# Business
Despite police raids, the UVAPE chain remains open, according to a Telegraf investigation
Amid high-profile statements from law enforcement agencies about a major crackdown on the vaping market, journalists from the Telegraf newspaper conducted their own investigation and found that the chain, which was recently the subject of high-profile raids, remains in operation.
A digital platform for farmers, AKIS, has been launched in Ukraine
The Ministry of Economy has launched AKIS (Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System), a unified national platform for agricultural knowledge and innovation – a digital tool designed to simplify farmers’ access to knowledge, technology and expert support.
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO after 15 years in the role: who will replace him?
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down. From 1 September, he will become chairman of the board of directors.
The number of sole traders in Ukraine has risen by 11,000 since the start of 2026
Since the start of 2026, the number of sole traders in Ukraine has increased by 11,297. During this period, 63,920 people started their own businesses; however, Danylo Getmantsev, chair of the parliamentary committee on finance, tax and customs policy, stated that this trend does not in itself indicate either a business boom or a rapid economic recovery.
HiPP baby food is being withdrawn from sale in Europe due to rat poison found in the jars
The baby food manufacturer HiPP is recalling its products from sale in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia after rat poison was found in some jars. Here’s how to spot counterfeit products.
The IMF will not insist on VAT for sole traders at this stage – Svyrydenko
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that, following consultations in Washington, the International Monetary Fund has agreed that introducing VAT for sole traders is not a constructive idea at this stage. At the same time, the matter does not appear to be definitively closed, as the current IMF programme documents previously envisaged an expansion of the VAT base from 2027, and there is already talk in parliament of possibly postponing this discussion until the summer.
The EU to resume relations with Syria – Reuters
The European Union intends to strengthen its cooperation with Syria by resuming official political dialogue and opening up opportunities for closer economic and security ties.
Importing labour from abroad. Budanov announced a review of the list of ‘migration risk’ countries
Kirill Budanov, Head of the President’s Office, said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Security Service of Ukraine would review the list of ‘migration risk’ countries in light of the business sector’s need to recruit foreign workers.
Businesses are cutting back on veteran reintegration programmes despite staff shortages
During 2025, the proportion of Ukrainian companies implementing projects to help veterans return to working life fell significantly – from 43% to 30%.
“We need a clear plan from the ESBU,” – the Ministry of Finance has stated that the government is prepared to find the funds to finance the bureau
First Deputy Finance Minister Roman Yermolichev stated that the government would find additional funds to finance the ESBU. However, a clear plan is required from the bureau: when and how many staff members will be hired.
The person currently heading the ESBU should also be a professional, the MP explained why Tsivinsky is ineffective
Danylo Getmantsev, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, stated that the head of the Economic Security Bureau, Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi, should be not only politically independent, but also professional and results-oriented. However, the parliamentary committee currently sees no signs of improvement within the Economic Security Bureau.
France has released a tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet
According to the Main Intelligence Directorate, the vessel Deyna was transporting Russian oil, which was being sold at a price above the ceiling set by the G7 countries.
