# Business
Billionaires wealth hits new record high
Global wealth is concentrating faster than ever before: the wealthiest people on the planet are seeing unprecedented growth in their fortunes against a backdrop of deepening global inequality.
Manufacturing and trade became the main taxpayers in 2025
Two key sectors of the economy accounted for more than a third of Ukraine's consolidated budget revenues in 2025, demonstrating growth even amid war and constant attacks on infrastructure.
Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, demanding compensation of up to $134 billion.
An American entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit in a California court, alleging misuse of his investments and OpenAI's departure from its non-commercial principles. The companies call the claims unfounded and are preparing for trial.
The EU Council has given the green light to the creation of AI gigafactories in Europe
The European Union has updated the rules governing the EuroHPC joint initiative in order to launch large-scale computing centres for artificial intelligence in Europe and strengthen the Union's technological independence.
The US and Taiwan have signed a $250 billion trade agreement with lower tariffs for Taiwanese goods.
The agreement provides for a reduction in US tariffs to 15 per cent in exchange for large-scale investments in the US technology sector and the creation of new industrial sites.
The EU lowers the price cap on Russian oil to $44.1 per barrel
The new price cap will take effect on 1 February and will increase pressure on Russia's oil export revenues.
The US made its first sale of Venezuelan oil worth $500 million
Initial revenues from the sale of Venezuelan raw materials are under the control of the US government, and new agreements are expected in the coming weeks.
From 2026, Ukraine has updated VAT rules for transport, defence and energy
The new rules provide for the abolition of privileges for electric and gas-powered transport, the extension of concessions for the defence industry, and the continuation of tax incentives for energy sector recovery.
Ukraine launches state-run online gambling monitoring system
The Cabinet of Ministers has launched the DSOM, which will allow the state to see bets, payouts and cash flow in the legal gambling sector in real time.
Apple enlists Google to update Siri based on AI
The Cupertino-based company admits that it has to rely on competitors' technologies to make rapid breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
Bankruptcies in Ukraine: Trends in 2025
In 2025, 780 companies in Ukraine initiated bankruptcy proceedings, which is 10% of all businesses that ceased operations. The article examines which industries were most affected.
Prosecutor's Office and SSU return UAH 53.8 million of unpaid taxes to the budget
A conversion centre consisting of almost 50 fictitious companies was exposed in Kyiv. During the investigation, UAH 53.8 million of VAT was refunded to the budget, the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Service of Ukraine reported.
