Ukraine: Brazilian envoy outlines promising areas of economic cooperation

Ukraine and Brazil have strong potential for economic cooperation in agriculture, engineering, bioenergy, pharmaceutics and civilian construction, as well as bioethanol production, as the two countries have significant bio-resources and technologies. The relevant statement was made by Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Ukraine Rafael de Mello Vidal. “The war has had negative…

Ukraine: women in business will get more opportunities

Ukraine may join the international Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code initiative, which helps women entrepreneurs to obtain financing. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko discussed this possibility with Arthur Poghosyan, Deputy Head of the EBRD Delegation to Ukraine, during a meeting on June 26. The event was attended by Deputy Ministers Tetyana…

Slovakia: malt from Trnava wins EU protected status

Slovakia has achieved a new milestone in its food and agricultural sector after Trnavsky slad (Trnava malt) received Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status from the European Union. The recognition places Slovakia at the forefront of the EU’s malt industry, making it the only member state with two geographically protected malt products. The registration process, initiated…