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Rada votes to tax tech giants

A lot of countries have already obliged non-residents to pay VAT on the sale of digital services.

13:05, 03.06.2021

Nord Stream 2: Minor issues in construction could result in major disaster – Ukraine intelligence

Ships currently involved in construction are technologically obsolete, the report says.

20:45, 02.04.2021

Ukraine may be interesting to Elon Musk – Zelensky's office

The official says Musk's visit to Ukraine is quite possible.

14:55, 18.01.2021

Ukraine to use Turkish technology to build Navy corvettes

Ukraine thus aims to boost security in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

11:55, 23.12.2020

Ukraine's IT sector loses US$199 mln in revenue in Q2-Q3 2020 over COVID-19

The main factors include reduced demand for services due to the financial problems of customers.

17:59, 12.11.2020

Ukraine's lawmakers estimate budget revenue from tax on transnational companies

Legislators are mulling over taxation of large translational companies that provide e-commerce services in Ukraine.

15:25, 02.11.2020

Ukraine's Tourism Agency, Google sign memorandum of cooperation

The document provides for joint work on digital transformation.

14:25, 02.11.2020

Zelensky sees Ukraine turning into global IT hub

The Ukrainian leader says a digital economy means a strong economic boost.

16:55, 20.10.2020

Zelensky eases procedure for issuing residence permit to Belarusian IT specialists

The executive act is to contribute to the development of the investment potential of Ukraine.

20:25, 04.10.2020

Digital transformation ministry, Microsoft to develop cloud services in Ukraine

The cooperation will help engage experienced IT specialists in the development of domestic cloud technologies.

20:59, 02.10.2020

Ukraine-made app Reface hits No 1 on U.S. AppStore

It has outrun TikTok, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney.

10:15, 27.08.2020

Infrastructure Minister: Ukraine to launch e-ticket nationwide (Photo)

International transport will be added later.

14:55, 30.07.2020

Some 30.4% of Ukrainian IT companies expect end of COVID-19 crisis in 2020 – poll

About 25% of IT companies did not feel the crisis at all.

16:55, 27.07.2020

RFE/RL: Wanted Wirecard executive traced to Belarus

Marsalek is reportedly a person of interest to at least three Western intelligence agencies over his association with individuals or networks linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence.

11:25, 20.07.2020

Gas giant Naftogaz's subsidiary buys software for almost EUR 2 mln

The company is reportedly subordinate to Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev.

13:55, 13.07.2020

IT companies urge Ukraine's Rada to accelerate public services' move to cloud technologies

The European Business Association also supports the bill.

10:35, 17.06.2020

Forbes: Russia's new assault ship might look familiar to French Mistral

Project 23900, set to be developed in the occupied Crimea, is a "clone" of the French Mistral design.

15:20, 29.05.2020

Apple Inc. reportedly registers LLC under Ukraine's jurisdiction – media

There has been no official confirmation yet.

19:56, 26.05.2020

Ukraine's digital transformation ministry mulling free economic zone for IT companies

Residents of Diia City could be Ukrainian and international IT companies, high-tech businesses, investment funds, startups, and educational organizations.

12:20, 12.05.2020

Reuters: U.S. imposes new rules on exports to China to keep them from its military

Another rule change involves eliminating civilian license exceptions for Chinese importers and Chinese nationals, as well as other countries, including Ukraine and Russia.

19:58, 28.04.2020

Almost 40% of Ukrainians have no bank accounts

Ukraine is still at the bottom of the ranking in terms of the number of POS terminals per 1,000 people in Europe.

17:57, 28.02.2020

Russian agents plunge to new ocean depths in Ireland to crack transatlantic cables – The Times

Irish security officials suspect that Russia might be considering their country as a regional base for intelligence operations.

09:00, 17.02.2020

U.S. Energy Secretary: Russia not to be able to complete Nord Stream 2 construction on its own

The official also signaled that the U.S. would press forward with its opposition to the project.

17:30, 16.02.2020

Ukrainian Startup Fund to provide grants to first eight projects

The next Pitch Day will be held in early March.

13:16, 11.02.2020

Ukroboronprom head updates on status of Motor Sich deal with China

He says such enterprise should be controlled by the Ukrainian government.

11:00, 29.11.2019

Global IT security company warns against most common scams to watch out on Black Friday

According to ESET telemetry, of all the Black Friday-related emails users will get in one day an average of 12% will be spam emails.

20:59, 28.11.2019

WhatsApp developing Disappearing Messages feature

WhatsApp is starting to work again on it in the 2.19.348 update.

11:00, 26.11.2019

Russian-made anti-drone guns reportedly smuggled into occupied Donbas

The war in Donbas has become more technology-oriented.

14:58, 21.10.2019

Ukraine interested in IT cooperation with Japan

Ukraine's government sees the development of the IT sector as its priority.

20:57, 23.09.2019

Ukraine, Turkey discuss technology swap in large-caliber artillery ammo

Negotiations were held at the international arms exhibit in London.

10:00, 11.09.2019

Trump advisor accuses Russia of stealing military tech

John Bolton commented on the recent explosion at a nuclear testing site near Severodvinsk.

09:00, 15.08.2019

U.S. technology "more advanced": Trump reacts to Russian "Skyfall" explosion

Washington is learning from the Russian missile blast, the U.S. leader noted.

09:00, 13.08.2019

Ukraine's politicians are eager to win hearts and minds online

The latest elections show online technologies in Ukraine are poorly regulated and rich in reach.

13:45, 25.07.2019

Tesla considering Ukraine as another Eastern European country for expansion – media

Fast-charging stations are also being built at a rapid rate throughout Eastern Europe.

13:59, 27.06.2019

Ukrainians to enjoy mobile number portability services from May 1

The service, including the issuance of a new SIM card, will be free of charge.

20:15, 25.04.2019

Report names 10 of most powerful weapons NATO has to take on Putin's Russia

Business Insider has provided some highlights of the many powerful weapons NATO could bring to bear against Russia.

22:30, 08.04.2019

Ukrainian "smart" helmet for tank crews inks UAE contract

The real-time “friend/foe” identification allows to avoid the friendly fire loses in the combat zone, giving a significant advantage to the Armed Forces equipped with such a kit.

19:30, 11.03.2019

PrivatBank mulls services using face, voice recognition tools

The bank is developing the appropriate technology.

09:40, 23.01.2019

Russia forced to sell technology to China in exchange for repairing ill-fated Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier

In case Russia fails to build another floating dock, all of their large naval vessels, including 1164- and 1144-type cruisers, will have to be repaired and modernized exclusively with China's help, the report says.

13:10, 09.01.2019

NATO looks to hi-tech startups to tackle emerging threats

NATO is focused on areas such as artificial intelligence, connectivity, quantum computing, big data and hypervelocity, also seeking to improve the logistics of moving weapons and troops.

14:20, 14.11.2018

Ukraine takes smart city accelerator to Silicon Valley – media

It will focus on technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and the Internet of Things.

13:55, 08.11.2018

Ukrainian Army gets first BTR-4 APCs made of new Ukrainian armored steel (Photo)

The special steel meets the highest international standards.

11:40, 30.10.2018

Arnold Schwarzenegger to headline business forum in Kyiv – Kyiv Post

The event’s lineup also features humanoid robot Sophia that uses artificial intelligence.

12:50, 05.10.2018

Ukrainian company pioneers in see-through tank technology

Cameras and augmented reality allow tank crews to scan for threats in all directions.

17:50, 29.08.2018

Ukraine joins SWIFT gpi

The technology allows users to track payment from end-to-end in real-time.

15:43, 27.08.2018

Israel interested in construction of modern waste-processing plant in Kyiv

Kyiv is also interested in energy and water saving technologies.

16:33, 15.08.2018

Pentagon bans use of geolocators on fitness trackers, smartphones - media

U.S. military reviewing security practices after fitness app reveals sensitive info.

10:40, 07.08.2018

Russia tests electronic warfare tools on U.S. troops in Syria

But this type of warfare also gives the United States a chance to learn about the latest Russian technology.

19:30, 01.08.2018

Another two industrial parks registered in Ukraine

According to the ministry, Ukraine has 37 industrial parks as of today.

11:20, 19.04.2018

Russian drive to replace Western technology hits snag as turbine prototype destroyed in tests - Reuters

March was the target date for completion of tests on the project.

12:20, 18.04.2018