Fresh fruits from the USPA FRUIT aggregation platform have been presented in the UAE market for three years already, but there are still many opportunities for development within the markets of the Middle East and Africa, the use of which will further strengthen the position of Ukrainian suppliers in the regions, diversify sales, increase competitiveness and profitability of exports of the platform ‘s member companies.
USPA FRUIT, together with the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine are launching a joint initiative «Fruits’ Expansion to the Countries of the Middle East and Africa,» within the framework of which to study markets perfectly, work to develop the export potential of platform’s members companies and organize trade missions. This will help to establish stable supplies of Ukrainian fruits to the markets of the Middle East and Africa, as well as to diversify supplies.
Establishing stable supplies will be preceded by a detailed study of the Middle East and Africa markets, which will help USPA FRUIT identify priority exports, develop and implement pricing and marketing policies for each country in the region, which in turn will create competitive entry and consolidation in these markets.
Within the project, USPA FRUIT aggregation platform organizes trade and economic missions to Egypt, Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, what will help to establish program supplies of fresh fruits from Ukraine.
For Ukrainian producers-members of the aggregation platform, it is an opportunity to enter new markets, increase export sales volumes and create new jobs.
Air traffic between Ukraine and Austria may resume after June 23, provided that both countries open airspace and remove restrictions on the entry of citizens, Ukrainian Ambassador to Austria Olexander Scherba has said.
“Regarding the situation with the restoration of air traffic between Ukraine and Austria. There is a possibility that flights will resume after June 23 provided that both countries “open” for each other in terms of opening airspace and in terms of lifting restrictions on entry of citizens. There is such a desire. It is very important that Ukraine pass the conditional peak of the pandemic,” the ambassador wrote on Facebook
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has reported that a decision has been taken to allocate about UAH 1 billion for purchase of the ambulances, a government’s press service reported. In a course of a meeting with the employees of Bila Tserkva emergency medical station on May 28, head of the government informed the attendees that the government strived for as soon as possible providing of extra payments in an amount of 300% of salaries to all medical workers, who deal with the patients with COVID-19.
“We have already paid all payments in March, in April payments will go through the NHS (National Health Service of Ukraine) through direct agreements with medical institutions. As of yesterday, almost 90% of transactions were signed, and all 100% of transactions for emergency medicine. Therefore, further payments should be in time,” said Shmyhal.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launches a free online platform for training and consulting in 30 countries for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) in managing financial resources, as well as working with clients and human resources during the coronavirus crisis, the EBRD press service said.
“The EBRD “Know How to…in a Crisis” program, hosted on the bank’s platform, the Know How Academy, is a central learning hub where entrepreneurs can access practical assistance, including training materials and crisis management advice from industry experts and can join peer discussion forums,” the bank said on its website.
“Launched by the EBRD as part of its enhanced support for firms during the current crisis, the program will focus on five key business pillars: crisis management – your customers and suppliers, financial management essentials, financing your firm, your staff – your key asset, and management and leadership challenges,” according to the report.
“The first module “Crisis management: Your customers and suppliers” will provide advice on how to keep your business supply chain moving and the cash coming in. It will be available from today, with the remaining four modules to be available shortly afterwards,” it says.
National bank of Ukraine’s official rates as of 29/05/20
Source: National Bank of Ukraine
Official rates of banking metals from national bank as of May 29
One troy ounce=31.10 grams
