Ministry of Economy in the news

The Ministry of Economy proposes reducing the defense industry's reserved workforce quota, facing strong opposition from manufacturers who warn of production disruptions and national security risks.

The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine partnered with Google to enhance digital services, transform the labor market with AI platforms, and upskill businesses, particularly SMEs, to drive economic growth.

Oman's Ministry of Economy met with a British parliamentary delegation to discuss enhancing bilateral economic cooperation, aligning with "Oman Vision 2040" and economic diversification goals.

Minister Serge Gabriel Collin presented the 2026-2027 budget, focusing on security, education, and economic revival with infrastructure investments.

The Ministry of Economy announced that unmet investment agreement obligations will lead to land forfeiture after 10 years.

Azerbaijan and the UK are looking to enhance their economic, trade, and investment relations, including in digital economy, following a meeting between their economy and trade ministers.

France's finance ministry confirmed it is not altering its bond issuance strategy, refuting reports of a potential shift to shorter-term debt.

The Ministry of Economy is developing a career support model called "Combine and Grow" to help parents, particularly those who took extended breaks for childcare, return to the labor market and balance work with family responsibilities.

The Ministry of Economy and the World Bank Group met to discuss enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise in the circular economy, focusing on Oman's national project outcomes and future collaboration.

Kwon Dae-young's transfer to the Ministry of Economy and Finance is triggering a series of personnel reshuffles and promotions among senior officials at the Financial Services Commission and related financial institutions.

Kwon Daeyoung, a veteran financial policy expert known for crisis management, has been appointed First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, signaling potential integration with the Financial Services Commission.

The Minister of Economy discussed enhancing civil aviation cooperation and strategic partnerships with France, including air transport services, aircraft manufacturing, and related industries, during a meeting in Paris.

The Second Deputy Minister of Strategy and Finance urged local governments to cooperate on housing supply expansion, efficient state property management, and youth entrepreneurship initiatives.

The Ministry of Economy reports nearly 7 million unemployed Ukrainians and plans to bring 2 million back into the labor force by 2030 through targeted programs.

Air raid alerts are costing Ukraine's economy $45 million per hour as businesses halt operations amidst intensified Russian bombing targeting economic facilities.

The Ministry of Economy is redesigning the "National Cashback" program to better support Ukrainian manufacturers, targeting specific product categories and potentially reducing its budget by 4 billion hryvnias annually.

The Ministry of Economy introduces a uniform, criteria-based system for executive remuneration in state-owned companies, replacing arbitrary salary settings.

France plans to borrow a record 340 billion euros in 2027 amid concerns over rising debt and high borrowing costs.

Oman's Minister of Economy met with representatives from the Oman Trade Office in the United States to discuss economic cooperation, trade, and investment.

Economy Minister Nir Barkat has shifted his stance to support the $4.2 billion sale of Zim to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI, despite prior objections from his ministry.