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07.02.20

The parent company of Viber opens R&D center in Kyiv: details on the project

On February 4, 2020, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, after a meeting with representatives of Rakuten, has announced that Rakuten Viber will open an R&D center in Kyiv. The press service of Rakuten told the editor of AIN.UA details of the

05.02.20

Viber opens R&D center in Kyiv

Rakuten Viber plans to open an R&D center in Kyiv and expand its existing office in Odesa. The Ministry of Digital Transformation reported this after the meeting with the company’s management. The Deputy Minister Oleksandr Bornyakov, Valeria Ionan, as well

30.01.20

Ukrainian vintage camera Jollylook Auto raises $40k on Kickstarter in one day

Ukrainian startup Jollylook Auto, which produces modern vintage-styled film cameras, has launched a new campaign on Kickstarter. Jollylook Auto has reached its goal of $20,000 for the first six hours and $40,000 for one day. The campaign will continue until

29.01.20

Ukrainian startup Go To-U valued at $3M enters Techstars

Ukrainian startup Go To-U has entered the Techstars accelerator under the program Smart Mobility Accelerator. It takes place in Turin. Go To-U creates a marketplace that connects businesses that own charging stations and electric car drivers. Currently, it has more

29.01.20

MPs want to oblige non-resident companies like Netflix and Alibaba to pay VAT in Ukraine

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Ukrainian parliament) has introduced a bill No. 2634, which proposes to improve the taxation of non-residents, namely, to levy a value-added tax (VAT) on electronic services provided to Ukrainians by foreign companies that do not