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Apple accused OpenAI of misappropriating trade secrets: former partners met in court
The conflict between Apple and OpenAI has entered an open court phase amid intensifying competition in the field of artificial intelligence and the development of personal devices. The iPhone maker claims that developer ChatGPT may have illegally obtained confidential data about product design and manufacturing processes. OpenAI denies the allegations and considers the lawsuit an attempt to limit the transfer of specialists between companies.
China's Debt Approaching 122% of GDP: Why Beijing Is Missing Opportunities to Stimulate the Economy
China's economy continues to grow, but weak domestic demand and an increasing debt burden make further recovery difficult. In 2026, the country's central and local governments may spend $209 billion on debt interest alone, which limits resources for new business and population support programs.
Official salaries in the trade of excise goods increased by 27%: the tax office reduced the number of violators
The average salary of employees of enterprises that sell alcohol, tobacco and fuel exceeded UAH 36.5 thousand. At the same time, the tax service reports a sharp reduction in the number of employers who do not comply with the requirements for payment of labor.
Gasoline, diesel and autogas are getting more expensive: how much does fuel cost at gas stations on October 12
Retail fuel prices continue to rise in Ukraine. On Monday, October 12, 2026, the average price of A-95 gasoline, diesel fuel and autogas increased compared to the previous working day. At some gas stations, diesel already costs almost UAH 100 per liter.
Inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 10%: the most expensive increase was in September
In September 2026, annual inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 10%, and consumer prices increased by 2.1% for the month. The National Bank attributes the increase in price pressure to Russian attacks on production and logistics infrastructure, as well as rising fuel prices amid the worsening situation in the Middle East. The growth of prices for fuel, food products and services accelerated most noticeably.
Competition in the IT market of Ukraine has increased: hundreds of candidates apply for which vacancies
The Ukrainian IT market shows a decrease in the number of vacancies and increased competition among candidates. In September 2026, there were an average of 38 reviews per job offer, and in some specializations this indicator exceeded 200. At the same time, the demand for specialists remains in the field of defense technologies, cyber security, and the development of embedded systems.
Construction in Ukraine decreased by 9.9% in eight months: which segment suffered the most
In January-August 2026, the volume of construction work in Ukraine decreased by almost 10% compared to the same period last year. The total value of manufactured construction products amounted to UAH 156.5 billion, and the largest reduction was recorded in the field of construction of engineering structures. At the same time, in August, some sectors showed recovery compared to the previous month.
AI developers are preparing for a possible large-scale cyberattack: why the industry fears new restrictions
Leaders of leading artificial intelligence companies are modeling scenarios of a large-scale crisis that could cause public opposition to the technology and accelerate its government regulation. Some industry insiders estimate that a major incident could occur within the next 6-12 months, but this is a prediction, not a proven fact.
Ukraine has updated the rules for attracting foreign loans: the funds will be directed to defense and reconstruction
The Cabinet of Ministers updated the mechanism for attracting and using loans from foreign countries and international financial institutions. The new rules should make the procedure for selecting creditors more systematic, and the use of loan funds more transparent and controlled.
71% of Ukrainians expect the economic situation to worsen this winter: what the survey showed
The majority of Ukrainians expect a difficult winter for the economy and energy. According to the survey of the sociological group "Rating", 71% of respondents predict a worsening of the economic situation, and 63% expect negative changes in the energy sector.
Fuel prices in Ukraine have risen again: how much do gasoline, diesel and autogas cost at gas stations
The average cost of automobile fuel in Ukraine continues to grow. As of October 8, A-95 gasoline and diesel fuel rose in price by a few kopecks per liter, while autogas showed a much more noticeable increase. At the same time, the difference between the prices of individual gas station networks reaches several hryvnias.
It was explained to Ukrainians what incomes from abroad need to be declared and how much taxes to pay
Ukrainians who remain tax residents of Ukraine and receive income from abroad must reflect such income in the annual declaration. The DPS explained exactly which incomes are subject to declaration, which rates are applied and how to take into account taxes already paid in another country.