Georgian economy

National Bank of Georgia denies rumours of Visa/Mastercard restrictions and unveils new payment system

Georgia

March 28, 2025

It will be available to the public and businesses in the second half of 2026.

'Main problem is political instability': EU report on Georgia's business climate

Georgia - EU

March 13, 2025

Another issue is the shortage of skilled workers and insufficient qualifications.

Georgian tea with Chinese twist: Why are entrepreneurs from China so interested in Georgia?

Georgia

February 28, 2025

In 2024, 291 Chinese companies were registered in Georgia—the highest figure in 30 years.

Transparency International: Fear of isolation due to sanctions affected deposits, lari exchange rate, and Georgia’s National Bank reserves

Georgia

February 06, 2025

A deterioration in the external balance will lead to a significant depreciation of the lari.

Georgia-Armenia trade in 2024: Sharp decline amid government optimism

Armenia-Georgia

January 31, 2025

In 2024, Georgia imported ore and cigarettes from Armenia while exporting cars and alcohol.

Opinion: 'If Georgia faces international isolation, middle class will leave, and handful of elites will become even wealthier'

Georgia

January 15, 2025

Giorgi Kadagidze: "Western partners do not want sanctions to affect the entire country or harm ordinary people."

Can Georgian economy withstand political crisis? Economist's opinion

Politics in Georgia

December 18, 2024

Beso Namchavadze: "It all depends on the nature of Western sanctions. If they are like those imposed on Belarus, Georgia's economy will not withstand them."

Record reserve spending, looming sanctions: What's next for Georgian economy after October 26 elections?

Georgia

November 15, 2024

The October 26 parliamentary elections have intensified risks to Georgia's economic development amid reserve spending, looming sanctions

Georgia’s foreign reserves drop by record $627 million in October

Georgia

November 07, 2024

Georgia's foreign reserves saw a record drop of $627 million in October 2024, mainly due to pre-election currency interventions

Georgia: no tourists, hotels on the verge of ruin

March 04, 2020

The coronavirus is devastating the tourism industry

Coronavirus deals a blow to the Georgian economy

February 29, 2020

Concern about the fate of investment, tourism and the lari