Economy

Banking Sector to Lose ₾400 Million Due to Countercyclical Buffer Implementation

The implementation of a 1% countercyclical buffer is projected to result in the banking sector losing no more than 400 million GEL, according to SEB Vice-President Papuna Lezhava.

Foreign Students Contribute 260 Million GEL to Georgian Universities in 2022-2023 Academic Year

Study reveals significant growth in foreign student enrollment and financial contributions to Georgian higher education.

Rate of FDI in Georgia Reached a Historical Maximum and Exceeded $2 Billion

The Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development announced that Georgia received over 2 billion dollars in foreign direct investment in 2022, a historic high for the country.

Venice Commission Issues Opinion on Georgia's Judicial Reform

The Venice Commission has published an opinion on Georgia's Organic Law on Common Courts, urging the country to implement a comprehensive judicial reform strategy based on a broad and inclusive consultation.

Chinese Company Named as Contractor for Collapsed Section of East-West Highway

The Chinese state company China Road and Bridge Corporation has been identified as the contractor responsible for the Ubisa-Shorapni section of the East-West highway, where a section of the road collapsed on March 13.

Tbilisi is Hosting EU Regional Ambassadorial

Georgia's Prime Minister, Irakli Gharibashvili, recently hosted a dinner for a visiting EU delegation at Mtatsminda, where he discussed Georgia's European integration process with the diplomats.

Armenia Offers India a Trade Corridor through Georgia

The Armenian government proposes a Persian Gulf-Black Sea trade corridor through Georgia to connect India with Russia and Europe, bypassing Azerbaijan and benefiting from Indian funding and expertise.

Georgia Secures New Investor for Kulevi Oil Refinery Project

Recently, the Georgian Minister of Economy, Levan Davitashvili, announced that a new investor, Black Sea Petroleum, will take over the operation of the Kulevi oil terminal.

Georgian Companies Experience Significant Drop on London Stock Exchange

The capitalization of three Georgian companies listed on the London Stock Exchange experienced a significant drop, with a total decrease of £185 million from the previous week.