GEORGIAN GOVERNMENT: TRADE TURNOVER REBOUNDING
According to figures released by the Georgian government in July, imports and exports continued to increase in June – a sign that the economy is growing.
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STRAIGHT TALK
Investor.ge continues interviewing foreign investors operating in Georgia. The second article of the series focuses on Danish investments and explores the activities of Danish companies in Georgia.
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GEORGIAN WINE: UNITED WE STAND
The Georgian government is betting on a new, Georgian brand to help bolster wine sales in the United States and Canada. According to the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), a newly designed red and white sticker will be included on bottle labels for all Georgian wines headed to large North American markets.
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GOT MONEY? INVEST IN GEORGIA
A recently published World Bank survey on investing abroad in 87 different countries ranked Georgia as one of the most open economies for investors. Investor.ge is launching a new column to highlight investment successes – and future investment potential – in a full range of sectors and industries.
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GEORGIAN BUSINESS GOES ABROAD
The Georgian government has set its sights on bringing foreign business to Georgia, but three Georgian businesses are eyeing the U.S. market for expansion.
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CONSUMER TRUST DEFINING REAL ESTATE MARKET
Georgia’s real estate boom has shifted from a demand for new apartments to the secondary market in Tbilisi, according to analysts.
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GEORGE M. TABER: COME VISIT THE BIRTHPLACE OF WINE
Investor.ge spoke with George M. Taber, a bestselling author of wine books, including a recent book on wine tourism that featured Kakheti.
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WILL DONALD TRUMP INVEST IN GEORGIA?
Rumors about a possible Trump investment in Georgia started in July when an executive from The Trump Organization visited Tbilisi and Batumi.
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RESIDENTIAL RENTAL MARKET REVIEW (July, 2010)
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PROMOTING “THE CITY THAT LOVES YOU”
“The City that Loves You” is now an ubiquitous part of Tbilisi life. Investor.ge charts the history of creating Tbilisi’s city brand, its current state and prospects for success.
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CONSUMER SPENDING IN GEORGIA
Consumer spending is varied in Georgia depending on households’ perceptions of their economic standing and ability to purchase certain goods. The Caucasus Barometer, a nationwide survey conducted by the Caucasus Research Resource Center (CRRC) in 2009, demonstrates in part the importance of utilizing data to break down trends in consumer behavior.
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HIGH-END IS RED HOT IN TBILISI RETAIL
With the economy picking up in Q1 2010, the high-end retail market in Georgia has regained its pace. Investor.ge maps out the high-end market in Georgia, its past and future trends, customer base and associated difficulties.
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FAVORED STATUS: IT ZONES
The Georgian government anticipates the new tax benefits for IT companies will jumpstart development and job growth.
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CHANGES TO THE TAX CODE: AN OVERVIEW BY DELOITTE
Investor.ge is publishing Deloitte’s newsletter on changes to tax administration as a reference and resource for readers.
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TSINANDALI: A WINDOW TO GEORGIA
The undisputed start to any tour of Georgia’s eastern wine country is Tsinandali, the former estate of the royal Chavchavadze family and the home of one of the country’s most famous types of white wines.
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