Economy

Armenia Prepares for Major Tax Reform

Sceptics question administration’s will to take on big fish who don’t pay all their taxes.

Gas Shortages in Energy-Rich Uzbekistan

Iraqis Fear Impact of New Kuwait Port

Locals warn that development could lead to mass job losses in port city of Basra.

Armenia's Uncompetitive Economy

Bound in by difficult neighbours and with monopolies holding down traditional economic sectors, Armenia places hope in new technologies.

Taxman Gives Tajik Businesses a Break

Afghan Rug Trade's Revival Unravels

Unfair taxation of exports and imports only one of many obstacles facing traditional handicraft.

Monopoly Money in Georgia

Government responsive to European demands on competition, but still appears not to understand need for change.

Uzbek Authorities Squeeze German Firm

Afghan Media Follow Up Business Story

Armenian Leaders Claim Credit for Harvest

Opposition say it wasn’t that good, and any improvement was down to the weather.