Economy

Women Suffer Effects of Manual Labour

27 Nov 10

Tajikistan to Curb Smoking

27 Nov 10

Uzbekistan Softens Rules on Black Market

27 Nov 10

Uzbeks Seek Closer UK Trade Ties

24 Nov 10

The Supsa facility will offer direct competition to the nearby port at Poti, shown here. (Photo: Lasha Zarginava)

The Supsa facility will offer direct competition to the nearby port at Poti, shown here. (Photo: Lasha Zarginava)

Will New Georgian Port Weather Economic Storm?

Facility at Supsa will handle biggest ships, but some question future demand for Black Sea shipping.

19 Nov 10

Georgian wine has not proved a big hit in Turkey. (Photo: Giorgi Kupatadze)

Georgian wine has not proved a big hit in Turkey. (Photo: Giorgi Kupatadze)

Georgia Struggles to Compete With Turkish Economy

Two years on, free trade deal has not resulted in promised export surge.

12 Nov 10

Turkmenistan Looking East for Gas Exports

12 Nov 10

Alternative Gas Routes Move up Turkmen Agenda

12 Nov 10

Tajikistan Prepares for Winter Power Cuts

9 Nov 10

Once world-famous, the Afghan carpet industry was hit badly by the wars of the 1980s and early 1990s, and then under the Taleban regime. (Photo: Sgt. Teddy Wade, Joint Combat Camera Afghanistan.)

Once world-famous, the Afghan carpet industry was hit badly by the wars of the 1980s and early 1990s, and then under the Taleban regime. (Photo: Sgt. Teddy Wade, Joint Combat Camera Afghanistan.)

Afghan Carpet Industry On The Up

Traders say better quality materials and new designs have boosted traditional handicraft in the north.

29 Sep 10

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