AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBanking & SME Finance: Credo Bank and the Asian Development Bank signed a GEL 120m loan agreement to expand financing for micro, small and medium enterprises across Georgia’s regions, including women-owned businesses. Consumer & Industry Expansion: Carlsberg is extending its PepsiCo tie-up by acquiring PepsiCo bottling businesses in Georgia and Armenia, aiming to build a larger South Caucasus beverage platform; the Armenia deal still needs regulatory approval. Regional Investment & Reforms: Reuters reports that Uzbekistan’s reforms are drawing investors back to banking, with TBC Bank’s Uzbekistan unit considering an IPO as digital payments and market access improve. Labor Mobility Policy: Israel will stop private recruitment of Sri Lankan and Indian construction workers from Jan 1, 2027, while keeping a list of approved countries that includes Georgia. Political Risk & Business Climate: Georgian Dream has asked the Constitutional Court to ban five opposition parties, a move that could add uncertainty for the investment and policy environment ahead of elections. Trade & Connectivity: The World Bank says the Middle Corridor needs $55bn+ by 2040 to meet demand, underscoring the stakes for Georgia’s logistics role.
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