Economy

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.

Patience Wearing Thin in Kazakstan

Common assumption that Kazakstan's long-suffering people will never grow restive may be wrong.

Heratis Angered at Afghan Security Forces

Residents say police and soldiers drive recklessly and extort money.

Headlong Tourist Drive in Georgia

Picturesque Caucasian country draws more visitors than ever, but service levels remain patchy and infrastructure is still being put in place.

Troop Pullout Bad for Afghan Economy

Experts warn country is overreliant on foreign aid money and on foreign troops who guarantee a measure of stability.

Georgia's Economic Exodus

Job creation schemes have failed to stop workers voting with their feet.