AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEntrepreneurship Pulse: On the eve of Russia’s Entrepreneurs’ Day, Sberbank Analytics says Tyva led revenue growth among entrepreneurs (+41.5%), followed by Kalmykia (+34.9%) and Chukotka (+34.5%), while Moscow still hosts 20% of legal entities. Georgia Legal & Utilities: A Georgia appeals court revived a malpractice case against a chiropractor, and another panel sent back a billing dispute involving Georgia Power, both hinging on procedural missteps. Sanctions & Crypto: The UK rolled out its first Russia-sanctions targeting crypto exchanges and “shadow” payment routes, naming firms tied to Russia-focused networks that include Georgia-linked platforms. Connectivity & Trade: Kazakhstan is pushing a $10bn rail freight expansion between China and the EU, with the Middle Corridor spotlighted through Georgia and the Caspian route. Regional Business Moves: BALFIN and Jumbo extended their exclusive brand partnership across Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and more, adding a China logistics hub. Energy Prices (US): GasBuddy’s May 16 week showed Georgia averages edging up, with some counties hitting standout lows for regular and midgrade.
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