AI Is Reshaping Election Campaigns and Georgia Must Prepare
Main finding Artificial intelligence in elections no longer means a single convincing deepfake. It reduces the cost of producing text, voice and video, increases the volume of campaign content, accelerates
AI Is Lowering the Cost of Starting a Business – but Not the Cost of Winning Customers
Key Takeaway Artificial intelligence is lowering many of the upfront costs of starting a business. One person can now write code, create designs, draft marketing material, answer customer inquiries
Wages Are Rising in Georgia – But by How Much in Real Terms?
Average monthly nominal earnings in Georgia reached GEL 2,389.3 in the second quarter of 2026, up GEL 177.3, or 8.0%, from the same quarter of 2025. The headline increase is
Georgia Is Selling More Abroad – But It Still Buys Much More
Key Takeaway Georgia’s merchandise trade turnover reached USD 17.9 billion in January–August 2026. Exports rose to USD 5.42 billion, up 22.1% year on year, while imports increased only 3.3% to
The Global Ambition of Chinese Brands
Key Takeaway The international expansion of Chinese companies increasingly means more than selling goods manufactured in China. The next stage is to sell proprietary brands, design, customer experience and higher-value
The Attention Economy Is Reaching Children
Key Takeaway For children, the digital-media debate is moving beyond screen-time totals. The design of the content itself – pacing, sound, visual intensity and recommendation systems – increasingly shapes how
Global Coffee Price Changes and Their Impact on the Georgian Market
