British Reporter

Art Caucasus 2007

The FINANCIAL -- Art Caucasus 2007, taking place in Tbilisi, Georgia from 10-31 October is presenting a new stream of contemporary art projects; reflecting all aspects of life, changing the world around us, mirroring the native culture and historic framework of the

by The FINANCIAL

October 22, 2007

6 mins read

Tech

Bosch expands its presence in Korea

The FINANCIAL -- The Bosch Group last week celebrated the completion of its new headquarters and expansion of its Technical Center in Yongin, Gyeonggi with government officials, customers, other business partners and associates. Franz Fehrenbach, chairman of the board of management of

by The FINANCIAL

October 22, 2007

2 mins read

WORLD

LG Targets Fast-Growing Niche TV Market

The FINANCIAL -- LG Electronics (LG), a major player in the global flat panel display market, announced its first 32-inch plasma TV, the 32PC5RV, to be launched in Brazil this month. This new plasma TV will also be released in 27 nations

by The FINANCIAL

October 22, 2007

2 mins read

WORLD

Football Federation announces extension of their sponsorship

The FINANCIAL – On October 19, adidas and the Hellenic Football Federation (HFF) announced the extension of their sponsorship deal until the end of 2012. Both partners will continue working together in order to promote football on all levels. adidas supplies all

by The FINANCIAL

October 22, 2007

1 min read

WORLD

Bored? Never again – Nokia N81 8GB now shipping

The FINANCIAL - Mobile entertainment just got more fun with the Nokia N81 and Nokia N81 8GB multimedia computers now available globally. Designed for the best in music and gaming, these devices come with dedicated music and game keys and are loaded

by The FINANCIAL

October 22, 2007

1 min read

Press Releases

EBRD financing boosts Georgia’s property sector

Tbilisi, October 15, 2007— GRDC (Georgian Reconstruction and Development Company) and EBRD European Bank for Reconstruction and Development are signing agreement at Courtyard Marriott. The agreement will be signed by Mamuka Khazaradze the President of GRDC and by Michael Davey, EBRD Director

by The FINANCIAL

October 15, 2007

1 min read

Business

Georgian Supermarkets Focus on Retail Market

The FINANCIAL -- Goodwill, the first hyper market in Tbilisi, is launching the production of its own sausages. Branded products will be put into sales in December 2007, company representatives said. The hyper market plans to expand in the retail market and

by The FINANCIAL

October 15, 2007

5 mins read

WORLD

Economic Growth in Ukraine

According to operative data of the State Statistics Committee, the Ukrainian economy grew by a real 7.7% year-over-year (yoy) over January-July. The growth was broad-based with double-digit growth rates in manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and construction. Report on Ukraine Macroeconomic Situation

by The FINANCIAL

October 15, 2007

13 mins read

Georgia

Wissol for All Children to have Access to Education

The FINANCIAL -- Last week Tbilisi City Hall granted mini buses for transportation of vulnerable children of #10 Tbilisi integrated school and Wissol will provide fuel supply. Wissol has entered into multi-stakeholder partnership with Tbilisi Municipality, Ministry of Education of Georgia for

by The FINANCIAL

October 15, 2007

1 min read

BANKS

VTB Bank Named as One of the Leaders in Transparency and Disclosure Survey

The FINANCIAL -- In its annual survey of Transparency and Disclosure of the 30 largest Russian banks Standard & Poor’s assigned VTB Bank one of the top rankings. VTB markedly improved its transparency, jumping from sixth place last year to second this

by The FINANCIAL

October 15, 2007

1 min read