Economy

Cuban Traders Slow to Win Acceptance

Hemmed in by regulations and corruptions, small businesses may soon have access to legitimate wholesale goods.

Armenia May Hand Gas Monopoly to Russians

Controversy as government considers ceding total control of gas distribution and sales network.

Cuban Taxi Drivers Seek Alternative Fuels

Vintage cars adapted to run on cheaper stuff than petrol.

Havana Buses Better, But Still a Way to Go

Problems remain despite government efforts to restore public transport to former efficiency.

Gas Equals Power in Russian-Armenian Relations

Russian-controlled monopoly is bumping up fuel prices for cash-strapped Armenians.

Cuban Forgers Swamp Market With Low-Value Banknotes

Cashiers check paid-in money carefully, as they’ll have to replace any counterfeits out of their own pockets.

Hailstorm Hits Armenian Farmers Hard

Protesters say they face financial ruin after hail defence system fails to save crops.

Tajikistan Seeks Role in Afghan Stabilisation

Kyrgyz Government Faces Grilling on Economy

Deputy premier welcomes criticism, urges legislators to look at good news as well.

Mountains of Wealth in Afghanistan