Armenia: Anyone Want a Factory?
Yerevan rubber factory may be moribund but its staff are still hoping it will bounce back.
18 May 13
Economy
Armenian Government: Just Coasting
President's allies think more of the same will do fine.
10 May 13
Kyrgyzstan Edges Towards Customs Union
Membership of former Soviet bloc is as much about political alliances as about economics.
26 Apr 13
Eastern Cuba Hit by Food Shortages
Since 2012 hurricane, produce has been brought in from other parts of the country, but transport problems lead to waste.
14 Mar 13
Cross-Border Trade Depressed in Afghan North
Merchants claim customs procedures at Hairatan checkpoint are riddled with corruption and red tape.
13 Mar 13
Failing Farms Force Cuba to Import Food
Cost of buying in foodstuffs from abroad is heavy burden on government.
5 Mar 13
Farm Produce Goes to Waste in Cuba
In Mayabeque province, farmers say the government's distribution network is failing them.
4 Mar 13
Welfare Cuts in Uzbekistan
29 Jan 13
Cuban Government Trials Fuel Reform
Since people buy black-market gas to supplement limited state supply, a pilot project will see fuel on sale legally.
25 Jan 13
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