The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment (MINCEX) established new procedures to carry out imports by natural persons through state-owned companies, Rodrigo Malmierca, head of that ministry, announced at the Mesa Redonda TV program.

From next Monday Cubans can open accounts in hard currency in the Banco Metropolitano, Banco de Crédito y Comercio and Banco Popular de Ahorro for the purchase of goods in this currency and imports, announced banking authorities on Tuesday.

One of the largest state-owned Cuba retail chain will adjust its operations to accommodate sales in hard currency of household appliances, electronics and car parts, following a set of measures announced by the Cuban government.

More than 50 countries have confirmed their participation in the 37th Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2019), to be held from November 4 to 8 at the Expocuba exhibition center, and will be dedicated to the 500 anniversary of Havana.

The U.S. blockade against Cuba has caused more than 55 million dollars in damage to the communications system from April 2018 to March 2019, according to a public hearing with executives and workers of the sector.

The Cuban product Authentic Campaign is currently enjoying an intense week in Colombia, with presentations in various cities to foster the island's tourist attractions.

A delegation of Cuban businessmen and officials shows at the International Tourism Fair of Latin America FIT 2019 the Cuban progress in this sector despite the impact of the U.S. blockade and the new measures adopted by the Donald Trump administration.

As part of the promotional actions previous to the beginning of the tourism high season, the " Cuba is present " days will be held in Italy, October 7-9 in the Italian cities of Rome, Salerno, Foggia, Pescara and Rimini.