German cruise ship Hamburg arrived in Havana last Wednesday with some 600 tourists on board, marking the beginning of the European cruise season in Cuba.
First company with Portuguese capital is established in Mariel
The Portuguese capital company ECOPLAST, S.A. was established today in the Special Development Zone (ZED) Mariel in Havana, for the manufacture of plastic articles and molds.
Cuban Council of Churches issues statement against US blockade
The Assembly of Studies of the Council of Churches of Cuba (CIC), held at the Evangelical Theological Seminary of Matanzas city a statement against the US blockade, where it says that the Cuban family is one of the main victims.
Cuba attends SMEs Forum in Italy
Cuba attends the 5th Forum on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), hosted by the Italo-Latin American Institute (IILA) from October 28-30 in Padua, northern Italy.
Cuba returns to the international market for naval repairs
Cuba will return to the international market for naval repairs, after the arrival from China of a modern floating dock to repair Panamax-type ships.
Cuba: convertible currency accounts, nine key points
Cuban News Agency outlines nine key aspects of new convertible currency accounts.
Cuba: Tourism vs. Blockade
For nearly 60 years, successive U.S. administrations have attempted to choke the Cuban people through the longest economic, commercial and financial blockade in human history, which has cost the Caribbean nation millions in losses.
Cuba and Belarus strengthen economic cooperation
Vladimir Ulakhovich, President of the Belarus Chamber of Industry and Commerce, received Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, Vice President of the Cuban Council of Ministers, in Minsk today.
Cuba seeks business opportunities with Indonesia
In search of new business opportunities in other latitudes, Cuba participated in the 1st Indonesia - Latin America and Caribbean Business Forum (INA- LAC), held last October 14 and 15 in Tangerang, Indonesia.
Cuban natural persons may import through state-owned enterprises
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.
Cuban banks authorize hard currency accounts for purchase and import of goods
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.
Cuban retail store readies for new services
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.
Over 50 countries confirm their presence at the Havana International Fair
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.
Tightening of US blockade affects communications sector
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.
Cuba launches tourist product in Colombia
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.