The Villa Clara sugar industry workers completed the first 150 000 tons corresponding to the 2016-2017 harvest, amount that was not reached on this date for many years.
Container manufacturing projects under spotlight for approval
In an effort to cut costly imports, the Cuban Industry Ministry is evaluating the approval of two foreign-investment projects in the manufacture of glass and aluminum containers in the Special Development Zone at the western Mariel Harbor.
New businesses could open at Cuban Special Zone
The Cuban Food Industry expects to implement two foreign-investment projects in the Special Development Zone at the western Mariel Harbor, out of some 19 initiatives which are currently under consideration.
Cuba receives its first million visitors in 2017
By March 4th Cuba had already received a million tourists, seven days ahead to last year, according to a report released in Havana by the Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR)
Humidors auction raises 1.2 million Euros for Cuba´s health system
The traditional humidors auction that closed the 19th Habanos Festival in Havana raised 1.2 million Euros by selling seven luxury humidors, monies that will be donated to the Cuban Public Health system.
Strong foreign presence in Cuban sugar congress
Nearly 30 Cuban and foreign companies confirmed their presence at the 14th International Congress on Sugar and Derivatives (DIVERSIFICATION 2017), to be held in this city from June 26 to 30.
Cuba closed 2016 with 397 Non Agricultural Cooperatives
Cuba closed 2016 with 397 non agricultural cooperatives, 30 more than in 2015 when the country announced the strategy of slowly advancing to rectify mistakes before generalizing the experiment.
Cuban VP confirms Value of State Socialist Enterprise
Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers, confirmed the value of the State Socialist Company in Cuba, after a visit to entities that stand out by their economic management and contributions to the development of the country.
Spanish hotel chain Melia: Revenues in Cuba grew in 2016
The Spanish hotel chain Melia reported a 10.3 percent growth in 2017 in its operations in Cuba, largely attributed to improved rates, mainly in the cities of Havana and Santiago de Cuba.
Cuban Minister inaugurates Business Fair at the Habanos Festival
With the traditional cutting of the ribbon, Cuba´s Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca inaugurated on Monday the Business Fair at the 19th International Habanos Festival underway at the Havana´s Conventions Center.
Cuba produces its first million tons of sugar in this harvest
The AZCUBA Business group, which runs all sugar facilities in Cuba, announced the country already passed the one million tons mark in the current harvest that started last November.
Modern electric bikes assembled in Cuba
The first 100 Cuban LT 1060 electric bikes are already rolling in the country and are assembled by the Angel Villarreal Bravo Industrial Company in the central city of Santa Clara.
Cuba and Japan sign agreements on construction and tourism
Cuba and Japan signed a memorandum of understating for the construction of infrastructure, transportation and tourism, and to strengthen cooperation.
Habano Festival to start Soon in Havana
Delegates from more than 50 countries will meet in this city from February 27 to March 3 next, at the 19th International Habano Festival, which will offer an update on the latest news on Cuban cigars, which have great prestige worldwide.
Cuban and Mississippi ports sign MoUs
Port authorities from Cuba and the US state of Mississippi signed two memoranda of understanding to explore business opportunities despite the US blockade of Cuba.