Cuban economy will grow a slight 2 percent in 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world crisis and the strengthened US economic blockade, though better results are expected to be achieved next year.
Ministry of Economy and Planning approves new MSMEs and first two non-agricultural cooperatives
The Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) approved another 67 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and the first two non-agricultural cooperatives.
President of the Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the importance of the Productive Economic Workshop
Antonio Carricarte, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Cuba, said on Wednesday that the Cuba 2021 Productive Economic Workshop will contribute to boosting and energizing the economy, and that the business sector will understand that in the midst of the intensified U.S. blockade and the impact of COVID-19 there is capacity to move forward and grow as we resist.
Procedures for profit sharing in in State companies become more flexible
A new resolution of the Ministry of Finance and Prices (MFP), number 393/2021, published on September 29 in Official Gazette No. 83, offers greater benefits to Cuban workers regarding the distribution of profits and their early payment, by modifying some procedures for claims of labor unions.
Habanos S.A. donates more than half a million dollars to fight pandemic in Cuba
The Habanos S.A. corporation donated more than half a million dollars to the Cuban Health System to support the fight against HIV/AIDS-19.
Cuba launches new call for the creation of new enterprises and cooperatives
The Cuban economy and planning ministry (MEP by its Spanish acronym) approved today a new call for the presentation of applications for the creation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises ( Mipymes by its Spanish acronym), and non-agricultural cooperatives (CNA by its Spanish acronym) in the country.
Central Cuban province progresses in slaughter and sale of cattle
After the approval, by the country's top management, of the process for the slaughter, consumption and sale of beef cattle by producers, 126 farmers in Villa Clara -of the 157 approved for this task in the province- have already succeeded in commercializing beef.
Central Cuban province progresses in slaughter and sale of cattle
After the approval, by the country's top management, of the process for the slaughter, consumption and sale of beef cattle by producers, 126 farmers in Villa Clara -of the 157 approved for this task in the province- have already succeeded in commercializing beef.
Cuban central province boosts its agricultural and livestock exports
Despite the limitations imposed by the COVID-19 and the prohibitions of the US blockade against Cuba, exports of agricultural products in the province of Sancti Spiritus are making progress in the current year.
Cuba Business Forum and Fair Scheduled for November
The Cuba 2021 Second Business Forum and Trade Fair will take place November 29-December 2nd, to keep promoting trade and investment, said Cuban Foreign Trade and Investment Minister Rodrigo Malmierca.
Cuba Approves first Private and state MSMEs
Cuba’s Economy Ministry approved on Wednesday the first 35 micro, small and medium companies, with most of them in the fields of food production, manufacture, recycling and technology.
Cuba to receive flights from 23 airlines in October
Cuban aeronautical authorities informed that 23 airlines from North America, Latin America, Europe and the Caribbean will be arriving at the island's airports in October, including flights by American Airlines, Iberia, Air France, Copa Airlines, Viva Aerobús and Turkish Airlines, according to a list published by Empresa Cubana de Aeropuertos y Servicios Aeroportuarios (ECASA).
Cuba at Regional UNESCO Workshop
Officials from the Cuba’s UNESCO National Commission and the Mines and Energy Ministry are taking part of an on-line inter-regional workshop promoting the linkage between what is known as creative economy and global geoparks.
New restaurant La Bodeguita del Medio opens in Istanbul
A franchise of La Bodeguita del Medio, a restaurant-bar offering traditional food and the most famous cocktails of the Caribbean island, including the Mojito, has been opened in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hotels in Central Cuba Ready to Open to Local and Foreign Tourists
Hotels in the south-central province of Cienfuegos are ready to open to national and international tourists but with a limited 60 to 79 percent capacity as a precaution and sanitary measure against COVID-19.







