New Trade Rules No Barrier to Kyrgyz Contraband
Strategic position and porous borders makes Central Asian state ideal location for trading, and smuggling too.
15 Jun 15
Economy
Electricity Bills Go Off the Scale in Cuban City
People in Santa Clara complain about massive, unexplained price rise.
10 Jun 15
Taxing Times for Armenian Migrant Workers
New rules apply only to employees of Armenia-based companies that sign up to the scheme.
5 Jun 15
Another Year, Another Electric Shock for Armenia
Russian-owned power company seems unable to balance its books without hefty annual price rises.
5 Jun 15
Afghan Children Forced into Hard Labour
Poverty and conservative traditions keep many youngsters out of school.
3 Jun 15
Rebuilding Kyrgyzstan's Southern Capital
Economic development in Osh seen as way of preventing future conflicts.
29 May 15
Cuba's Over-Taxed Banking System
Almost half a million self-employed find paying in taxes a time-consuming business.
29 May 15
Fatal Shooting on Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
Firearms often used to stop civilians trying to evade customs controls.
26 May 15
Georgian Tourist Industry Fears Downturn
Travel restrictions introduced in 2014 are blamed for reduction in visitors to picturesque Caucasus state.
25 May 15
Kyrgyzstan Trims Pension Spending
Fewer people are paying in so the pension age is going up.
21 May 15
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