Economy
Afghan Farmers Bank on Cauliflower Crop
21 Nov 13
Armenian Businesses Weigh Customs Deal
Joining a former Soviet trading bloc could mean higher prices for most imported goods.
14 Nov 13
Thriving Cuban Market in Fake Goods
Home-made beauty products and soft drinks cost less than originals, but who knows what goes into them?
8 Nov 13
Hard Grind in Cuban Bakeries
Ingredients often sold on the black market, leaving customers with poor-quality bread.
5 Nov 13
Cuban Currency Reform Welcomed
Change means people will be allowed to buy any goods on sale without making them any more affordable.
5 Nov 13
Hard Times for Tunisia's Tourist Industry
Fears of violence mean foreigners stay away, and lack of cash slows recovery.
10 Oct 13
Georgian Government Promises Economic Upturn
But critics say schemes to attract foreign investment may not be enough.
23 Aug 13
Afghanistan: Energy Theft a Burning Issue in Nangarhar
People have to endure punishing summer temperatures or pay high prices for electricity to cool themselves.
15 Jul 13
Cuban Traders Slow to Win Acceptance
Hemmed in by regulations and corruptions, small businesses may soon have access to legitimate wholesale goods.
11 Jul 13
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