Economy

Cuban Forgers Swamp Market With Low-Value Banknotes

Cashiers check paid-in money carefully, as they’ll have to replace any counterfeits out of their own pockets.

Hailstorm Hits Armenian Farmers Hard

Protesters say they face financial ruin after hail defence system fails to save crops.

Tajikistan Seeks Role in Afghan Stabilisation

Kyrgyz Government Faces Grilling on Economy

Deputy premier welcomes criticism, urges legislators to look at good news as well.

Mountains of Wealth in Afghanistan

Armenia: Anyone Want a Factory?

Yerevan rubber factory may be moribund but its staff are still hoping it will bounce back.

Armenian Government: Just Coasting

President's allies think more of the same will do fine.

Kyrgyzstan Edges Towards Customs Union

Membership of former Soviet bloc is as much about political alliances as about economics.

Eastern Cuba Hit by Food Shortages

Since 2012 hurricane, produce has been brought in from other parts of the country, but transport problems lead to waste.

Cross-Border Trade Depressed in Afghan North

Merchants claim customs procedures at Hairatan checkpoint are riddled with corruption and red tape.