Economy

Uzbek Leader Wakes Up to Mass Emigration

President shows sudden concern for unemployed.

Cuba's Entrepreneurs Flourish Against the Odds

Self-employed numbers rose ten per cent in 2012.

Will Turkmen State Sell-Off be Fair?

President says privatisation process must be transparent, though some say that has never been how things have worked.

Fake Banknotes in Havana

People pay surprisingly little attention to checking whether their change comes in counterfeit notes.

IMF Predicts High Inflation for Uzbekistan

Grand Designs on Hold in Georgia

Plans for whole new city shelved, but port may yet be built.

Foreign Money for Cuban Sugar Industry

Plans to revive processing and use waste to make biomass fuel.

Afghanistan's Competitive Pilgrims

After the spiritual experience of visiting Mecca, returning pilgrims are expected to host festivities for friends and relatives.

Armenia: Subsidised Mortgages Still Too Costly for Most

Officials say reduced-rate loans are the best the government can do to help first-time buyers at the moment.

Uzbekistan Struggles with Power