Economy

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

Support for US "Silk Road" Plan

Gas Furore in Armenia

Government accused of covering up price hikes for Russian fuel.

Uzbek Officials Blamed for Systemic Failures

Fixing Afghanistan's Leather Trade

Animal skins are a top export, but traders say they will never make money unless the government kick-starts the tanning industry.

Mine Strike is First Test for Georgia's New Government

Workers angry about pay and conditions, but new owners say they’ve done their best after starting six months ago.

Cashflow Crisis as Afghan Dam Crumbles