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The article focuses on views of President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel, on the COVID-19 epidemic was under control and announced the first of two stages of reopening, divided in three phases, while outlining a piecemeal restart of tourism. Topics include the transition to each stage depends on achieving disease-control benchmarks, and reopening can be reverted by new outbreaks.

The article offers information on the challenges faced by the Coronavirus pandemic in the Cuba, along with discusses the impacts of the Covid-19 on the economy of the Cuba.

The article presents questions and answers related to U.S. business interests in Cuba, Caribbean including U.S. companies on business transactions and market entry, as well as providing guidance to third-country companies active on implications with U.S. law.

The article discusses Angolan state oil company committing to exploration drilling. Topics include Sonangol E.P. signed a binding "Heads of Agreement" with Melbana Energy Ltd. to acquire 70% participating interest in the production, Melbana Energy Limited conducted an international tender for rigs and services; and Sonangol helping Cupet acquire 5% stake in an onshore field in the Cabinda exclave in Angola.

The article reports that after U.S. President Donald Trump fully activated Title III of the Helms-Burton Act, claimants filed the first lawsuits over confiscated property in Cuba. Topics discussed include views of attorney Matias Travieso-Dfaz on burden for claimants in convincing a court to assert claims against third-country nationals, challenges for claimants in proving ownership for their Cuban properties and Carnival Corp. as the first international defendant in a Title III lawsuits. INSETS: Who can sue?;After the ruling, a mostly vain pursuit of Cuban assets.

The article reports on banning of cruises from Cuba by the U.S. Dept. of Treasury. Topics discussed include tweet of U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton on the Cuba policy of U.S. President Donald Trump, views of Marcel Hatch, founder of Cuba Explorer, on challenges for the U.S. banking industry with travel ban; and impact of ban on Cuban economy.

The article highlights a policy made by Donald Trump administration in the U.S. based on a clause of Helms-Burton law of 1996 that allow claims holders to sue foreign companies that do business in the island using properties confiscated more than five decades ago. Topics discussed include Cuba's support for the policy; views of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; and decrease in the shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings at the time closing of New York Stock Exchange.

The article offers information on the joint venture between the BioCubaFarma and a British company, SG Innovations Ltd. to bring Covid-19 pandemic's treatment. It mentions that ltolizumab as one of four products BioCubaFarma offers for treatment of Covid-19 patients, along with discusses that British partner's investment in the development of new products.

The article offers information that President, Miguel Diaz-Canel announced the beginning of monetary unification which includes the disappearance of the Cuban convertible peso (CUC) and introduction of a uniform Cuban peso (CUP)-dollar exchange rate. It discusses the impact of lockdown imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic on the hotels and restaurants in Cuba.

The article informs about contagion flattening in October, 2020, and the benchmarks set by a reopening plan conceived in July, 2020, and President Miguel Dfaz-Canel announced the end of lockdowns. Topics include easing includes inviting tourists back to the island and the opening of all airports to international flights; and hotel operator in the island, started an advertising campaign aimed at international professionals and businesspeople, offering its hotels as a base to conduct business.

The article focuses on long-time ally Algeria has ratified a million-year medical services agreement with Cuba covering doctors and technicians, independent news site Cibercuba first has reported. Topics include Cuban doctors have practiced in the oil and gas-producing north African country since the 1970s, and the three-year agreement, signed and apparently has comes as relief to hard currency-starved Cuba.

The article focuses on the U.S. remittance giant Western Union continues its Cuba service, but the U.S. president Donald Trump administration's measure sowed confusion and created uncertainty, prompting a rash of remittances that sent thousands of Cubans to line up in front of Western. Topics include the U.S. State Department added seven Cuban institutions belonging to the armed forces to its Cuba Restricted List.

The article offers information on the challenges faced by the Cuba's government due to implementation of the U.S. Sanctions by the U.S. government. It discusses the impacts of the implementation of U.S. sanctions on the development of cargo airport at the San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba. It mentions the concession agreement about managing Jose Marti International Airport, Cuba.

The article offers information on the challenges faced by the Cuba's government due to implementation of the U.S. Sanctions by the U.S. government. It mentions the concerns of the European Investment Bank in dealing with the companies for Cuba-related projects. It discusses the European Union efforts to counter ramped-up U.S. sanctions on Iran.

The article offers information on the challenges faced by the Coronavirus pandemic in the Cuba. It mentions that Cuba's government failed to make the full annual payment due in 2019 under the 2015 Paris Club debt agreement, along with discusses the impacts of the Covid-19 on the economy of the Cuba.

The article discusses tourism dropping, for first time in decade for visitor numbers. Topics include the views of Tourism Minister, Manuel Marrero on the same, the views of Pavel Vidal, a former Central Bank economist, on teaching; and the views of Economy Minister, Alejandro Gil on National Assembly.

The article discusses the head of the government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez's two-day visit to Cuba, apparently the first in 32 years, putting the focus on business. It discusses Sánchez engaging with Spanish business executives at a business forum, with the country seeking projects in Cuba in industries such as energy, transportation, infrastructure, telecommunications, etc. Rise in Spanish exports to Cuba, and investments in the Mariel Zone in Cuba are some of the other topics discussed.

The article discusses the key role played by the European Union (EU) in kick-starting foreign investment in Cuba in 2018. High Commissioner for External Affairs Federica Mogherini met with Werner Hoyer, president of the European Investment Bank (EIB), after visiting Cuba to advance cooperation agreement's implementation. It mentions that the presence of EIB could trigger a return of commercial banks in Cuba and urge private investors if EIB starts to invest in Cuban projects.

The article reports on the agreement signed by Istanbul-based Global Ports Holding PLC (GPH) to manage the Sierra Maestra cruise terminal in Cuba in 2018. GPH will be paid a management fee by Cuba, based on the number of passengers, which also includes growth-based incentives. According to GPH, it will take responsibility for the commercialisation and marketing of the facilities after the completion of terminal expansion.

The article offers information on the initial public offering of Ceiba Investments Ltd. Topics discussed include its listing on the London Stock Exchange; hopes of Aberdeen Fund Managers Ltd. to raise funds from the listing on the exchange's Specialist Fund Segment; and views of Ceiba founder Sebastiaan Berger on the same.

The article announces that Global Ports Holding Plc., has signed an agreement to manage the Cuba's largest cruise terminal, Sierra Maestra terminal to triple its capacity that belongs to Cuba's ministry of transport. The topics include information on GPH, a management fees that cuba will pay depending on number of passengers; the construction founded by the Cuban government that would be completed by 2024; and booming demand by companies such as Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Cruises.

The article reports that French energy company Total SA is planning to establish a regasification and storage unit at Matanzas Bay in Cuba. Various topics discussed include ongoing negotiation of company with European Union and Cuba, memorandum of understanding singed between Total and energy firm Siemens AG, and energy policy in Cuba.

The article reports that the U.S. State Department has made cut in the staff at the U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba and leaves a travel warning in place. It mentions embassy will continue to operate with the minimum personnel necessary to perform core diplomatic and consular functions. It also mentions travel businesses and trade groups signed a petition to the State Department and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to re-staff the embassy.

The article focuses on the approach of European Investment Bank (EIB) towards the foreign investment in Cuba and implementation of the cooperation agreement. It mentions Federica Mogherini, High Commissioner at External Action Service at European Union (EU) met with EIB President Werner Hoyer to start lending. It also mentions return of commercial banks to Cuba which encourage private investors and new renewable-energy projects in Cuba with the help of EIB.

The article presents the author's comments on falling transparency in the management of Cuban economy and government affairs, with increasing uncertainty about economic conditions of the nation. The author notes how the National Statistics Office of Cuba (ONE) did not publish key data for money supply, foreign trade, gross domestic product (GDP), and debt for the year 2016. The author highlights the dismissal of Economy and Planning Minister Marino Murillo in mid-year.

The article reports on Cuba's acquisition of the joint venture refinery owned by oil firm Cuvenpetrol SA. It mentions that the Cuban government took over the stake in the plant from Venezuelan company Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PdVSA). An overview of the govenment's search for shareholders is also presented.

The article offers information on the new Cuba prohibitions published by U.S. president Donald Trump administration. Topics discussed include tightened Cuba sanctions that prohibit business with armed forces-controlled entities and reduce individual travel; amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and Export Administration Regulations; and impact of the Trump prohibition on the U.S. investment in Cuba. INSET: The Airbnb loophole: Big enough to salvage solo travel?.

The article offers information on the struggles of Cuba for growth and foreign investment. Topics discussed include activity of Cuban officials to project the image of an economic take-off during the annual Havana International trade fair; announcement of Foreign Trade and Investment minister Rodrigo Malmierca regarding agreements signed for foreign investments in 2017; and hard time of foreign investors to obtain funding for Cuba-related projects.

The article reports on the Scenius, one of the cooperatives in Cuba. It states that the Cuban Finance Ministry has ordered to shut down the urban cooperative due to involvement in distortions and anomalies by December 31, 2017. An overview on the scope of the co-op's work and business categories for its members, is also emphasized.

The article reports on the damages of Hurricane Matthew to eastern Cuba. Topics mentioned include the agricultural losses in the country due to hurricane, the products, landscapes, and foods destroyed in the country due to hurricane, and the insights of Noel Mosqueda, head of the Popular Defense Council, on the houses destroyed by the hurricane, and the natural disaster management. Also mentioned are the nickel mining industry in the country and the economic losses due natural disaster.

The article offers information on the struggle of different projects in Cuba to obtain funding. Topics include the expansion of the José Martí International Airport in Havana, reluctance of European banks to get involved with the projects, and national security policy by the U.S. towards Cuba.

The article offers information on various topics related to Cuba. Topics discussed include the letter of intent signed by Con-Impex Touristik, a subsidiary of Berlin-based Con-Impex Group, with CubaGolf for a joint venture, the use of biomass for the clean-energy plans of the country, and the bidding process opened by the nation for an estimated worth of wind energy projects.

The article offers information on state of foreign investment and tourism in Cuba. Topics discussed include the plan to construct new hotels and resorts for expected rise in tourism by 2030, the estimated total capital investment needed by the country, and joint ventures of foreign investors in the tourism sector.

The article discusses the developments in the hotel industry in Cuba particularly in its capital Havana for 2017 According to the tourism officials of the city, there are 114 hotel projects in the city that are available for foreign investors along with hotel management contracts. It cites the plan of the city to accummulate funding for 100,000-plus new hotel rooms where 30% of which will be funded through joint ventures.

The article reports on the decreasing hotel rates in Cuba for 2017. It mentions that price of hotel accommodations in the country decreases despite the increase in the number of visitors going to the country. It cites the relaxation of travel tours imposed by the Obama administration on the island and the influx of hotel businesses.

The article reports on the move of several airline companies in the U.S. including JetBlue Airlines and Delta Airlines to take on the flights to Havana, Cuba. It mentions that the slots are abandoned by Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines due to overcapacities. It adds that airlines who apply for the flights are optimistics on their business ventures.

The article reports on plans of the processed food manufacturer Nestle to invest in a manufacturing plant in the Mariel Special Development Zone of Cuba, as of March 2017, and mentions that the company has been operating in the island under the ice cream-making Coralac joint venture.

The article discusses the Cuba Oil and Gas Summit 2017 that was held at the Habana Libre Hotel in Cuba organized by London-based International Research Networks Ltd. (IRN) and hosted by the state oil firm Unión Cuba Petróleo. Topics mention including bidding for offshore blocks, profits in oil industry and presentations regarding on improving the regulatory environment. INSET: Cuba signals it's OK to hire its officials.

The article examines the recession of Cuba in 2016. Topics mentioned include the decline of Cuba's gross domestic product, the lack of official guidance and non-payment of issues by Cuban state companies that created uncertainty among foreign investors and suppliers, and the growth plan in 2017. Other indicators examined include failure to replace the declining Venezuelan activity with foreign investment, low food production that triggers imports, and transportation and housing construction.

The article focuses on the U.S.-Cuban normalization policy of the U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. Topics discussed by the author include the meeting postponement of the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba (USACC), Trump's support to rapproachement and his criticism to the normalization policy of the U.S. president Barack Obama, and the forecasts by Timothy Ashby, senior official for Cuba policy under the administration of former president Ronald Reagan, on the end of a travel ban in Cuba.

The article reports on announcement of Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of debt-to-investment conversion fund for Cuba. Topics discussed include views of Spain Industry, Trade and Tourism Minister Maria Reyes Maroto on the development of the Cuban economy with Spanish investments, visit of Maroto to Havana and Varadero in Cuba from May 6-9, 2019; and the impact of Title III lawsuits filed in the U.S. courts.

The article reports on the damage caused by a tornado that hit Havana, Cuba on January 27, 2019. Topics discussed include the strength of the tornado, which was classified as F4 by Cuba's Instituto de Meteorología, the lack of tornado early-warning system in the country, and the number of death, dwellings, and landmark buildings destroyed by the tornado.

The article offers information on the status of tourism industry in Cuba in 2018, which is said to have less tourist visits but better than expected performance. Topics discussed include the drop of visits in the country, according to data from the Tourism Ministry, the recovery of the industry in summer 2018 as driven by Cubans migrants from the U.S. and non-Cuban U.S. citizens, and the weak activities from Canadian and European source markets.

The article reports that Cuba continues to court foreign companies, which could help with a billion-dollar plan to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) for electricity generation in the island. The country's credit situation has not improved since Cuban negotiators did not deal with Total SA and Siemens AG.

The article offers information on facing struggle by the European investors for funding projects in Cuba. Topics discussed include Cuba turns to foreign investors to boost Renewable Energy project, French government granted concession to expand Havana airport in Cuba and small entrepreneurial companies faces problems in projects funding in Cuba.

The article provides updates on the economic condition of Cuba as of July 2016. Topics covered include an increase in the country's gross domestic product by 1 percent in the first half of 2016, a decrease in energy consumption by 28 percent in the second half of 2016, and an increase in tourism by 11.7 percent in the first half of the year according to Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero.