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Cuba trade opportunities expand, but obstacles remain

by Kimberly Adams
Mar 18, 2016
As President Obama prepares to visit the island, businesses prepare to trade there.
Cuban and U.S. flags are seen outside a restaurant in Havana, Cuba on Thursday. 
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Is Cuba ready for American business?

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 15, 2016
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal speaks with FT Alphaville reporter Cardiff Garcia on the effects of reduced sanctions for business that wish to open in Cuba.
Cuba and the United States continue to restore a diplomatic relationship.
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Cuba to begin rollout of broadband internet

by Nova Safo
Feb 2, 2016
Two Havana neighborhoods will get broadband as Cuba's tourism increases.
A Cuban speaks with relatives via internet in a street of Havana. Two Havana neighborhoods will get broadband as Cuba's tourism increases.
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Georgia eyes Cuba for expanding poultry market

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 27, 2016
More trade with Cuba could mean big bucks for the state’s poultry industry.
Chickens at the University of Georgia’s Poultry Research Center. 
Elly Yu
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Government further relaxes Cuba trade rules

by Dan Gorenstein
Jan 27, 2016
Companies will henceforth be able to extend credit to more customers in Cuba.
A Cuban flag flutters in front of the US Embassy in Havana.
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Major League baseball tries to repeat history in Cuba

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Dec 15, 2015
Major league executives and players are in Cuba to restore ties.
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White House to Cuba: embargo? What embargo?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Nov 13, 2015
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is in Cuba right now. Embargo or no.
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Cuba needs an infrastructure revolution

by Nova Safo
Aug 14, 2015
Better diplomatic relations could spur renovation of aging structures.
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U.S. rice growers want to get in on Cuba

by Tracey Samuelson
Jul 2, 2015
The increased demand would help farmers, who have seen prices fall.
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U.S. colleges to recruit in Cuba

by Amy Scott
Jun 19, 2015
Testing service will be offering admissions exams in the island nation.
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