The 41st Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2025) stands out today among participants for the quantity and variety of topics it addresses. Photo: Prensa Latina

Markets welcome new opportunities for foreign investment in Cuba

The new economic measures announced by Cuba during FIHAV 2025 are generating buzz in various markets and among the archipelago’s trading partners.

Companies and experts are closely following these new measures. Which offer a wide range of possibilities, especially regarding foreign investment. Specialized websites and economists are covering the 41st Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2025). Also where these new measures were presented.

These are measures designed to make foreign investment more flexible and Dynamic. As the Cuban government reaffirms its commitment to this issue as a fundamental component for economic and social development. At the 8th Investment Forum, held during the Fair. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Oscar Pérez-Oliva, presented details on the matter and the government’s macroeconomic stabilization program.

Futhermore the extensive list of economic innovations includes the reactivation of idle assets. Offering investors the option of acquiring underutilized national assets (production facilities, land) to invest, operate, and generate profits, with future reversion to the State.

Wholesale marketing is also included, confirming that any foreign investment can market its products and services. So wholesale to any national economic actor with the capacity to pay, without restrictions.

This includes access to fuel, allowing foreign companies to purchase fuel in foreign currency without any planning restrictions. If fuel is unavailable, they will be permitted to import it directly. They add labor flexibility and the financial sector, specifically regarding hiring. Since the employer participates in the selection process, but the final hiring decision is made by the investor, either directly or through the employer.

Another noteworthy point is the provision for bonuses in foreign currency. Also as it validates the possibility of paying bonuses to workers in foreign currency using profit-sharing funds. Through bank transfers, provided the company generates external income.

Hence, another section that stands out is that concerning banking with foreign capital, which actively promotes foreign investment in the national banking and financial sector.

With information from Prensa Latina

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