Cuba is currently struggling with labor shortages in its private sector, which is having a significant impact on business operations. Canadian sun seekers are shunning Cuba for winter vacations, choosing alternative destinations instead. A Cuban artist who was a dissident has resettled in the US after serving five years in prison. Cuba is running a workshop on biosimilars and healthcare innovation. The impact of virtual reality is being studied in Cuba. Cuban Foreign Minister has highlighted global poverty rates amid rising militarization.