Chinese authorities have announced their intention to accelerate customs clearance procedures for high-tech and medical cargo at the nation's airports. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance international passenger and cargo air transportation, as well as to facilitate trade and people-to-people exchanges, according to Xinhua News Agency.

Penza companies have been invited to the International Forum on Attracting Investment to the Private Sector, "Investing in the Future of Turkmenistan" (IFT 2025), which will be held in Ashgabat from March 16-18. This information is reported by RIA Penza Region.

Tajikistan will commence construction on the longest bridge in Central Asia, a project of significant infrastructural importance to the nation.

On February 25, the Kazakh government's resolution on approving the construction site for the country's first NPP, adopted in December last year, came into force. The document states that the nuclear power plant will be built in the Zhambyl district of Almaty region

The State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan has launched the "Galkynyş" payment system, enabling both individuals and legal entities to remotely manage their bank accounts.

From February 24 to 28, Minsk is hosting the International Seminar on the Study of FATF (Financial Action Task Force) Standards. The main goal of the event is to study FATF standards and best practices for their implementation in national legislation

Vice President of Turkey Cevdet Yilmaz and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev held a press conference following the 8th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission held in Ankara on February 25. Yilmaz said that the strong ties between Turkey and Turkmenistan, based on common language, religion, culture and history, are strengthening every day thanks to mutual high-level visits

Turkey aims to increase trade with Turkmenistan to $5 billion, increase mutual investments and hold more frequent meetings between business circles, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz wrote on the X social network

In 2025, major international exhibitions will be held in Turkey, opening up new opportunities for Turkmen entrepreneurs and companies. They cover key sectors – agriculture, food industry, metallurgy, logistics and jewelry, providing a platform for establishing business connections and exchanging experiences.

Masato Kanda officially took office as the 11th President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on February 24.