China ensures energy supply with reliable capacity despite global struggles
China maintains stable power prices with total capacity nearing 4 billion kW. Clean energy now accounts for 33.2% of total generation, driven by solar and wind.
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Banking ranking of Uzbekistan for Q1 2026: Leaders, laggards, and profit growth
The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has updated its “Bank Activity Index” following the results of the first three months of 2026
Türkiye considers alternative energy supply routes from Turkmenistan
Türkiye is exploring prospects for expanding energy cooperation, including possible natural gas supplies from Turkmenistan via Azerbaijan
Over 80 Chinese Companies Have Confirmed Their Participation in the Ashgabat Business Forum
Preparations for the Turkmen-Chinese Business Forum in Ashgabat: Over 80 Chinese companies will present technologies in the fuel and energy sector, IT, and environmental protection. The President ordered the highest level of organization.
Lu Ban's Workshop for Training Technical Specialists Opens in Ashgabat
On Thursday, April 16, the Yagshigeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas held the opening ceremony of Lu Ban's Workshop, the first vocational education laboratory initiated by China to train technical specialists in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan Implements Advanced Standards in its Anti-Corruption System
Fighting corruption as a foundation for economic stability was the main topic of a two-day seminar held in Ashgabat on April 15-16. The OSCE Centre provided a platform for an in-depth analysis of Turkmenistan's legislative framework and its adaptation to international standards of the UN, OECD, and the Council of Europe
Development of Turkmen–Tajik trade and economic cooperation was discussed in Dushanbe
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, emphasizing the traditionally friendly and good-neighborly nature of relations between the two countries
Iranian trucks were granted visa-free entry to Afghanistan
Iranian cargo vehicles can now enter Afghanistan without visas and without paying entry fees. This was announced by Mahmoud Siadat, head of the Iran–Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce
A batch of Turkmen tomatoes has been exported to the Chechen Republic for the first time
On April 14, a batch of tomatoes from Turkmenistan was delivered to the Chechen Republic for the first time
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with the Secretary-General of the International Digital Cooperation Organization
On 14 April, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Muhammetgeldi Ayazov, met with the Secretary-General of the International Digital Cooperation Organization, Ms. Dimah Al-Yahya
Turkmen Designers Set Their Sights on the Paris Catwalks and the EU Market
From simple tailoring to high added value and global brands. Representatives of Turkmenistan's private sector are preparing for a major entry into the European market. On April 13, the International Trade Center (ITC) held an intensive seminar in Ashgabat, bringing together designers and clothing business owners
Trump's Naval Trap and the Triumph of Land-Based Pragmatism
Washington's strategy after the "Hour X" of April 11th underwent a radical transformation, morphing from an attempt to forcefully open the Strait of Hormuz to a total naval blockade. Realizing that Tehran had no intention of surrendering the keys to the Gulf without a fight, Donald Trump switched to arrests and interrogations
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan increase exports via the “Shabat” border trade center
The volume of mutual trade between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan through the “Shabat” border trade center continues to grow steadily, according to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan
Fragile Silence and the Echo of Resource Scarcity on the Table of the Common Man
We are living in a time of global tectonic shifts, uncompromising competition in global markets for energy resources and technologies, and, more generally, for the political future
The Economy of the Lebap Velayat Was One of the Main Topics of the Government Meeting
The off-site Cabinet of Ministers meeting in Turkmenabat on Friday, April 10, chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, demonstrated the robust development momentum of the country's eastern region. Today, the Lebap velayat is not only a strategic transportation hub but also a rapidly growing manufacturing cluster
