Buddharoid: AI-powered robot monk was presented in Japan
Scientists from Kyoto University have developed a unique humanoid robot called Buddharoid
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Diplomacy and practice: Cooperation between Turkmenistan and Zimbabwe was discussed in Ashgabat
A lecture by the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe was held at the International University for the Humanities and Development
Turkmen designers at the Oriental Fashion Show in Paris
From January 25 to 27, the prestigious international event **Oriental Fashion Show** was held in Paris, bringing together designers and creative traditions from various countries
AI-powered dictation service Wispr Flow launches on Android: unlimited free voice input
The popular AI-based service Wispr Flow has officially become available to Android users. Unlike its iOS or Windows versions, the smartphone app is implemented as a convenient floating button that appears over any open window
PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd announces a tender
PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd invites companies to participate in a tender for the provision of maintenance services for gas turbine equipment, including a SIEMENS gas turbine, for the enterprise “PCTSB”
Ashgabat and Geneva Discussed Hosting a Summit of Women Parliamentarians
Turkmenistan is strengthening its status as a global center for inter-parliamentary dialogue. On February 25, Vepa Khadzhiev, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the UN, met with Martin Chungong, Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in Geneva. The key outcome of the meeting was the confirmation of Ashgabat's readiness to host the 16th IPU Summit of Women Parliamentarians
Rashid Meredov Held a Series of Meetings in London Ahead of the First Central Asia-UK Ministerial
The working visit of the Turkmen government delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, to London marked an important step in preparations for the launch of the new multilateral platform "Central Asia + UK"
Spring Festival Gala boosts holiday economy in sub-venue cities
The 2026 Gala drives record tourism in Yibin, Hefei, and Harbin. Yibin hit 6.2 billion yuan in revenue as additional venues showcase local culture and customs.
Turkmenistan and the United Kingdom at a New Stage of Dialogue and Maritime Initiatives
The working visit of the Turkmen government delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, to the United Kingdom began with a series of meetings defining the long-term direction of Ashgabat's cooperation with London and major international institutions
China's transport network steps up services as return travel peaks
Transport hubs across China increase services to handle the return travel rush. Record passenger flows reported at Taiyuan Airport and Guangdong railways.
Shenzhen sees surge in departure tax refunds during Spring Festival holiday
Shenzhen sees a 1.4x increase in tax refunds for tourists. Chinese tech goods like smartphones and laptops accounted for 40% of the 22.4M yuan total spend.
Turkmenistan Railways and the European Investment Bank Outline Joint Projects
A meeting in Ashgabat between the leadership of the Ministry of Railway Transport of Turkmenistan and a delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) marked the transition from an exchange of intentions to a detailed discussion of the technological and financial modernization of the industry
The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan hosted an iftar reception
The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan hosted an iftar reception on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan at the Yıldız Hotel in Ashgabat
Belarus and Turkmenistan discussed the development of air communication between the two countries
On February 24, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan Stanislav Chepurnoy met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov
Winter in Türkiye: Why the Black Sea region became the main travel trend of 2026
Türkiye is a unique country where you can experience four seasons in a single day. The Black Sea coast, famous for its forests and healing air, turns into a magical landscape in winter
