Xi says normal passage through Strait of Hormuz should be maintained
President Xi Jinping and Mohammed bin Salman discuss maintaining free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic solutions for Middle East stability.
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Central Asian countries will Form coalition for clean air
On April 23 in Astana, within the framework of the Regional Environmental Summit, the second high-level dialogue on air quality in Central Asia will take place
First national reading week begins as China builds book-loving society
Starting Monday, various cultural activities across China promote reading as a national strategy. Events in Jinan, Nanjing, and Xiamen foster social progress.
FinFest Turkmenistan 2026 was held in Ashgabat as a national Platform for financial literacy and market development
Ashgabat hosted the second Financial Services Festival, FinFest Turkmenistan 2026 — a large-scale educational and discussion platform that brought together banks, insurance companies, the IT sector, international organizations, entrepreneurs, and the general public around a shared goal
4G Network was launched on the Mary–Turkmenabat highway section
A 4G network has been launched on a section of the Ashgabat–Turkmenabat motorway, providing drivers with high-speed mobile internet access
Event promoting healthy lifestyle was held at the Polytechnic Vocational School of the Ministry of Communications
An awareness event titled “Saglygym – baş baýlygym” (“My Health is My Greatest Wealth”) was held at the Polytechnic Secondary Vocational School of the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle
Nature, gastronomy and cultural heritage will turn Kaçkar into a global tourism brand
The natural beauty, gastronomy, and rich cultural heritage of the Kaçkar mountain range are set to form the foundation of a new tourism brand for the region
Beijing launches inaugural scheduled freight train service to Central Asia
Beijing launches its first regular freight service to Central Asia. The train reaches Almaty in 10 days, offering weekly stable and efficient logistics.
About 80,000 Turkmen citizens visited Uzbekistan since the beginning of 2026
Around 80,000 citizens of Turkmenistan traveled to Uzbekistan in January–March 2026
Turkmen chocolate gains ground against competitors in the Uzbekistan market
Turkmenistan has become one of the notable suppliers of chocolate products to the Uzbekistan market based on the results of the first two months of 2026
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.
Turkish Airlines launches flights to Monrovia
The airline Turkish Airlines has announced the opening of a new destination — flights to Monrovia. Starting from May 11, 2026, flights will operate on the route Istanbul – Accra – Monrovia (Liberia) – Accra – Istanbul
Chinese robots accelerate global expansion with diversified application scenarios
Anhui Province reports a 30-fold increase in robot production. Wuhu-based AiMOGA exports quadruped and humanoid robots to over 30 countries worldwide.
Uzbekistan will allocate 3.3 trillion soums for water-saving technologies in agriculture
Uzbekistan is shifting its agricultural sector toward strict resource efficiency. In 2026, the government will allocate 3.3 trillion soums (approximately $275 million) to implement water-saving technologies
Starlink introduces Grok Voice AI in customer support
SpaceX has made a breakthrough in customer service by replacing the standard button-based support menu in Starlink with a full-fledged voice AI assistant called Grok
