AIIB marks its tenth operational anniversary
Since its launch on January 16, 2016, the bank has grown from 57 founding members to 111 today, establishing itself as a key global multilateral institution
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Digital Revolution: Belarus May See Its First Crypto Banks in Six Months
Belarus has officially authorized the creation of crypto banks. The corresponding Decree No. 19 was signed by the Head of State. According to the National Bank’s plans, the first such institutions are expected to begin operating within six months
China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: FM
FM Wang Yi met Canadian FM Anita Anand in Beijing. They discussed strengthening trust and the upcoming visit of PM Mark Carney to restore partnership.
ChatGPT Jobs: Artificial Intelligence Will Help You Find a Job and Create a Resume
OpenAI has begun testing a new feature called ChatGPT Jobs. It is a virtual career assistant designed to simplify job searching and professional development
Turkmen Textiles Gain a Foothold in the European Market Following Heimtextil 2026
The world's largest home textiles exhibition, «Heimtextil 2026», which concluded in Frankfurt am Main, became more than just an image-building platform for the Turkmen delegation; it also served as a venue for signing real trade agreements
Where Can We Find Access Points for TELECOMWIFI
The "Turkmentelecom" company is actively expanding the wireless internet network to make online access as convenient as possible for everyone
The Ashgabat-Turkmenbashi Railway on the Brink of Radical Modernization
One of the country's main transport arteries, connecting the capital with the International Seaport on the Caspian Sea, is awaiting a major upgrade. At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Mammetkhan Chakyev presented a comprehensive modernization project for the Ashgabat-Turkmenbashi Railway
The Art of State Protocol - Ashgabat Implements International Standards of "Soft Power"
In modern global politics, details are everything. At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov presented a strategy for modernizing Turkmenistan's Protocol Service. This strategy involves systematically upgrading the skills of specialists who shape the country's first impressions at the highest level
Turkmenistan Opens Admissions to Postgraduate and Doctoral Programs
Turkmenistan has officially launched a new campaign to train the country's scientific elite. At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree approving quotas for 2026 for admission to postgraduate, doctoral, and clinical residency programs
Turkmenistan Is Creating an Interdepartmental Working Group to Facilitate Trade with the Asia-Pacific Region
Turkmenistan is taking an important step toward implementing a single-window system and paperless trade on an international scale. At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Nokerguly Atagulyev announced the creation of an Interdepartmental Working Group on Trade Facilitation
Turkmenbashi Complex of Oil Refineries (TCOR) Modernizes Kenar and Accelerates Export Shipments of Petroleum Products
The Turkmenbashi Complex of Oil Refineries (TCOR) is entering a new phase of technological upgrades. The focus is on the Kenar storage and loading facility, the refinery's gateway for shipping products to consumers
Ashgabat Hosts SPECA Week: The UN and Central Asia Synchronize Their Economic Clocks
At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, a plan for preparations for SPECA Week—a large-scale UN marathon to be held in Ashgabat at the end of January was presented. We reviewed the program of events, prepared jointly with the UNECE and ESCAP, to understand which decisions will be decisive for the region
Smartphones 2026: A New Era of Battery Life and the Decline of “Unnecessary” Cables
Forget about nightly searches for a charging cable and blurry photos of the moon. ORIENT has analyzed insider leaks and prepared a review of the most anticipated smartphones of 2026. The main trend is obvious: manufacturers have finally listened to users. Instead of chasing megapixels, we are entering a battle for battery endurance and truly intelligent AI
Turkmen citizens made over 20.2 billion manats in cashless payments for goods and services in 2025
The total volume of cashless payments made using bank cards in Turkmenistan from January to November 2025 exceeded 20.2 billion manats
Female Persian Leopard with Cub Has Been Recorded in the Badkhyz Nature Reserve
In the Badkhyz State Nature Reserve, a female Persian leopard with her cub has been recorded using camera traps
