Indian Film Festival Will Be Held in Ashgabat
From 20 to 24 January 2026, the Indian Film Festival will take place in Ashgabat
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China’s commerce minister outlines plans to boost consumption, trade in 2026
Commerce Minister Wang Wentao outlines 2026 plans: boosting service consumption, digital trade, and opening sectors like biotech and hospitals to foreign capital.
A Turkmen-Armenian business meeting was held in Yerevan
On January 15, a business meeting was held in Yerevan with the participation of representatives of government agencies and business circles of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Armenia, including companies specializing in the textile and food industries, agriculture, the pharmaceutical industry, transport and logistics, the jewelry industry and tourism
A Meeting with the Iranian Ambassador Was Held at Magtymguly Turkmen State University
On January 14, a meeting was held at Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly with participation of the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkmenistan, Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani, and the Cultural Affairs Counselor, Abdolreza Abbasi
Belarus Has Approved New Product Requirements for 2026
Belarus has approved a large-scale state standardization plan for 2026. The document includes more than 450 topics aimed at updating the rules for manufacturing goods and providing services
World’s First Hybrid Boeing: Unique Aircraft Begins Flights to the Far North
Air Inuit has put into operation the world’s first Boeing 737-800NG in a combined configuration. The aircraft simultaneously transports both vital cargo and passengers on a single deck, making it ideally suited for the harsh conditions of the Arctic
China cuts interest rates on structural monetary policy tools by 0.25 percentage points
PBOC lowered structural policy rates by 0.25 percentage points to boost lending for green tech and science. 1-year loan rate decreased to 1.25% for 2026.
Belarusian Potato Dish Traditions May Be Included in the UNESCO List
Belarus has begun preparing a national dossier titled “Dishes Made from Grated Potatoes” for inclusion in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
China’s Forex transactions hit historic high in 2025
China's currency market reached a historic $42.6 trillion in 2025. Corporate hedging hit a record 30%, with a net capital inflow of $302.1 billion reported.
The White Gold of the Caspian and the Guvlyduz Production: Achievements of Turkmen Salt Miners
The Guvlyduz enterprise, Turkmenistan's oldest and largest salt production facility, is located on the Caspian Sea coast in the village of Guvlymayak. The 2025 results are impressive: production exceeded 97,000 tons, representing 102.2% of the planned output
Robots are faster, AI is smarter, cloud giants are more powerful: what technology holds in 2026
At CES 2026, NVIDIA unveiled the Rubin platform, which is set to revolutionize artificial intelligence infrastructure and open up new opportunities for cloud systems and robotics
A New Era of Space Exploration: Starship V3 Prepares to Leap Toward Mars with Robots Onboard
While the world remains focused on events on Earth, inside SpaceX hangars the assembly of a system destined to change human history is nearing completion. Company Vice President Kiko Donchev has officially confirmed that the first launch of the Starship V3 orbital system is scheduled for January 2026
Turkmen textiles in Frankfurt set the stage for Ashgabat expo
Turkmenistan showcases high-tech digital printing at Heimtextil 2026 in Frankfurt. Discover the roadmap from the German success to the upcoming TurkmenTextile Expo in Ashgabat.
Akhal-Teke Horses on the Banks of the Danube – Turkmenistan Unveils Its Motto of the Year in Vienna
A major Turkic cultural marathon has kicked off at the UN Vienna Office. The first chord of 2026 was the exhibition "Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of the Purposeful Winged Steeds," organized by the country's embassy in Austria as part of the Organization of Turkic States' Culture Week
The United States Suspends the Issuance of Immigrant Visas to Citizens of a Number of Countries
Starting from January 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of State will suspend the issuance of immigrant visas to citizens of a number of countries which, according to the U.S. side, pose an increased risk of reliance on government social benefits
