China’s AS700 manned airship completes first commercial flight
China has launched the first commercial flight of the AS700 manned airship in Hubei, marking a milestone in low-altitude aviation and civil air transport.
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Africa’s Largest Airport: Construction of a New Airport Begins in Ethiopia
On January 10, construction of Africa’s largest airport began in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The total cost of the project amounts to 12.5 billion US dollars
Ski resorts receive growing tourists in China's Xinjiang, Guizhou
Tourist numbers are rising at ski resorts in China’s Xinjiang and Guizhou regions as winter tourism and ice-snow activities gain popularity.
Chess Spring in January: How the School Championship in Ashgabat Changed the Balance of Power
The Turkmenistan School Chess Championship (under 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17), which concluded in Ashgabat, not only set a record for participation (492 participants) but also marked important tectonic shifts in the national sport. The 108 medals awarded revealed new heroes and confirmed that chess in the country is rapidly becoming younger
Tajikistan to Route Freight Flows to Europe via Turkmenistan
While global media discuss global crises and local outbreaks, construction of the seamless Tajikistan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran-Turkey transport bridge is quietly being completed in Central Asia. Recent data from the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan confirms that the region is preparing to intensify this ambitious multimodal corridor, with Turkmenistan playing an indispensable role as a connecting link
Ashgabat Turkish Export Show - On the Brink of New Records
The 12th specialized exhibition of Turkish export goods will be held in Ashgabat from February 10th to 12th. This traditional event in the Turkmen capital takes on special significance in 2026: it is taking place against the backdrop of the triumphant performance of the Turkish economy, which has just entered the top league of global exporters
2026 Beijing Book Fair opens
The Beijing Book Fair 2026 opened with leading publishers, over 400,000 books, promoting reading culture, digital publishing and national cultural policy.
China EximBank lends 1.2 trl yuan to foreign trade sector in 2025
China Exim Bank provided 1.2 trillion yuan in loans to foreign trade and nearly 860 billion yuan to support manufacturing in 2025.
Japanese Technologies, Korean Innovations, and Turkmen Raw Materials for the Arkadag Medical Cluster
National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty (People's Council), Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, paid a working visit to the city of Arkadag. The visit focused on one of the key projects in the second phase of construction—the creation of a powerful medical industrial cluster, which promises to be unique in Central Asia
Rio Tinto and Glencore begin new merger talks
British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and Swiss mining company Glencore have officially confirmed that they are holding another round of preliminary discussions on a potential merger that could result in the creation of the world’s largest mining company.
Shanghai Port ranks world’s busiest by TEU throughput for 16 consecutive years
Shanghai Port handled a record 55.06 million TEUs in 2025, remaining the world’s busiest container port for the 16th consecutive year.
Sinopec, China National Aviation Fuel Group to conduct restructuring
Китай одобрил реструктуризацию Sinopec и CNAF для укрепления поставок авиатоплива, снижения издержек и развития зелёного авиационного топлива.
Mild climate, policy support, new experiences attract more tourists worldwide to Guangdong
Warm climate, hot springs and government incentives are driving a winter tourism boom in South China’s Guangdong Province.
ROK visitors touched by preserved legacy of former ROK provisional government in China
Visitors from South Korea were deeply moved after visiting the former Provisional Government building in Chongqing, praising China’s preservation efforts.
Work Plans for 2026: Key Highlights of the Turkmenistan Cabinet of Ministers Meeting
Analysis of the first meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan in 2026. Plans for the construction of the TAPI pipeline, development of the maritime fleet, WTO accession, and digital transformation of the economy
