Turkmenistan Native Nikita Starov Secures $150,000 Investment for KinesteX AI Startup
Young entrepreneur and innovator Nikita Starov, a native of Turkmenistan and co-founder of the KinesteX AI startup, has successfully raised $150,000 in funding
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A media and information literacy training for youth
On September 24-25, a youth training session on "Media and Information Literacy in Preventing Violent Extremism and Radicalization Leading to Terrorism" was held at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Centre in Ashgabat
Cooling is forecasted in Turkmenistan: lower temperatures and rain expected
In the coming week, the weather in Turkmenistan will be influenced by an anticyclone centered over the European part of Russia and a low-pressure area from the south
Russia-Turkmenistan Intergovernmental Commission Meeting Will Be Held in October
The meeting of the Russia-Turkmenistan Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation will be held in Ashgabat in mid-October, Russian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ivan Volynkin reported.
Customs Services of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Verified Foreign Trade Statistics
A working meeting between specialists from the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan took place in Urgench.
Türkiye’s Pharmaceutical Exports Surpass $9.1 Billion Over Five Years
Between 2020 and 2024, Türkiye exported pharmaceutical products worth $9,117,595,000, while imports amounted to $26,056,780,000.
NASA Plans Farthest Crewed Spaceflight in History
NASA plans to send a crew of four astronauts on the farthest crewed spaceflight in history in February 2026.
Samsung Unveils Portable Smart TV Movingstyle
Samsung Electronics has launched a new smart TV, the Movingstyle Smart TV, which can be used both indoors and as a portable display.
Turkmenistan and IGNFI Outline Cooperation Prospects in the Agricultural Sector
On the occasion of the 34th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Independence, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Olivier Delhomme, the head of the French company IGNFI, who arrived in the country to participate in the festive events.
President of Turkmenistan Meets Head of Japanese Company Toyo Engineering Corporation
During the horse races dedicated to the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow met with the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Representative Director of the Japanese company Toyo Engineering Corporation, Eiji Hosoi, who had arrived in the country to participate in the celebrations.
Chinese Diplomacy and Innovation: Key Events of the Week
During the past week (September 20–26), China’s domestic and foreign policy was marked by a number of strategically significant events, including new climate commitments, the stabilization of relations with the U.S., and the launch of an unprecedented transport route
Digital transformation and workforce development: UNIDO's proposals for Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan recently hosted a large-scale international Investment Forum (TIF-2025). It was attended by numerous foreign businessmen, experts, scientists, specialists, and others. Among them was Milena Rud, Associate Expert on Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Ankara's tallest buildings were painted in the colors of the Turkmen flag to commemorate the 34th anniversary of Independence
On September 27, 2025, Ankara's tallest buildings, the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Türkiye, were painted in the colors of the Turkmen national flag to commemorate the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Independence
The President of Turkmenistan awarded and conferred ranks on military and law enforcement personnel.
President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, signed two decrees recognizing the achievements of military personnel and law enforcement agencies on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence
Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in Independence Day celebrations
The celebrations were attended by representatives of the country's top leadership: members of the national parliament, members of the government, heads of ministries and agencies, representatives of the military and law enforcement agencies, diplomatic missions, and international organizations. Also present were honorary elders, young people, and numerous guests of the capital
