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
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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
Banking ranking of Uzbekistan for Q1 2026: Leaders, laggards, and profit growth
The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has updated its “Bank Activity Index” following the results of the first three months of 2026
Glacier melting in Central Asia will be discussed at RES 2026
On April 23, a key session dedicated to glacier melting in Central Asia will be held in Astana as part of the Regional Environmental Summit (RES)
2026 Beijing Book Fair kicks off in four major parks
Beijing's month-long book fair kicks off with 2,000+ bookstores participating. Features 6 million yuan in vouchers and links with the Beijing Film Festival.
A festive sports event was held in Herat province
On April 16, a series of events was held at the “Park-e Milli Baradar” sports complex in Injil district of Herat province. The event was organized jointly by the Consulate General, the Herat Provincial Department of Physical Education, and the Equestrian Federation
Robot emergency rescue challenge held in Beijing
37 teams showcased humanoid and quadruped robots in simulated disaster scenarios in Beijing. The event tested dynamic balance, autonomy, and rescue skills.
Canton Fair opens dedicated zone to promote smart farming drones
The first dedicated agricultural drone zone at Canton Fair draws global buyers. Chinese firms offer smart farming solutions and secure large international orders.
