China gets half of its electricity from renewable sources
China now receives half of its electricity from renewable sources.
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“Twisted” skyscrapers will appear in China
A complex of “twisted” high-rise buildings will be built in Shenzhen, which will become the new headquarters of the Chinese technology corporation Tencent. The project is being carried out by the architectural bureau of Ole Schieren.
Auctions at the SCRMET: petrochemical products, light industry of Turkmenistan and handmade carpets were sold
On Friday, December 8, during trading on the State Commodity Exchange of Turkmenistan, petrochemical products, light industry of the country and handmade carpets were sold.
The Turkmendenizderyayollary agency announces a tender for the installation of a modern cinema in Turkmenbashi
The Turkmendenizderyayollary agency accepts investment proposals for organizing a modern cinema in the meeting room for 90 people on the 1st floor of the Charlak hotel.
IDB held a seminar on effective procurement activities in Turkmenistan
From December 4 to December 7, 2023, the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) held a four-day procurement seminar in Ashgabat.
UNDP initiates the development of climate risks and vulnerabilities assessments in Ashgabat and Dashoguz velayat
In the period of November 27 - December 06, 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a series of working meetings within the framework of the project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” jointly implemented with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan.
The transport and communications complex of Turkmenistan records strong growth dynamics
The Air Transport Agency - "Türkmenhowaýollary" - is leading among the sectors of the transport and communications complex in increasing the volume of services provided this year. During the period from January to November, the civil aviation industry recorded a growth rate of 199% compared to the same period last year.
Turkmenistan exported natural gas in January-November 13.8% higher than planned
From January to November, Turkmenistan exported natural gas in volumes 13.8% higher than planned for this period. At the same time, based on the results of 11 months, the plan for the production of natural and associated gas was fulfilled by 107.6%, for the production of liquefied gas - by 116.1%, gasoline - by 103%, diesel fuel - by 102.8%, lubricating oils – by 104.5%.
Turkmenistan's GDP growth remains at the level of 6.3%
Turkmenistan's GDP growth in January-November 2023 amounted to 6.3%. During this time, the country produced 6.6% more products in the ratio than in the same period last year.
Moscow discussed documents to be presented to the Council of Heads of the CIS Governments
On December 8, 2023, the anniversary, 100th meeting of the CIS Economic Council took place in Moscow. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the CIS Economic Council, First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev.
CIS headquarters hold the Inter-Ministry of Foreign Affairs consultations on information interaction
Inter-MFA consultations on the topic “On the interaction of CIS member states in the information sphere” were held on December 7–8 in the CIS Executive Committee. Representatives of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and the CIS Executive Committee took part in the event.
Al-Jarwan: Dragon Oil in Turkmenistan will completely stop burning gas by 2027
Dragon Oil in Turkmenistan will completely stop burning gas at its production sites by 2027. This was stated by the company's CEO Ali Rashid Al Jarwan at the signing ceremony of the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter agreement during the COP 28 conference.
Kazakhstan plans to switch to a single time zone in 2024
The Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan has come up with a project to amend the government decree regulating the calculation of time in the country. According to the draft document, Kazakhstan intends to apply the fifth time zone (UTC+05.00) uniformly throughout its territory, the press service of the ministry reported.
UNDP Director pays three-day official visit to Turkmenistan
Ms. Ivana Živković, United Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Europe and the CIS, will undertake her first official visit to Turkmenistan from December 10 to 12, 2023.
Russia will accelerate the deadline for issuing special permits for heavy and large-sized transport
In Russia, the period for issuing special permits for the movement of heavy and large vehicles on roads has been reduced.
