China expands car, appliance trade-in subsidies for 2026 to boost consumption
China will expand nationwide subsidies in 2026 for car trade-ins and home appliances, introducing a percentage-based system to boost domestic consumption.
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GITEX Central Asia 2026: Astana to Bring Together IT Leaders from the Region and the World
In June 2026, Central Asia will take a powerful step into the global tech scene. The world's largest IT brand, GITEX, is officially coming to the region: the GITEX Central Asia & Caucasus forum will be held in Astana from June 2 to 4
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Launch Pilot Freight Transport along the China-Europe Corridor
Logistics agencies in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are beginning the practical phase of developing the multimodal China-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran-Turkey-Europe corridor. This pilot project aims to test the effectiveness of this complex transport chain
North-South International Transport Corridor: Astrakhan to Host International Forum on Caspian Logistics
The 5th International Forum "Transport Logistics of the Caspian Region" will be held in Astrakhan on April 15-16, 2026. The event will bring together hundreds of delegates to find answers to pressing issues faced by the transport industry last year
The EU’s new carbon tax comes into force: how will it affect global trade?
Brussels’ goal is to level the playing field between domestic producers and foreign suppliers
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are Implementing Digital Standards for Customs Personnel Training
In anticipation of 2026, a delegation from the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan paid a working visit to the Customs Institute of Uzbekistan in Tashkent
China's total value of logistics up 5 pct to 47.27 trln US dollars in first 11 months
China’s total logistics value reached 331.2 trillion yuan in the first 11 months, showing steady growth driven by consumer demand, e-commerce and green logistics.
The President of Turkmenistan Approved the Cotton Industry Production Plan for 2026
The head of state signed a decree defining the production vector for cotton growing in Turkmenistan for 2026. The document lays the foundation for the systemic modernization of the industry, emphasizing the rational use of natural resources and a scientific approach to farming
Japan Expects the Launch of Direct Ashgabat-Tokyo Flights as a New Stage in Its Logistics Partnership
Direct air service between Turkmenistan and Japan, a key topic during the December summit in Tokyo, continues to be actively discussed in Japanese business circles
Container Traffic Through Turkmenistan Has Nearly Doubled
The Ministry of Railway Transport of Turkmenistan reported significant progress in the development of international transport corridors during the first 11 months of 2025
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Are Establishing a Dialogue on Pharmaceutical Technologies—from the Market to Personnel
Pharmaceutical industry Turkmenistan, which received a powerful boost from the creation of a medical cluster in the city of Arkadag, is reaching a new level of regional cooperation. An agreement was recently signed in Tashkent linking the scientific potential of Uzbek universities with the investment opportunities of Turkmen businesses
Capital of Fashion 2026: Major Apparel and Fashion Exhibition Will Be Held in Ankara
From February 11 to 13, 2026, the capital of Türkiye will become a global hub of the fashion industry. The 4th Ankara Ready-to-Wear Exhibition — Capital of Fashion (COF'26) will take place at the ATO Congresium Convention Center
Bitcoin in Waiting Mode: Experts Predict a New Surge Toward $100,000
The cryptocurrency market has entered a phase of “heightened anticipation.” After a year filled with events, investors are pausing ahead of new economic signals
Turkmen and Chinese Specialists Practiced Energy Bridge Maintenance Methods in Kunming
A specialized course for technical specialists from the energy sector and relevant agencies of Turkmenistan concluded in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The program focused on advanced methods for monitoring and ensuring the safety of cross-border oil and gas infrastructure
Iran and Turkmenistan Discussed Cooperation in the Caspian Sea
The Caspian agenda always occupies a prominent place in the dialogue between Ashgabat and Tehran. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and Turkmenistan's Special Representative for Caspian Affairs Murad Atajanov held talks, outlining the contours of cooperation for the coming year, IRNA reports
