Not Just Oil, or Will the World Have Enough Wisdom to Stop the "Perfect Storm"?
Overnight between Friday and Saturday, global trade shifted to tight resource management mode, as the old supply algorithms finally broke down
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The "Cooperation and Development" Exhibition in Ashgabat Will Showcase New Infrastructure Solutions
Deputy Prime Minister Nokerguly Atagulyev reported at a meeting of the Turkmen government on Friday on the final stages of preparations for the international exhibition "Cooperation and Development," which will be held in Ashgabat from April 2 to 4
Turkmenpost Enters Global Marketplaces Through IPS Integration
Turkmenistan's national postal service is becoming a fully-fledged link in global e-commerce. Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Annayev reported at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on the progress of Turkmenpost's accession to the Universal Postal Union's (IPS) digital system
Ozon Officially Enters the Turkmenistan Market: Over 150 Million Products Now Available
Ozon, one of the leading multi-category e-commerce platforms, has announced the launch of sales for customers in Turkmenistan
The EU in the Climate Dialogue with Turkmenistan – New Memorandum Signed
The Turkmenistan-EU Business Forum in Ashgabat will be remembered not only for the exchange of opinions but also for the concrete financial commitments. A striking symbol of the transition from declarations to action was the ceremonial exchange of signed documents, which cemented a new level of cooperation in the field of green energy
Beata Peksa: The European Union Sees Turkmenistan as a Key Pillar for the Global Gateway
The first-ever Turkmenistan-European Union business forum became a platform not only for official statements but also for in-depth policy dialogue. Speaking at the forum, EU Ambassador Beata Peksa outlined Brussels' new strategy for the region. This strategy involves shifting from technical assistance to large-scale, high-quality investments
The WTO Is not an End in Itself, but a Matter of Self-Determination for Turkmen Businesses
At the Turkmenistan-EU business forum, the professional discussion shifted to specific legal and trade mechanisms. Ylham Yarashov, Head of the WTO Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Finance and Economy, presented a detailed report on the country's current integration into the global trading system and the benefits it offers to ordinary entrepreneurs
Turkmenistan's Finance Minister Announces Strategy for Resetting Relations with the EU
The speech by Turkmenistan's Minister of Finance and Economy, Mammetguly Astanagulov, at a business forum in Ashgabat was a moment of truth for market participants. The head of the economic bloc not only reaffirmed the strategic status of the partnership with the European Union but also presented an in-depth analysis of the current trade situation, identifying areas requiring the implementation of new solutions
How Energy Neutrality Is Shaping a New Geography of Reliability
The world crossed the midpoint of the week of March 25, 2026, in a state that experts describe as a resonance of global crises – a rare and dangerous confluence of vectors, when political instability and market volatility have combined with the physical paralysis of key sea routes. While the straits remain zones of extreme risk, the center of gravity of global stability is inexorably shifting to land
Monforts plans to expand technological cooperation with Turkmenistan’s textile industry
Monforts plans to deepen its cooperation with Turkmenistan’s textile industry, focusing on targeted technological upgrades and efficiency improvements rather than building new large-scale facilities
"C5 + Italy" Agroforum and New Vectors of Partnership between Ashgabat and Tashkent
On March 23-24, the capital of Uzbekistan became the center of discussions on food strategy as part of the "Italy – Central Asia (C5) + Azerbaijan" business forum. The two-day meeting, attended by Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida and heads of relevant regional agencies, concluded with the adoption of a final communiqué
Exchange Bulletin | Energy and Textiles Lead Weekly Export Portfolio
The past week at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan (SCRMET) was marked by intense activity among foreign business circles. Twenty-nine transactions were registered, covering key economic sectors, from petrochemicals to light industry
The United States lifts sanctions on Belarusian banks and the potash sector
Relations between Minsk and Washington are entering a new stage. Following talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, U.S. special envoy John Cole announced the complete removal of key economic restrictions
Turkmenistan and the EBRD Are Finalizing a New Partnership Strategy
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov presented a comprehensive plan to expand cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on March 20. The cooperation, which began in 1992 and already includes more than 80 completed projects, is entering a new planning phase
Cotton Sowing in Turkmenistan Begins on March 25
At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Friday, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the official date for the start of mass cotton sowing. This important campaign will begin in all regions of the country on Wednesday, March 25
