Talks are underway in Ashgabat between the heads of the state-owned concerns Turkmengaz and Turkmennebit with Viktor Nikitin, Head of Business Development at BASF Intertrade AG. The company, representing the interests of the German chemical leader headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, confirmed its intention to expand its technological presence in the Turkmen market
From 19 to 22 August 2026, Ashgabat will become the epicenter of business activity in the children’s and family products sector. The international exhibition Kids Expo 2026 “Everything for Children” will bring together global brands, leading distributors, and innovative service providers on one dynamic platform, shaping the future of childhood across Central Asia.
Construction of the 4.2 GW Lianghekou project continues in Sichuan. The underground cavern is ready to boost China's clean energy stability and regulation.
On February 23, decisive negotiations with a delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) began at the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan. The main goal of the two-day visit was to finalize the Framework Agreement, which will pave the way for major European investments in the country's strategic sectors
The results of trading at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan (SCRMET) over the past week demonstrated strong activity from foreign investors. A total of 31 transactions were registered, with total foreign currency revenue exceeding 37 million 801 thousand US dollars
2026 marked a special milestone for the "Sounds of the Dutar" Foundation, marking the launch of the tenth, anniversary season of the Nury Khalmamedov Moscow International Arts Festival. The opening of this cultural celebration, held on February 22 in the intimate atmosphere of the music salon of the A.N. Scriabin Memorial Museum, was poetically titled "Music of the Universe and Melody of the Soul"
In January 2026, the prestigious Tyler Prize, internationally known as the "Nobel Prize for Ecology," was awarded to American biologist Toby Keirs. She became the youngest woman in history to receive this award. Her achievement is the discovery that beneath our feet exists a complex "market economy," created by fungi and plants millions of years ago
Ambassador of Turkmenistan Nazarguly Shagulyev met with Turkmen students at the A.D. Sakharov International State Environmental Institute in Minsk. The discussion focused not only on diplomatic dates but also on how future environmentalists can apply European experience to implement "green" initiatives and projects in their homeland
The State Concern "Turkmengas" on behalf of the tender commission announces an international tender for the selection of a contractor to perform calibration of measuring instruments in an accredited calibration center for the state verification of measuring instruments
A round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Zimbabwe was held in Ashgabat. The meetings, held at the level of the Foreign Minister and relevant deputies, resulted in the signing of a Protocol, laying the legal basis for regular diplomatic dialogue
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has signed an order introducing 10% tariffs on imports from all countries
On 23 February 2026, a two-day official visit of the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to Georgia began. On the same day, a meeting was held at the Parliament of Georgia between representatives of the legislative bodies of Turkmenistan and Georgia, led by the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D. Gulmanova and the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Sh. Papuashvili.
HHLA CEO Angela Titzrath highlights China as a key partner for Hamburg. Focus on COSCO partnership, Tollerort terminal, and green supply chains.
Google has introduced an important update in the beta version of Android 17 that eliminates one of the system’s oldest issues — micro-lags during scrolling and animations
Advanced drones and AI robots remove ice from power lines in the Dabie Mountains to ensure stable energy supply for the Yangtze River Delta region.
