Belarusian Potato Dish Traditions May Be Included in the UNESCO List
Belarus has begun preparing a national dossier titled “Dishes Made from Grated Potatoes” for inclusion in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
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China’s Forex transactions hit historic high in 2025
China's currency market reached a historic $42.6 trillion in 2025. Corporate hedging hit a record 30%, with a net capital inflow of $302.1 billion reported.
The White Gold of the Caspian and the Guvlyduz Production: Achievements of Turkmen Salt Miners
The Guvlyduz enterprise, Turkmenistan's oldest and largest salt production facility, is located on the Caspian Sea coast in the village of Guvlymayak. The 2025 results are impressive: production exceeded 97,000 tons, representing 102.2% of the planned output
Robots are faster, AI is smarter, cloud giants are more powerful: what technology holds in 2026
At CES 2026, NVIDIA unveiled the Rubin platform, which is set to revolutionize artificial intelligence infrastructure and open up new opportunities for cloud systems and robotics
A New Era of Space Exploration: Starship V3 Prepares to Leap Toward Mars with Robots Onboard
While the world remains focused on events on Earth, inside SpaceX hangars the assembly of a system destined to change human history is nearing completion. Company Vice President Kiko Donchev has officially confirmed that the first launch of the Starship V3 orbital system is scheduled for January 2026
Turkmen textiles in Frankfurt set the stage for Ashgabat expo
Turkmenistan showcases high-tech digital printing at Heimtextil 2026 in Frankfurt. Discover the roadmap from the German success to the upcoming TurkmenTextile Expo in Ashgabat.
Akhal-Teke Horses on the Banks of the Danube – Turkmenistan Unveils Its Motto of the Year in Vienna
A major Turkic cultural marathon has kicked off at the UN Vienna Office. The first chord of 2026 was the exhibition "Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of the Purposeful Winged Steeds," organized by the country's embassy in Austria as part of the Organization of Turkic States' Culture Week
The United States Suspends the Issuance of Immigrant Visas to Citizens of a Number of Countries
Starting from January 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of State will suspend the issuance of immigrant visas to citizens of a number of countries which, according to the U.S. side, pose an increased risk of reliance on government social benefits
Ashgabat Volunteers Confirm High Level of Professional Preparation for Match Against Al-Nassr
On February 11, a landmark sporting event will take place in Ashgabat — the Round of 16 match of the AFC Champions League 2
World’s first 20-MW offshore wind turbine installed in waters near Fujian
China has installed the world’s first 20MW offshore wind turbine off Fujian’s coast. It will generate over 80 million kWh of electricity annually.
Japan launches the world’s first deep-sea mission to extract rare minerals
Japan has begun a unique experiment to extract rare earth elements from the ocean floor. The scientific drilling vessel Chikyu has headed toward Minamitori Atoll in the Pacific Ocean to recover valuable mineral-rich sediment from an extreme depth of about six kilometers — a first in human history
Shield and Brotherhood Guarding Peace in Central Asia
A gala reception dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan was held at the Yyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat. The event brought together diplomats, military experts, and journalists, providing an important platform for discussing the future of regional security
Turkmen companies are invited to participate in the international LES-EXPO exhibition in Istanbul
The international LES-EXPO exhibition dedicated to cargo engineering services will be held in Istanbul from April 7 to 9, 2026
South Korean Scientists Created Transparent Wood for Smart Energy-Saving Windows
Researchers from Hanbat and Kongju Universities in South Korea have introduced an innovative material — transparent wood — which could revolutionize the construction of smart homes
Turkmenistan’s Energy Institute Introduces Advanced German Technologies into the Educational Process
A new stage of international cooperation has begun at the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan. From January 12 to 16, a training seminar is being held with the participation of professors from leading German universities
