2026 Beijing Book Fair opens
The Beijing Book Fair 2026 opened with leading publishers, over 400,000 books, promoting reading culture, digital publishing and national cultural policy.
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Rio Tinto and Glencore begin new merger talks
British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and Swiss mining company Glencore have officially confirmed that they are holding another round of preliminary discussions on a potential merger that could result in the creation of the world’s largest mining company.
Mild climate, policy support, new experiences attract more tourists worldwide to Guangdong
Warm climate, hot springs and government incentives are driving a winter tourism boom in South China’s Guangdong Province.
ROK visitors touched by preserved legacy of former ROK provisional government in China
Visitors from South Korea were deeply moved after visiting the former Provisional Government building in Chongqing, praising China’s preservation efforts.
Minsk and Ashgabat Are Preparing a "Reboot" of Air Travel and a Cultural Landing.
Deputy Prime Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Media Bahar Seyidova met with Ambassador of Belarus Stanislav Chepurny in Ashgabat. The laconic official statement from the Belarusian Foreign Ministry outlined two key areas: the return of direct flights between the capitals and a large-scale cultural exchange
Ice Sculpture of an Ahalteke Stallion Has Been Presented in Harbin
Students of Harbin Engineering University achieved a notable success at the 18th International Student Snow Sculpture Competition held in the Chinese city of Harbin
Georgia introduces mandatory insurance requirement for incoming tourists
A law requiring foreign tourists entering Georgia to have medical insurance has come into force
Turkmenistan and the UN Are Moving Toward Implementing the New Cooperation Framework until 2030
A meeting between Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and UN Resident Coordinator Dmitry Shlapachenko took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The talks marked a symbolic transition from summing up the past five years to the practical launch of a new chapter in the partnership
Ashgabat and New Delhi Prepare High-Level and Foreign Minister Visits
Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held a meeting with the Ambassador of India, Bandaru Wilsonbabu. This diplomatic dialogue confirmed the parties’ intention to give substantive content to the bilateral partnership agenda in 2026
Ashgabat Synchronized Its Watches with Islamabad and Washington
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held two important meetings that outlined the contours of cooperation with Pakistan and the United States for the coming year, the ministry's press service reported
The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation Has Launched an Online Platform.
The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care has launched an official website – hemayat.gov.tm. The launch of the portal in early 2026, declared the Year of the "Purposeful Winged Steeds" in Turkmenistan, symbolizes the transition of the country's most important social initiative to a modern digital format
Scientists warn of magnetic storms expected on Friday
Minimal-level magnetic storms are expected on Friday around midday due to a medium-sized plasma ejection passing near the Earth, scientists from the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy at the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported
The United Kingdom bans daytime fast food advertising to combat childhood obesity
New regulations have come into force in the United Kingdom banning the advertising of foods high in fat, salt, and sugar on daytime television and online platforms
Turkmenistan Schedules Elections for Mejlis Deputies and People's Council Members: Date and Constituencies
The Mejlis of Turkmenistan adopted a resolution scheduling election in newly formed velayat etraps, as well as to replace deputies and local council members who have resigned early. According to the document, voting will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026
Online payment of utility services is available on e.gov.tm portal
The State Services Portal of Turkmenistan, e.gov.tm, has introduced a convenient online payment option for utility services
