Childhood obesity rises sharply as chronic malnutrition and climate pressures persist. DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan is grappling with a growing public health crisis as it faces a dual burden of malnutrition and obesity among children, compounded by water insecurity and climate vulnerability, according to a new United Nations report...
Country aims to plant one million trees, produce domestic olive oil, and expand exotic crop farming ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has launched a $20 million initiative to develop the country’s first olive plantations, with plans to cultivate up to 100 hectares by 2025. The move signals a new direction in agricultural diversification, ...
Country to lead regional efforts with Eco Expo, endangered species summit, and cross-border conservation push TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan will host the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Donor Assembly in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s growing leadership on environmental and climate issues in Central Asia. T...
In northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, more than 300 people have been served legal notices after silent protests against controversial changes to Islamic charitable laws. Protesters wore black armbands during prayers. Indian authorities now require each person to appear before a magistrate and provide financial bonds of more than $2,000 to e...
Asia’s Harmony Festival in Tauranga to spotlight Indonesia’s ethnic diversity TAURANGA, New Zealand (MNTV) – A cultural festival in New Zealand will shine a light on Indonesia’s vast ethnic and linguistic diversity while celebrating shared traditions across Asia. The Asia’s Harmony Festival, organized by Bay of Plenty Indonesia Inc, will take ...
Monash University study finds boys in low-income communities spend less time on education MNTV News Desk – Boys from disadvantaged communities in Indonesia and Fiji are spending significantly less time on education than girls, according to a new study by Monash University. The findings reflect a growing global trend of boys falling behind aca...
Local SMEs and start-ups may face pressure, but strong Asian ties offer a path forward KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 24% reciprocal tariff on Malaysian imports has raised red flags for the country’s tech industry, especially among small and medium enterprises. But industry players say regional ...
Muslim Affairs Minister says regional neighbors keen to learn from Singapore’s model SINGAPORE (MNTV) – As Southeast Asia’s Muslim minority communities seek new ways to grow and thrive, Singapore is stepping forward to share its experience in building a resilient and forward-looking Muslim community. Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masago...
Wives say husbands ignore them for phones, leaving them lonely and disconnected KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – More elderly Malaysian couples are ending their marriages due to phone and social media addiction. Marriage counsellor Hushim Salleh says half of the older couples he sees in Selangor end up divorcing—many because of husbands glued t...
Virginia-based company re-enters Afghan market, offering web design, hosting, and digital marketing. KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — ZubLink LLC, a U.S.-registered web solutions company with roots in Afghanistan, has announced its return to the Afghan market, aiming to provide digital services to businesses struggling in the country’s challenging...
