Many developing nations, particularly those in South Asia, Africa, and island nations, rely heavily on NOAA’s early warning systems for hurricanes, cyclones, and extreme NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) – The reported downsizing of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has triggered concerns worldwide, as experts warn o...
Strategic partnership to drive marine innovation, technology transfer, and economic cooperation MUSCAT, Oman – Oman is strengthening its fisheries and industrial sectors by partnering with South Korea, leveraging its strategic geographic location and vast marine resources. Ocean Experts Fisheries LLC of Oman and South Korea’s Harbon Co. have l...
Jewher Ilham, separated from her father over a decade ago, warns that conditions for Uyghurs continue to worsen and urges the world to act against forced labor TOKYO, Japan (MNTV) – The daughter of Ilham Tohti, a prominent Uyghur economist serving a life sentence in China, is stepping up efforts to highlight the persecution of […]
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) rolled out the scheme as part of its broader plastic waste management initiative in Chittagong DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) – Bangladesh has introduced an insurance policy for waste workers, offering financial protection to those handling hazardous plastic waste. Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) rolled out the sc...
New variety set to enhance productivity, bolster exports, and accelerate mechanized farming ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (MNTV) – Turkmenistan is gearing up to introduce a high-yield, medium-fiber cotton variety, “Yolöten-54,” in 2025 as part of its efforts to modernize agriculture, boost exports, and strengthen mechanized harvesting. Th...
$90 million project to produce 2.2 billion cans annually, boost exports, and create 500 jobs. TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Uzbekistan is set to establish its first large-scale aluminum can production plant as part of the East Can Solutions project. The facility, spanning 21 hectares in Tashkent’s Yangihayat district, will cover 100,000 squar...
New system to assess 8 million properties, create unified database, and ensure tax fairness TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Uzbekistan will implement a nationwide mass evaluation system to determine real estate market values more accurately. A presidential decree, “On the Introduction of Real Estate Valuation”, outlines the plan. According to Qa...
Governments roll out AI strategies, billion-dollar investments to compete on the world stage ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Central Asia is accelerating its push into artificial intelligence (AI), with governments rolling out national strategies, investing in digital infrastructure, and drafting AI-specific laws to compete globally. Despite chall...
New nature reserve planned as seal deaths and shrinking sea raise alarm ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) – Kazakhstan is set to establish a dedicated nature reserve to protect the endangered Caspian seal as the species faces mounting threats from habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. The decision comes in response to a troubling environmental ...
Massive gas chemical facility to enhance domestic supply, create thousands of jobs ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan will build a $1.35 billion gas chemical plant to ramp up domestic fertilizer production, reduce reliance on imports, and expand exports. The facility, announced during a meeting between Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and E...