TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — The European Union has launched a €12 billion strategic partnership with Central Asia, marking a major new phase of cooperation aimed at boosting infrastructure, energy, digital connectivity, and critical raw materials across the region. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative o...
China hit the U.S. with a 34% tariff on imports following President Donald Trump’s 34% tariffs on Chinese products. These are set to go into effect next Thursday, and will affect U.S. products imported to China. The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council described the U.S. tariffs as one-sided “bullying.” It added th...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Shinta Kamdani, chairwoman of the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo), has said this year’s Idul Fitri did not bring the usual surge in economic growth. “There may be an increase, but it won’t be as significant as usual. [The boost] will be lower than last year,” she said, as quoted by bisnis.com. She [...
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) — A total of 19 Malaysians are listed on the Forbes 2025 Billionaires List with a cumulative wealth of $57.3 billion, reports The Star. Robert Kuok, 101, remains the wealthiest Malaysian for another year, with his net worth increasing to $12.1 billion. The next wealthiest Malaysian is Tan Sri Quek Leng [&h...
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...
Authorities say Temu failed to pay $3.6 million in taxes, leading to regulatory restrictions on its operations. TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Chinese online marketplace Temu has been accused of failing to pay approximately 46 billion soums ($3.6 million) in taxes in Uzbekistan. The announcement was made during a press conference by Mubin Mirza...
WASHINGTON/ISTANBUL (AA) – Tesla’s car deliveries fell 13% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, amid controversies about CEO Elon Musk’s political stance, according to data released Wednesday. The number of vehicles delivered by the US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in the first quarter decreased to 336,681 from 386...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – Iran has uncovered substantial reserves of antimony, a critical semi-metal, in its southeastern region. The discovery, totaling 7,000 tons, positions Iran as a potential key player in the global antimony market, according to the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO). Antim...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – Bilateral trade between Iran and Türkiye has witnessed a significant surge, reaching $17.5 billion as of February this year, with projections to hit $19 billion by the end of the year. According to Tehran Times, Iran’s ambassador to Türkiye, Mohammad-Hossein Habibollahzadeh highlighted the increasing trade volume between ...
LAGOS, Nigeria (MNTV)- The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has launched its inaugural Spring School in Digital Entrepreneurship and Digital Cultures, an initiative designed to foster job and wealth creation through technology. This program aims to redefine the role of the knowledge industry in driving tech-based human capital development in Nige...
