BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan is considering the construction of a monorail system in its capital Bishkek to modernize public transport and tackle worsening traffic congestion. According to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy and Commerce, discussions have taken place between representatives of the Chinese company CRRC Changchun Railway V...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is set to host AlmatyFair.ai, the country’s largest artificial intelligence exhibition, from March 28 to March 30. The event will bring together leading global and regional tech companies, startups, and AI experts to present cutting-edge innovations in sectors like industry, finance, public administratio...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Trams are set to return to Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent after an eight-year hiatus, following the signing of a roadmap between Deputy Mayor Sharof Rakhmonov and French Minister-Delegate for Foreign Trade and Citizens Abroad Laurent Saint-Martin. Tashkent’s tram system, the largest and oldest in Central Asia, was...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The European Union (EU) has committed €5 million ($5.43 million) to support EMERGENCY, an international non-governmental organization (NGO), in enhancing medical training programs across Afghanistan. This three-year initiative aims to improve access to high-quality healthcare by developing specialized skills among ...
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (MNTV) — Representatives from Central Asian countries recently convened online to address regional water policy challenges, focusing on the International Water Management Institute’s (IWMI) proposed project, “Scientific-Political Dialogue on Water Diplomacy in Central Asia: Promoting Knowledge-Based Scientifi...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) —- The Uzbek government has announced an ambitious plan to develop the country’s water supply and wastewater infrastructure in 2025, aiming to improve access for millions. This year, authorities will lay 1,619 kilometers of water pipelines and 521 kilometers of sewer networks, while constructing or renovating ...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that 80% of health centers in Afghanistan under its support are at risk of closure by June due to funding shortages. The organization raised the alarm in a report published on March 17, stressing that millions could lose access to essential healthcare. According to [&he...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Uzbekistan has introduced a new presidential decree aimed at expanding opportunities for women, with ambitious goals in employment, education, and entrepreneurship set for 2025. Under the initiative, the government will provide jobs to 2 million women across various sectors. Additionally, 250,000 women will receiv...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) – A cultural exhibition celebrating Kazakhstan’s nomadic heritage has gained international recognition, winning top awards at the Best Experience Marketing Awards (BEMA). The project, “Nomad Spirit: Boundless Horizons,” took second place in the Best EXPO Event International category and third place in the...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) – Economic hardship is driving more children in Afghanistan into hard labor, with many working in grueling conditions instead of attending school. In Kabul’s car repair shops, children handle heavy tools for long hours to support their families. Among them are Bilal and Usman, who work from dawn to dusk. “We hav...
