ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) – A senior Kazakh lawmaker has proposed the creation of a state-backed crypto bank to regulate digital assets, arguing that the country’s ban on cryptocurrency transactions has only driven the market underground. Azat Peruashev, the leader of the Ak Zhol party, addressed his proposal to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov,...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — In central Afghanistan’s Parwan province, about 64 kilometers north of Kabul, a women-led clothing and handicraft business is giving Afghan women economic independence. The company, Almas, was founded six months ago by five entrepreneurial women with an initial investment of 220,000 afghanis ($3,136). Currently, 15...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbek scientists secured first place at the prestigious TMS Annual Meeting 2025, hosted by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society in Las Vegas. The conference brought together over 4,000 experts from leading global organizations, industries, and academic institutions specializing in aerospace and mechanical...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has adopted an ambitious energy efficiency plan to save 1.1 billion cubic meters of natural gas and 2.6 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in 2025. The initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize outdated infrastructure, reduce energy waste, and boost expand renewable energy resources. During...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — The XII Kazakhstan Mechanical Engineering Forum will be held on April 24-25, in capital Astana, bringing together over 1,500 participants from more than 20 countries to discuss the future of the industry. The event will serve as a key platform for fostering collaboration between government officials, industry leade...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV)— Uzbekistan is accelerating its nuclear energy development, engaging both Russian and French partners to secure its energy future. Officials argue that nuclear power is essential to reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels while supporting the country’s renewable energy goals. Azim Akhmadkhodjaev, head of Uzbekist...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan has raised alarms over the rapid disappearance of glaciers, warning of severe water shortages and calling for urgent global action during a high-level event at the United Nations Headquarters on March 21, Daryo News reported. The session brought together representatives from the United Nations, UNESCO, ...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The Taliban-led Afghan government has allocated 7,000 acres of state-owned land in northern Jawzjan province to resettle Afghans deported from Iran and Pakistan, officials announced. According to TOLOnews, the decision follows a directive from the Taliban’s supreme leader, and efforts are underway in coordination wi...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV)— In northern Afghanistan’s Sar-i-Pul province, women are turning small home gardens into a lifeline. Once burdened by financial struggles and limited job opportunities, they are now growing vegetables to support their families, gaining both income and independence. According to Pajhwok Afghan News, these gardens have ...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Uzbekistan is set to implement a major energy sector overhaul as part of the “Uzbekistan – 2030” strategy, which prioritizes environmental protection and the transition to a “green” economy. According to Uz Daily, the country plans to decommission outdated thermal power plant units and adop...
