ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has launched its first state-backed cryptocurrency investment fund as part of a wider strategy to position itself at the forefront of digital finance. The Alem Crypto Fund, unveiled this week, is designed to channel long-term investment into digital assets while laying the groundwork for future state-leve...
HERAT, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghanistan is seeking to revive its tourism sector and showcase its cultural heritage through a week-long art and handicraft exhibition at Herat’s Ikhtiyaruddin Citadel, a UNESCO-listed fortress dating back to the 14th century. According to the ToloNews, the exhibition was launched with support from Turkey’s stat...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has taken a step toward closing the gender gap in technology by launching its first Women’s Venture Fund. The initiative, revealed on Sept. 29, is designed to give female entrepreneurs better access to financing, mentorship, and international networks, while allowing contributions from investors of any si...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan will host one of its largest international chess events next month as players from around the world gather for the President’s Cup, scheduled from October 9–16 in the capital. The competition highlights the growing profile of chess in Central Asia, where governments increasingly see international tourna...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan is preparing to launch its annual “Female Health Month” this October, a nationwide campaign designed to mobilize women aged 18 and older to undergo preventive screenings for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs such as hypertension, diabetes, breast cancer, and cervical cancer remain among the leading c...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The Taliban-led Afghan government has banned the import of plastic bags in an effort to curb rising pollution and promote environmentally friendly alternatives. The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) said the move is part of a broader plan to reduce the country’s reliance on single-use plastics and to ...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Health authorities in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province have launched a large-scale measles vaccination campaign aimed at protecting hundreds of thousands of children against the highly contagious disease. The drive, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), comes amid a spike in infections and multiple recent c...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan’s Romit Biosphere Reserve has been officially admitted into the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, joining an international effort to protect biodiversity while fostering sustainable development. The decision was announced on September 27 during the 37th Session of the International Coordinatin...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — A Tajik parliamentarian has called for a sweeping ban on social media access for children under the age of 14, with parental consent required for teenagers between 14 and 17. The proposal has ignited debate across the country, raising questions about children’s rights, digital literacy, and the role of parents in ...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has launched a new flotation facility at the Donskoy Mining and Processing Plant (GOK) in the western city of Khromtau, designed to recover chromium from industrial waste and boost environmentally sustainable mining. The project is part of the ERG Green program led by Kazchrome, a subsidiary of Eurasian R...
