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...
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV): Malaysia is among nations aiming to use artificial intelligence (AI) in investigating commercial crimes. However, the Artificial Intelligence Society Malaysia has urged the police force to first guarantee that the men in blue receive thorough training, The Star reports. Its president Dr Azree Shahrel Ahmad Nazri...
BANGUI, Central African Republic (MNTV)- Facing devastating floods and increasing urbanization, the Central African Republic (CAR) is launching a $70 million project to build resilient cities, providing a lifeline for its most vulnerable populations. The CAR Inclusive and Resilient Cities Project (PROVIR), funded by global partners, aims to p...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (MNTV) – Ethiopia’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a transformation, with a groundbreaking project significantly boosting wheat production in its traditionally challenging lowland regions, reports the Addis Standard. The ADAPT-Wheat project, led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (C...
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 According to Uz Daily, the country plans to decommission outdated thermal power plant units and adop...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – Jordan is set to complete the second phase of its landmark electricity interconnection project with Iraq by the end of July 2025, marking a major milestone in regional energy cooperation. The National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) has finished 95% of civil works for the project, with teams now focused on installing [&...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) – The Egyptian government has signed a strategic agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, to accelerate the modernization of its airport infrastructure through increased private investment. The deal, signed at a ceremony in Cairo, aims to enhance operational eff...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — When the Eid homecoming season arrives, train stations in Indonesia are often crowded. During peak hours, the passenger flow often gets stuck at the boarding gate. A railway operator, Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), is using face recognition technology to make it easier for passengers so they don’t need to ...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has approved the construction of a $1.35 billion fertilizer plant in the Mangistau region, aiming to expand domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. The project, a joint venture between Kazakhstan’s national gas company QazaqGaz and Turkish construction firm ESTA Construction, will be overseen...
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...
