ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have moved into the implementation phase of a long-awaited submarine fiber-optic cable project under the Caspian Sea, aimed at transforming Eurasian connectivity. The high-capacity cable system, stretching nearly 400 kilometers, is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. According to...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a key player in the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, with researchers developing the capacity to manufacture lithium-ion battery components from start to finish using local raw materials. At Nazarbayev University in Astana, scientists have successfully launched a pilot p...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has successfully completed a pilot test of Chinese satellite internet technology, marking a key step in the country’s broader plan to expand digital connectivity across education, health, and infrastructure sectors. The trial was conducted in the Almaty region in cooperation with Shanghai SpaceSail, a Chi...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran has officially launched a fiber optic production facility in Venezuela, marking a significant step in its efforts to export advanced technological expertise to Latin America and broaden its global technology diplomacy. The project, initiated by Iranian knowledge-based firms, was announced by Seyed Sattar Hashemi, Ira...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Turkish defense electronics giant Aselsan recorded $1.3 billion in export contracts in the first half of 2025, its highest ever for a six-month period, as the company continues to expand its international footprint amid rising global defense demand. The company signed $2.8 billion in total new contracts between Janua...
MOGADISHU, Somalia (MNTV) — Türkiye will construct a spaceport in Somalia, marking a major milestone in its space exploration and defense strategy, officials announced this week. According to Türkiye Today, the project, led by the Türkiye Space Agency (TUA), is set to break ground soon on a 900-square-kilometer site along Somalia’s Indian Ocea...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has released the first national report in South Asia evaluating its readiness to adopt artificial intelligence, positioning itself as an early mover in a region still grappling with the ethical, technological, and social implications of AI. The report, developed over the past 10 months by a cross-sector ste...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — A new accelerator program is opening doors for women and girls across Uzbekistan to enter the tech entrepreneurship space—challenging long-standing gender barriers in the country’s digital economy. Launched on July 30 in Tashkent, the SG Women initiative is the first nationwide program focused entirely on supporti...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is set to overhaul its agricultural sector with a new digital platform that merges satellite data, drone technology, and smart irrigation tools—part of a wider push to modernize farming and address deep-rooted challenges in land and water management. According to UZ Daily, the government announced the c...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Pakistan has successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite into orbit, marking a significant milestone in its expanding space program. The launch was carried out from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, as part of a growing partnership between the two countries in aerospace and high-tech collaboration....
