New smart films developed in Uzbekistan use nanotechnology to regulate greenhouse temperature, reducing energy needs by over 60% TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan, in collaboration with China, is preparing to launch industrial production of high-tech “smart” greenhouse films that promise to revolutionize climate control in agriculture w...
Brunei experienced broad-based growth in 2024 with real GDP increasing by 4.2%, says ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office in its regional economic outlook SINGAPORE (MNTV) — Brunei’s economic growth is projected to be 2.6% in both 2025 and 2026, said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) in its regional economic outlook. AMRO...
Algerian, Turkish foreign ministers co-chair 3rd meeting of Türkiye-Algeria joint planning group ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) – Algeria aims to increase trade volume with Türkiye to $10 billion, following a high-level meeting between the Türkiye-Algeria Joint Planning Group in Algiers, Algeria’s capital. Last year, he said the two nations’ mu...
Casablanca Stock Exchange to share expertise in creating Mauritania’s first financial market DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Morocco and Mauritania have taken a significant step in deepening economic ties with the signing of an agreement to create the Nouakchott Stock Exchange, Mauritania’s first financial market. The protocol was signed last week betwee...
Istiklal Street reclaims title as city’s busiest shopping avenue; local brands dominate retail mix ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Three of Istanbul’s iconic shopping corridors — Istiklal Street, Bağdat Street, and the Nişantaşı district — maintained high occupancy and pedestrian traffic in 2024, bolstered by strong interest in local brands. The 11...
Agreements to boost passenger and cargo rail fleet as Tehran targets 40 million tons in freight capacity TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s private sector has signed two major investment agreements with the government to upgrade the country’s rail transportation systems, committing over $1.5 billion to expanding passenger and freight capacities. The...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysian businesses more than doubled growth on TikTok Shop during Ramadan and Eid al Fitr, reports World of Buzz. This momentum was fuelled by a more diverse seller-and-creator collaboration, with over 3 million affiliate creators and more than 1.7 million local sellers. Moreover, the average order vol...
Private sukuk issuance structured under Shariah-compliant Mudarabah model marks milestone for Islamic finance in Central Asia TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Alif, a prominent Islamic fintech company operating in Central Asia, has successfully completed its first private sukuk issuance worth US$5 million. The announcement was made by Alif CEO N...
New law aims to boost paper, textile, and construction industries while maintaining strict anti-narcotics oversight ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is set to legalize the cultivation of industrial hemp, after the Mazhilis, the lower house of parliament, approved a draft law aimed at streamlining regulations for internal affairs bodies. ...
Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan says President Xi Jinping has opened doors for Malaysia TAPAH, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia stands to benefit significantly from China’s growing willingness to collaborate, particularly in areas such as rare earth processing, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and artificial intelli...
