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 According to Uz Daily, the country plans to decommission outdated thermal power plant units and adop...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Trade relations between Uzbekistan and China are deepening as the two countries collaborate on new industrial and technological projects. The latest development is the launch of a battery manufacturing plant for electric scooters in the Kokand Free Economic Zone (FEZ), marking another milestone in their growing ec...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — In a move reminiscent of its Soviet past, Kyrgyzstan is set to implement new regulations that tighten state control over religious education and the distribution of religious materials. The State Commission for Religious Affairs has drafted a proposal outlining procedures for state religious studies examinations an...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV)– Firooza, a 36-year-old woman, has defied the odds to build a thriving sewing business in the Ghor province of Afghanistan. Having turned her childhood dream into reality, she is now empowering other women. According to Salam Watandar, her journey began 12 years ago when she brought home her first sewing machine. Toda...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Many fashion designers and clothing brands are incorporating shawls, a symbol of Malay identity and cultural heritage, into their Eidul Fitr collections to complement modern as well as traditional outfits, Free Malaysia Today reports. In the past, draping a shawl or long scarf over the shoulder was associ...
HANOI, Vietnam (MNTV) — International visitors from India, Indonesia, and Malaysia have increased sharply, but Halal-certified foods, including bread, are still not plentiful, VIETNAM.VN reports. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tuan, Head of Oriental Studies Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Ho Chi Minh City National University)...
OSAKA, Japan (MNTV) — The organizer of the World Exposition in Japan’s Osaka has rejected a request for more prayer rooms due to space constraints. With only one prayer room available, which does not cater to any specific religion, there are concerns that the needs of expo visitors may not be met, Kyodo News reports. […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia has been ranked the seventh-best country in the world for retirement in 2025, according to International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index, Free Malaysia Today reports. The ranking evaluates the best places for foreign retirees based on factors such as cost of living, healthcare, climate, a...
GENEVA, Switzerland (MNTV)- A stark warning has emerged from the UN’s special committee against HIV-AIDS, with Executive Director Winnie Byanyima highlighting the devastating potential of recent US funding cuts to Africa’s HIV programs. The agency projects a grim scenario: a potential 6.3 million AIDS-related deaths and 8.7 million new HIV in...
DODOMA, Tanzania (MNTV)- The Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) has launched a significant initiative in Dodoma in the south eastern African state of Tanzania, funding short-term training programs for over 3,000 women. The program, conducted in collaboration with the ‘Wanawake na Samia’ Group, aims to empower women by enhancing...
