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Kyrgyzstan's agricultural production doubles in Q1 2026: official
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (191+ words) BISHKEK, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The gross domestic product of agricultural production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 47. 923 billion soms (approximately 547 million U. S. dollars) in January-March, an increase of 102. 8 percent year on year, the country's Kabar news agency reported Friday, citing the Ministry of Water…...
Padu to roll out advanced analytics
1+ week, 2+ day ago (445+ words) PUTRAJAYA: Beginning next month, the Central Database Hub (Padu) will provide advanced analytic services to government agencies and ministries, evolving from its previous role of just verifying personal data. Economy Minister Akmal Nas'rul'lah Mohd Nasir said the analytic services of…...
China to enhance quality, efficiency of energy cooperation with Turkmenistan: vice premier
1+ week, 6+ day ago (258+ words) ASHGABAT, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said here Thursday that China stands ready to work with Turkmenistan to take the 20th anniversary of their strategic cooperation in the natural gas sector as an opportunity to further enhance the quality…...
Azerbaijan wind power output surges over 50-fold in Q1 2026
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (153+ words) BAKU, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Wind farms in Azerbaijan generated 233 million k Wh of electricity in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 51. 8-fold increase compared to the same period last year, APA news agency reported Wednesday. Azerbaijan wind power output surges over…...
Kyrgyzstan's GDP grows 10. 1 pct in Q1 2026
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (163+ words) BISHKEK, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyzstan's GDP grew by 10. 1 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, reaching about 4. 9 billion U. S. dollars, the country's National Statistical Committee reported on Wednesday. The service sector remained the largest contributor to the economy, accounting for…...
Azerbaijan oil output falls, gas steady in Q1 2026
2+ week, 2+ day ago (396+ words) BAKU, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Azerbaijan produced 6. 6 million tonnes of oil, including condensate, in the first quarter of 2026, down 4. 3 percent year on year, while gas output remained steady at 12. 6 billion cubic meters, the country's Ministry of Energy said Monday. Azerbaijan oil output…...
ADB projects Uzbekistan's economic growth at 6. 7 pct in 2026
2+ week, 5+ day ago (161+ words) TASHKENT, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's economic growth is projected to remain robust at 6. 7 percent in 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Friday. ADB projects Uzbekistan's economic growth at 6. 7 pct in 2026 TASHKENT, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's economic growth is projected to remain robust…...
Armenia, Kazakhstan discuss rail connectivity, regional trade
2+ week, 6+ day ago (147+ words) YEREVAN, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Railway links and unblocking regional routes dominated talks Thursday between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and visiting Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev, Armenpress reported. Armenia, Kazakhstan discuss rail connectivity, regional trade YEREVAN, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Railway links and…...
Brunei bank showcases digital innovation, AI capabilities
3+ week, 5+ day ago (355+ words) Held in conjunction with the festive celebrations, the exhibition centres on the theme "AI as a catalyst for community development, highlighting how technology can be applied to support socioeconomic development in a way that is inclusive, responsible and grounded in…...
Matrade aims to boost Malaysia-Uzbekistan trade, taps Central Asia as strategic gateway
3+ week, 5+ day ago (351+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral trade between Malaysia and Uzbekistan, positioning the Central Asian nation as a strategic gateway to the'broader'regional market. MATRADE deputy chief'executive officer S Jai Shankar…...