Ashgabat, 13 November 2025: On 13th November2025, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, successfully launched the International Startup Forum 2025 within the framework of the Turkmentel–2025 Exhibition and International Conference. This event marked a significant milestone in … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurial Activity in Uzbekistan Demonstrates Steady Growth
On the eve of Entrepreneur’s Day, the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) presented an overview of the business climate in Uzbekistan, based on a nationwide survey. The results show that more than one-third of entrepreneurs report improved business activity, while the majority expect higher demand and increased employment in the coming months. Overall, the business … [Read more...]
Modern Turkmen Gardening in Focus: The Vision of JSC “Miwe”
The Open Joint Stock Company (JSC) Miwe brings together four agricultural enterprises—Hemsaýa, Gök bulut, Miweli atyz, and Datly miwe. Collectively, they manage 1,200 hectares of state-leased land for a 99-year term in the Kaakhka district and near the village of Bagir in Akhal province. Each farm plays a vital role in advancing Turkmenistan’s agro-industrial … [Read more...]
IFT 2025: Turkmenistan has the most simplified tax system for entrepreneurs
Kerim Akmamedov, the founder of the Altyn Kanun Law Company, spoke at the International forum "Investments in the Future of Turkmenistan". In his speech, he noted the key aspects of legal support for entrepreneurship and investment attractiveness of Turkmenistan. Altyn Kanun specializes in corporate law and has offices not only in Turkmenistan, but also in other countries. … [Read more...]
IFT 2025: Turkmenistan’s Four Pillars of Investment Attractiveness – Stability, Resources, Energy, Law
The International Forum on Attracting Investments in the Private Sector of Turkmenistan "Investments in the Future of Turkmenistan" (IFT 2025) was held in Ashgabat. This significant event attracted the attention of entrepreneurs, investors and representatives of government agencies united by a common goal — the development of the country's economy through active … [Read more...]
Workshop in Turkmen Farab Turns Plastic Waste into Export Products
In Farab, Lebap province of Turkmenistan, there is a unique production facility — a workshop for recycling used plastic containers. This company not only solves an important environmental problem, but also produces high-quality products that are in demand abroad, as reported by the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan." With the spread of plastic containers worldwide, the problem … [Read more...]
Ongoing rehabilitation of Karakalpakstan is a success story from Uzbekistan, mitigating Aral Sea disaster impact
Karakalpakstan is an autonomous region of Uzbekistan, bordering with Turkmenistan. It was a thriving region in the 1970s, when irrigation from the Amu Darya was being expanded. However, the evaporation of the Aral Sea has made Karakalpakstan one of Uzbekistan's poorest regions. Karakalpakstan has an area of 166,590 km2 (64,320 sq mi), and has a population of about 2 million … [Read more...]
UNDP Supports Youth Entrepreneurship in Turkmenistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, as part of the Country Component for Turkmenistan of the regional project "Promoting Resilient Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism in Central Asia," conducted a series of mentorship trainings focused on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship for youth in the project’s pilot regions. These sessions were designed … [Read more...]
The development of the trade sector is a factor in strengthening the national economy
TDH Commentary Turkmenistan's trade policy is one of the key factors of the country's economic development and its foreign policy relations. The growth of trade turnover in the domestic market is evidence of the successful implementation of the tasks set for the sphere of trade, as well as improving the welfare and social standard of living of the people. At an expanded … [Read more...]