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In January-September 2025, Uzbekistan's economy grew by 7.6 percent.

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Tashkent, October 27 (Xinhua) — Uzbekistan's economy grew by 7.6 percent in the first nine months of 2025, the presidential press service reported on Monday.

“From January to September of this year, the country’s economy grew by 7.6 percent, which significantly exceeds forecasts,” the report says.

"Popular income increased by 18.4 percent, deposit volume by 35.3 percent, and average wages by 19.2 percent. Surveys show growing confidence among the population and businesses, expanding opportunities for employment and income growth," the press service notes.

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UN Secretary-General at ASEAN Summit: Cooperation is key to peace, justice and a sustainable future

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October 27, 2025 Economic development

At the 15th ASEAN-UN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, the UN Secretary-General delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the strategic importance of the partnership between the UN and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. He called ASEAN a "beacon of cooperation" and noted that the spirit of regional unity has become even stronger with the accession of Timor-Leste.

The UN chief identified four key areas of cooperation: peace and conflict prevention, sustainable development and financial justice, climate action, and digital transformation and cybersecurity.

Peace and conflict prevention

The Secretary-General thanked ASEAN countries for their active participation in UN peacekeeping missions and particularly noted Malaysia's role in facilitating a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. He called for respect for international law in the South China Sea and expressed deep concern about the situation in Myanmar, where fighting continues, lives are being lost, millions are being displaced, and humanitarian needs are rapidly growing.

“I strongly condemn the bloodshed and call on all parties to cease hostilities, protect civilians, ensure unimpeded humanitarian access and begin an inclusive political process,” he said, stressing the need to release those arbitrarily detained, including democratically elected leaders.

Financial justice and sustainable development

The UN Secretary-General drew attention to growing inequality and the debt burden that is "suffocating" developing countries. Guterres called for urgent reform of the global financial architecture to ensure that international financial institutions reflect modern realities and ensure greater participation by developing countries, including ASEAN countries, which, he said, are "grossly underrepresented."

Climate action

Ahead of the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, the UN chief called on countries to submit ambitious nationally recognized contributions to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable energy. He noted that ASEAN countries are facing floods, droughts, rising sea levels, and smog, which threaten food security, health, and the region's economy.

Digital transformation and the fight against cybercrime

The Secretary-General called artificial intelligence "a powerful tool for inclusive development." In this regard, he recalled the launch of two UN initiatives: the International Science Panel on AI and the annual Global Dialogue on AI Governance, which aim to bring together science, policy, and practice, giving every country a voice.

The UN chief stressed the need to combat transnational organized crime, including cyber fraud, assuring that the UN Office on Drugs and Crime will continue to support countries in the region.

In closing his speech, Guterres called on forum participants to continue to demonstrate through their actions that cooperation is the most powerful engine of peace and progress, both in Southeast Asia and throughout the world.

“The UN is proud to be your partner,” the Secretary-General said.

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Xi Jinping called for turning the Palace Museum into a window on Chinese civilization.

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BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for the Palace Museum to be made an important base for patriotic education and a significant window for the world to understand Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation.

Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in Beijing while visiting an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Palace Museum.

The exhibition, themed “A Century of Preservation: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum,” features 200 valuable cultural relics and documents, including masterpieces of calligraphy and painting, bronze and jade artifacts, and chronicles the development of the museum.

During his visit, Xi Jinping listened attentively to information about the exhibits on display and frequently stopped to look at the relics and ask more about them.

Calling the Palace Museum an important symbol of Chinese civilization, Xi Jinping pointed out that the museum should develop its fine traditions, adhere to the principle that cultural relics belong to and serve the people, strengthen their protection and restoration, and increase their active use.

The exhibition was also visited by Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee.

On October 10, 1925, the Forbidden City—a vast walled complex that was once the palace of Chinese emperors—opened to the public for the first time, displaying priceless collections of imperial art. This date is considered the founding day of the Palace Museum.

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The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China called for openness and closer alignment of development strategies.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with all parties, adhere to the principles of openness and cooperation, and continuously unleash economic potential to expand space for common development.

Speaking at the 28th ASEAN-China-Japan-Republic of Korea (ROK) Summit in Malaysia, Li Qiang first congratulated Timor-Leste on officially joining the ASEAN family.

According to him, over the past year, cooperation between ASEAN, China, Japan, and South Korea has generally maintained positive momentum, demonstrating the resilience and viability of the East Asian economy.

At the same time, the Premier continued, due to complex changes in the global trade and economic situation, the region has faced growing difficulties and challenges, as well as increased instability and uncertainty in its development.

To overcome these difficulties, one can draw wisdom and strength from the past, he noted.

Li Qiang pointed out that East Asia has long been the world's fastest-growing economic region, creating one economic miracle after another—achievements that continue to inspire and fill us with pride.

The head of the Chinese government emphasized that openness and cooperation are valuable lessons learned from practice. They must be cherished and maintained to ensure that this experience remains a significant advantage and key to the success of the East Asian economy.

According to Li Qiang, the East Asian miracle is not a story of the past, but an ongoing story of the present.

The Premier called on stakeholders to create a favorable environment for regional development. He emphasized the need to fully safeguard the hard-won peace and stability in East Asia, maintain a commitment to resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, uphold free trade and the multilateral trading system, oppose all forms of protectionism, and consistently promote regional economic integration.

Li Qiang called for deepening cooperation in industrial and supply chains, leveraging each country's strengths, promoting collaborative interaction, enhancing the division of labor and cooperation, and improving the efficiency of the flow of production factors.

He emphasized that China is ready to work with all parties to implement the statement on further strengthening regional economic and financial cooperation adopted at the meeting and to develop practical cooperation in areas such as finance, trade, and food security, creating new bright spots and growth points in cooperation.

The Premier also called for joint efforts to create new driving forces for development. He stated that it is necessary to strengthen support for scientific and technological innovation, conduct joint research, continuously enhance innovation capacity "from zero to one," and improve the effectiveness of iterations "from one to n" in order to strengthen the role of innovation as a driving force for development.

China is willing to deepen cooperation with all parties in areas such as the digital economy, electric vehicles and clean energy, jointly seizing key development opportunities, Li Qiang added.

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Tatyana Golikova spoke about the contribution of universities participating in the Priority 2030 program to the development of domestic medicine.

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Tatyana Golikova spoke at the open discussion "Priority 2030: From a University Idea to Technological Leadership."

Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova spoke at the open discussion "Priority 2030: From University Idea to Technological Leadership." The discussion was held as part of the "Priority – Technological Leadership" conference. Also participating in the event were Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, Minister of Transport Andrey Nikitin, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprombank Dmitry Zauers, General Director of the Institute of New Carbon Materials and Technologies Viktor Avdeev, and Director of Innovations at EFKO Management Company JSC Rostislav Kovalevsky.

The Priority program, which has been implemented since 2021, is the largest state support program for universities in Russian history. It covers 56 regions and 141 universities. Universities from 15 federal ministries and agencies participate in the program.

Universities affiliated with the Russian Ministry of Health ranked second in terms of number of participants. The "Medicine and Biotechnology" program leads in terms of the number of technology projects announced for implementation, accounting for 22% of the total.

Medical universities participating in the program occupy leading positions, implement technological projects, and already have product results.

Tatyana Golikova recalled that Russia has launched a national project, "New Health-Saving Technologies," which aims to make Russian healthcare 80% technologically independent by 2030.

"It's important for us that universities supported by Priority 2030 and part of the national technological leadership project are not only talent pools. They also serve science and high technology. Synergy between these areas is crucial," she noted.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Russian pharmaceutical market will exceed 1.1 trillion rubles by the end of 2024. Russian-made medicines account for 67% of total sales and 85% of government procurement.

"It's crucial for us to develop innovative drugs and develop our own medical products. Our leading participants in Priority 2030, including Sechenov University, Pirogov University, Samara State Medical University, and Siberian State Medical University, are all proven institutions," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

Minister of Education and Science Valery Falkov noted that, starting this year, the Priority program has been reoriented toward fulfilling the national goal set by the Russian President of achieving technological leadership in the country. This has required a complete overhaul of university development programs.

Ultimately, more than 280 strategic technology projects are planned across nine priority technology leadership areas. Gazprombank has become a strategic partner for the program, committing to conducting technological assessments of the university projects.

"The University of Technological Leadership must be an active, full-fledged participant in economic relations," noted Valery Falkov.

Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin spoke about how Priority universities are participating in the development of end-to-end transportation technologies.

"In 2021, when discussions about high-speed rail were just beginning, a cutting-edge engineering school was established at the Russian University of Transport. It focused on high-speed rail and driverless technology. This was a perfect fit—today, this area is the main driver of industry development," emphasized Andrey Nikitin. "The engineering school has become a platform that brings together business, science, applied technology development, and proactive students who want to build their future in high-tech fields. We are actively discussing with the Ministry of Transport how to expand the number of such schools and strengthen our participation in the Priority 2030 program. Understanding the importance of this, we believe it is the best tool for achieving technological leadership and developing industry innovation."

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At St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, economic and legal issues of transforming public relations in the context of digitalization were discussed.

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On October 22, the SPbGASU hosted a regional roundtable discussion titled "Economic and Legal Issues of Transforming Public Relations in the Context of Digitalization."

Participants exchanged views on industry-specific issues of legal regulation in the context of digitalization; current trends in the digitalization of civil and arbitration proceedings; and controversial issues related to the application of artificial intelligence in the legal sphere.

Nikolai Zhilsky, Head of the Department of Legal Regulation of Urban Development and Transport at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, spoke about the relevance of the roundtable: "Everyone is switching to digital technology now. Public attitudes toward this are mixed, and it's difficult for people to adapt. There's no legal framework, and creating one will take years. This is the topic of our roundtable.

Together with my colleague, Elizaveta Yankovskaya, a lecturer in our department, we prepared a report on the legal framework for the digitalization of insolvency (bankruptcy) procedures for legal entities. On the one hand, digital technologies improve the efficiency, transparency, openness, accessibility, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and acceleration of bankruptcy procedures. The ability to collaborate remotely is also a major advantage. On the other hand, new risks arise in the areas of cybersecurity, legal compliance, and personal data protection. We wanted to draw the attention of the scientific community to these and other issues related to digital transformation."

Irina Borodushko, Head of the Department of Law at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, presented a report titled "A Seamless Digital Sky for Russia: State Policy, Regulatory Framework, and Technologies." She highlighted the challenging aspects of developing unified legal regulation of ground, air, and low-orbit space in the Russian Federation.

Elena Silina, professor of the Department of Civil Procedural Law at the North-West Branch of the V. M. Lebedev Russian State University of Justice, presented a paper entitled "Current Issues and Priority Areas for the Development of Digitalization in Civil and Arbitration Proceedings."

Of particular interest was the report by Valentina Maksimova, a lawyer with the Baltic Interregional Bar Association of St. Petersburg, entitled "The Economic Consequences of Uncontrolled Access to Lawyers' Personal Data in the State Automated Systems "Pravosudie" and "My Arbitrator": Risk Assessment and Development of a Defense Strategy."

Professors from St. Petersburg universities, practicing lawyers, and representatives of organizations in the real sector of the economy participated in the discussion of the regional roundtable discussion "Economic and Legal Issues of Transforming Public Relations in the Context of Digitalization."

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The assembly of new Moscow-2026 trains has begun at the TMH JSC enterprise.

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Earlier, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced that the capital's metro would continue a large-scale upgrade of its rolling stock.

The first "Moscow-2026" train will be assembled by the end of the year. It will then begin testing on the Moscow metro infrastructure.

The new trains will retain the key advantages of the Moscow-2024:

Wide doors and inter-carriage walkways. Modern climate control systems. Adaptive lighting and multiple screens. USB and Type-C charging ports. Interior lighting in the same color as the line. And much more.

At the same time, the Moscow-2026 will feature partially updated plastic interior elements, glass on the handrails of the entrance area, the housing of the rear-view camera, and futuristic lighting at the head of the trains.

"The Moscow Metro is the capital's main transportation system. On weekdays, it carries over 8 million passengers. Ensuring passenger comfort and safety is our priority. In accordance with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we are continuing to upgrade the Moscow Metro's rolling stock. Currently, 79% of trains are new. We expect this figure to reach 90% by 2030. Furthermore, by the end of 2026, we plan to fully complete the upgrade of the Zamoskvoretskaya Line train fleet. To this end, over 350 modern "Moscow-2026" series cars will be delivered to the metro next year. Over the next two years, over 700 new cars will be delivered," said Maxim Liksutov.

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A Xinhua documentary has won the Russian media award "Honest View"

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Moscow, October 27 (Xinhua) — The Xinhua documentary "Meet Me in Moscow" won the 4th Honest View Media Award, given in Russia to foreign journalists and bloggers. The award was given in the category "Best Public Diplomacy Report." The ceremony took place on Sunday in Moscow.

The film is dedicated to preparations for Russia's celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The film's protagonists—Russian scientists and journalists—share their family memories of the war with a Xinhua correspondent, reflecting on the price of Victory, the lessons of history, and hope for the future. Their voices offer a glimpse into the shared past and future of Russia, China, and the world.

The jury particularly noted the professionalism of the agency's journalists, as well as their contribution to the development of public diplomacy and the strengthening of international relations.

As Rossotrudnichestvo head Yevgeny Primakov noted, speaking, writing, and filming honestly about Russia today is a significant achievement. "We created this award because we wanted to thank journalists for their honesty and integrity. The 'Honest View' award is our Russian expression of gratitude," he emphasized.

This year's awards received a record number of entries, with 821 submissions from 75 countries and regions worldwide.

The awards ceremony for the finalists and winners was held as part of the International Cooperation Forum, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of public diplomacy in Russia. It brought together more than 2,000 experts, public figures, and journalists from 100 countries and regions. Delegates discussed cooperation in culture, science, education, and the role of public diplomacy in overcoming contemporary challenges facing humanity. The forum was held in Moscow on October 26-27.

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Two Rossotrudnichestvo partner Russian Houses will open in China.

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Moscow, October 27 (Xinhua) — Two partner Russian Houses will open in Qingdao (Shandong Province, eastern China) and Xi'an (the capital of Shaanxi Province, northwest China). Rossotrudnichestvo Director Yevgeny Primakov signed the corresponding agreements in Moscow on Sunday with representatives of the Chinese companies that partnered with and initiated the opening of the Russian cultural representative offices.

As Yevgeny Primakov noted, partner Russian Houses create platforms for humanitarian cooperation in places where official missions have not yet opened for various reasons. "This is a practical tool of public diplomacy that brings real benefits," he emphasized.

Svetlana Wang, founder of Qingdao Golden Russia Trading Company, told Xinhua in an interview that the company previously coordinated the Russian pavilion at the Pearl of the SCO International Expo Center, part of the China-SCO pilot zone in Qingdao. Since 2022, this venue has hosted various events and master classes related to Russia and Russian culture.

"We came here to sign the agreement and continue our public diplomacy activities. We hope to hold many educational and cultural events. Welcome, now, to the Russian House in Qingdao," she said.

The agreement signing ceremony took place as part of the International Cooperation Forum, marking the 100th anniversary of public diplomacy in Russia. It brought together more than 2,000 experts, public figures, and journalists from 100 countries and regions. Delegates discussed cooperation in culture, science, and education, as well as the role of public diplomacy in overcoming contemporary challenges facing humanity. The forum was held in Moscow on October 26-27.

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An international forum dedicated to the 100th anniversary of public diplomacy in Russia was held in Moscow.

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Moscow, October 27 (Xinhua) — The International Cooperation Forum, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of public diplomacy in Russia, was held in Moscow on October 26-27. It brought together over 2,000 experts, public figures, and journalists from 100 countries and regions. Delegates discussed cooperation in culture, science, education, and the role of public diplomacy in overcoming contemporary challenges.

In his address to the forum participants, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the resilience of public diplomacy and its role in building a multipolar world order. "The efforts of public diplomacy undoubtedly contribute to ensuring Russia's legitimate interests in the international arena and strengthen our cooperation with like-minded partners and allies in order to build a just, democratic, and multipolar world order," the Russian leader noted in his address.

In his video address, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recalled that direct contacts between people have consistently contributed to strengthening the atmosphere of friendship and trust between peoples representing different civilizations, religions, and cultures. "Today, when the global situation remains tense, people-to-people exchanges and dialogue between scientists, cultural figures, and athletes are particularly important in improving the situation," he stated, adding that Russia continues to develop as a modern state interested in broad, depoliticized international cooperation.

In turn, the head of Rossotrudnichestvo, Yevgeny Primakov, expressed hope that the forum would become “the beginning of a new century of cooperation, a century of open hearts, dialogue, and open borders.” –0–

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