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Chinese and Kyrgyz companies sign 10 cooperation agreements at Kashgar fair

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

URUMQI, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — Ten cooperation agreements were signed between Chinese and Kyrgyz companies at the 15th Kashgar-Central and South Asia Commodity Fair. A special event focusing on Kyrgyzstan was held Sunday within the fair. The agreements cover logistics, energy, agriculture and other priority areas of cooperation.

Kyrgyzstan is an important partner for cooperation in implementing the Belt and Road Initiative, said Guo Yongchang, party leader of the Kashgar Prefecture Industrialists and Traders Association (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China), at an event. In the first half of 2025, Chinese-Kyrgyz trade grew at a fairly high rate, he noted, highlighting Kashgar's trade with the neighboring country, which reached 16.28 billion yuan (about 2.26 billion US dollars).

In recent years, private sector enterprises in Kashgar have shown great interest in expanding abroad, investing capital in the Kyrgyz economy, including projects in the green mining industry, restaurant and hotel business, retail trade and modern agriculture, said Guo Yongchang. In his opinion, great opportunities for cooperation are opening up in clean energy, given Kyrgyzstan's active approach to developing "green" energy sources and the presence of significant technological, investment and production potential on the Chinese side.

The Kyrgyz side highly praised Kashgar's status as an international logistics hub, which, in their opinion, could open up additional opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation. -0-

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SPbGASU has proven that modular tourist facilities are optimal for the Arctic

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Under the supervision of Alexandra Eremeeva, PhD in architecture and associate professor of the architectural design department at SPbGASU, research into the architectural features of tourist complexes in the Arctic zone of Russia has been conducted for several years. The development of the tourist potential of the Russian Far North is part of the national project "Tourism and Hospitality".

"Development of tourism in the Arctic requires special approaches. On the one hand, the region has a unique natural landscape, on the other hand, it imposes extremely tough conditions on construction: an extremely cold climate, remoteness from logistics hubs, a fragile ecosystem. In such conditions, traditional methods of constructing tourism infrastructure are often either too expensive or simply impossible. In this regard, more and more attention is being paid to modular architectural solutions," explained Alexandra Eremeeva.

She noted that modular structures make it possible to manufacture tourist facilities – residential units, pavilions, food outlets and other service facilities – in factory conditions and deliver the finished modules directly to the installation site. This significantly optimizes the process and makes it possible to build tourist facilities in a short time, since the construction period in the Arctic region is very limited due to climatic conditions. Modular facilities can be operated autonomously: they are equipped with heating, water supply, drainage, ventilation systems and often do not require a capital foundation. Modules can be adapted to various landscapes and different needs of tourists. At the same time, they do not disturb the natural environment and can be dismantled without a trace.

"From an economic point of view, modular facilities are a rational solution, especially in places where capital construction is not only expensive, but also impractical. What is important here is the speed of launch, mobility, and payback within one or two tourist seasons. In addition, modularity opens the way to typological experiments: you can change the layout inside the module, expand the complex, combine modules depending on the tasks and budget," emphasized Alexandra Eremeeva.

Postgraduate student Ilya Yunchis studied the possibilities of using modular tourist facilities in this region. He chose this topic for a reason: his architectural bureau Sai participated in the design and implementation of a tourist complex consisting of modular facilities in the village of Teriberka in the Murmansk region. The project uses compact residential modules with panoramic glazing, structural solutions with a lightweight frame and effective insulation, ventilated facades, and an emphasis on energy efficiency. It was possible to create comfortable conditions for tourists without harming the environment, which was a fundamental guideline for the authors of the project.

"Modular solutions allow architecture to be flexible, sensitive to nature, and at the same time expressive and functional. Modular objects are the future of Arctic tourism," the authors of the study are convinced.

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Financial news: 08/18/2025, 14-42 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JTW83 (DOM.RF25ob) were changed.

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08/18/2025

14:42

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on August 18, 2025, 14:42 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 109.81) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 582.5 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 10.0%) of the security RU000A0JTW83 (DOM.RF25ob) were changed.

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China reports rail freight growth in first 7 months of 2025

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — China's rail freight volumes saw steady growth in the first seven months of 2025, the China State Railway Corporation said Monday, citing more efficient rail system operation and improved services.

Over the seven months, 2.33 billion tons of cargo were transported, which is 3.3 percent more than the same period last year, with an average daily loading of up to 183.3 thousand railcars (an increase of 4.1 percent), according to the corporation’s data.

In particular, the volume of coal transported amounted to 1.19 billion tons; mineral construction materials and grain were transported, respectively, 13.6 percent and 12.7 percent more than a year ago.

International freight transportation also showed stable results. Thus, 8,526 freight trains were sent in the Central Asian direction, which is 23.2 percent more than a year earlier. The China-Laos railway transported 3.44 million tons of cross-border freight, an increase of 6.4 percent.

The corporation announced its readiness to further accelerate the development of a modern railway logistics system, deepen the market-oriented reform of railway freight transportation, and improve the quality and efficiency of logistics services. -0-

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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan sign $243 million contracts for four major energy projects

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KABUL, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — Afghanistan has signed contracts worth $243 million with Uzbekistan to implement four key energy projects aimed at improving the country's power supply, the office of the acting vice prime minister for economic affairs said in a statement Sunday evening.

The contracts were signed in the presence of Afghanistan's Acting Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Uzbekistan's Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, as well as government officials in the capital Kabul, the statement added.

The projects are expected to be completed within 18 months. –0–

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South African journalists march in defense of their colleagues in Gaza

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CAPE TOWN, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) — South African journalists and media workers marched in Cape Town's Sea Point area on Sunday, calling for greater protection for Palestinian journalists in Gaza and expressing solidarity with their slain colleagues.

The demonstration, which organisers said was attended by more than 2,000 people, came after an August 10 airstrike on a tent outside Gaza City's al-Shifa hospital that killed five Al Jazeera correspondents and a freelance journalist.

The march was organised by the group Journalists Against Apartheid (JAA) and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, with the support of several other organisations.

South African journalists have condemned what they say is Israel's systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists for exposing war crimes and genocide. JAA has condemned the "massacre of journalists" in Gaza, accusing Western media of covering the Israeli version of events while silencing Palestinian voices.

JAA also criticized South African media for participating in sponsored propaganda trips to Israel without disclosing the sources of funding for their reporting.

The marchers demanded the release of Palestinian journalists detained in Gaza and the West Bank, the lifting of Israel's ban on media work, and the admission of foreign correspondents to Gaza.

Since October 2023, 269 journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported, citing data from the Committee to Protect Journalists, the International Federation of Journalists and Shireen.ps, a database compiled by Palestinian reporters. –0–

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Strategic cooperation agreement signed at South China Book Festival to promote Xiaobu Ledu series in Central Asia

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BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — A signing ceremony for a strategic cooperation agreement to promote the Xiaobu Ledu book series in Central Asia was held recently as part of the ongoing book festival in southern China's Guangdong Province, local newspaper Yangcheng Wanbao reported.

According to the agreement, the Chinese publishing house “CITIC Press” established important cooperation with publishing and cultural organizations of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, providing the rights to translate the “Xiaobu Ledu” book series into three languages.

This project marked an important breakthrough for CITIC Press Group in exporting children's literature copyrights to Belt and Road Initiative countries, and provided new high-quality resources for the in-depth development of Chinese language education in Central Asia.

Duan Jiaqiang, CEO of CITIC Press Group, called the export of the Xiaobu Ledu series a practical action by the publishing industry to actively respond to the relevant initiative put forward at the Second China-Central Asia Summit in June this year.

“Xiaobu Ledu” is an original step-by-step reading series jointly developed by CITIC Press Group and China’s leading mother tongue education organization “Hug Chinese”. The series is designed for children aged 4 to 7 years old and covers various aspects: literature, humanities, science and others. The main goal of the series is to help children master characters through reading and understand China through stories.

To date, the publishing rights of Xiaobu Ledu have already been transferred to the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Egypt, Malaysia and other countries. The series has received wide recognition among overseas educational institutions and families. -0-

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About 500 thousand users have registered in the biometric payment system.

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Maxim Liksutov said that over 170 thousand trips on public transport are made every working day using the most innovative payment instrument. And this figure is constantly growing.

Biometrics is gaining popularity among Muscovites, so by the end of 2025 we will connect all turnstiles in the metro to the system. Previously, the service was available at 2-3 turnstiles at each station.

"In accordance with the Transport Strategy until 2030, which was approved by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, we are developing biometric payment in public transport. Over almost 4 years of operation, the payment instrument has proven itself as a safe and reliable service that has no equal in convenience. To pass through the turnstile, you do not need cards, phones or paper tickets, and the doors open in a second," added Maxim Liksutov.

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Financial news: 50 years of Kogalym (08/18/2025).

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On August 19, 2025, the Bank of Russia will issue commemorative coins “50th Anniversary of the Foundation of Kogalym” of the “Cities” series. This city in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra is known as a center for oil production and refining.

The silver coin with a face value of 3 rubles (pure precious metal content — 31.1 g, alloy fineness — 925) has a round shape with a diameter of 39.0 mm (catalog No. 5111-0526). The gold coin with a face value of 100 rubles (pure precious metal content — 15.55 g, fineness — 999) has a round shape with a diameter of 30.0 mm (catalog No. 5217-0050).

There is a raised edge along the circumference of both the obverse and reverse sides of the coins.

On the obverse of the coins there is a relief image of the State Emblem of the Russian Federation, there are inscriptions: "RUSSIAN FEDERATION", "BANK OF RUSSIA", coin denomination "3 RUBLES", "100 RUBLES", date "2025", designation of the metal according to the Periodic Table of Elements of D.I. Mendeleyev, alloy fineness, trademark of the St. Petersburg Mint and pure mass of precious metal.

On the reverse side:

— the 3-ruble coin has a relief image of the sculptural composition "Glory to Labor" dedicated to the discoverers of Kogalym oil, the pioneers of the Tyumen North, against the background of images of an oil rig and a pumping unit made using the laser matting technique; the lower part of the coin is crossed by a relief ornamental strip; there are inscriptions: at the top along the circumference – "KOGALYM", at the bottom left in a round frame in two lines – "50 YEARS".

The side surface of the coin is ribbed.

The coin is made in proof quality.

The mintage of the coin is 3.0 thousand pieces;

— the 100-ruble coin has relief images: in the center — the sculptural composition “Drop of Life”, on the left — the Church of the Holy Martyr Tatiana, on the right — city houses; the lower part of the coin is crossed by a relief ornamental strip; there are inscriptions: at the top along the circumference — “KOGALYM”, at the bottom in a round frame in two lines — “50 YEARS”.

The side surface of the coin is ribbed.

The coin is made in proof quality.

The mintage of the coin is 3.0 thousand pieces.

The issued coins are legal tender in the Russian Federation and must be accepted at face value for all types of payments without restrictions.

When using the material, a link to the Press Service of the Bank of Russia is required.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko: Applications for the All-Russian Prize “More Than a Journey” have begun

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On August 18, the application process for the All-Russian award "More Than a Journey" was launched, established by the Rosmolodezh program of the same name. Applications can be submitted on the website bolshechempremiya.rf until September 22 in three categories: "People", "Organizations", "Projects".

"Since this year, the Rosmolodezh program "More than a Journey" has been implemented within the framework of the national project "Youth and Children", launched on behalf of President Vladimir Putin. Thanks to it, more than 290 thousand young people have already been on educational trips to the regions of Russia. The All-Russian award is designed to support those who, within the framework of tourist programs, introduce the beauty and rich history of Russia, inspiring creation for the benefit of the country," said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Since 2025, the Rosmolodezh program “More than a Journey” has become part of the federal project “We are together (education of a harmoniously developed personality)” of the national project “Youth and Children”.

"In the All-Russian award "More than a Journey" we will recognize regions, travel companies, tour guides, media content creators, industrial enterprises – everyone who organizes and promotes travel around Russia among children and young people. The award will help identify the best projects that introduce the culture and traditions of different peoples, as well as the historical landmarks of our country," said Grigory Gurov, head of Rosmolodezh.

After the remote evaluation of the works, an educational stage will be organized for the finalists, during which they will be able to finalize their initiatives together with mentors. Then the participants will have a public defense of their projects before an expert council in Moscow.

The main nominations of the award:

“More than a tour” – notes projects combining tourist, educational and useful components (directions: tour, hospitable atomic city, tour operator);
“More than an excursion” – an excursion, raising a sense of love for the homeland (directions: excursion, “conductor of meanings. Tour”, organization of excursion activities);
“More than a campaign” – marching activities aimed at studying the cultural and natural heritage of Russia (directions: campaign, aid, organization);
“More than the enterprise” – enterprises conducting career guidance work and/or developing industrial tourism in Russia (directions: career guidance, development of industrial tourism);
“More than an attraction point” – points of attraction that reveal the tourism potential of the country (directions: event, place, infrastructure objects);
“More than Media” – media content translating the tourism potential of the country and a culture of patriotic travels (directions: media projects, authors and bloggers, organizations creating thematic media content);
“More than the region” – a single direction for regional executive bodies in the field of youth policy and tourism; The winners are selected by the expert council of the program “More than the Journey”;
“More than a traveler” – inspiring personal stories of the inhabitants of Russia about how a journey through the country changed life and attitude to the homeland; A single direction for all participants, winners are determined by folk vote.

In addition to the main nominations, there are special awards for special achievements in areas such as preserving the historical memory of the Great Patriotic War, innovative approaches and accessible tourism for people with disabilities.

The winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony in December. An honorary jury will determine the winner of the Grand Prix. In addition, there will be a public vote, and a number of projects will be awarded special prizes from the "Movement of the First" and the "Student Tourism" program.

For all questions related to participation, you can contact us via the special feedback form on the award website or by calling the support service: 8 (800) 444–80–63.

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