International Relations
Why one of the world’s most secretive nations has started to ‘thaw’Turkmenistan is slowly opening up with emerging e-commerce and private businesses despite its controlled environment.
The Independent · May 4
Turkmenistan is slowly opening up with emerging e-commerce and private businesses despite its controlled environment.
Turkmenistan, historically one of the world's most isolated nations, is gradually opening through e-commerce ventures and digital adoption, while President Serdar Berdymukhamedov signals modest reforms including visa simplification and WTO membership aspirations since 2022.