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Tajkistan, Economy

15:26, february 8, 2021

Tajik central bank raises its refinancing rate to 11 percent

On Friday February 5, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) raised its refinancing rate by 0.25 percent – from 10.75 percent set on July 27, 2020 to 11 percent on February 5, 2021.

14:31, february 8, 2021

Energy losses can be reduced in Tajikistan, you just need not to steal

Homidjon Arifov, an expert in energy matters, has shared his opinion on where electricity goes in Tajikistan. According to him, electricity losses amount to 25 percent in Tajikistan.

10:48, february 8, 2021

Tajikistan-Russia intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation meets in Moscow

The 17th session of the Tajikistan-Russia intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation is being launched in Moscow today.

11:11, february 5, 2021

Dushanbe mayor’s office blacklists construction company owned by head of the communications service agency

Dushanbe mayor’s office has blacklisted a construction company owned by head of the communications service agency, Beg Sabour.

10:35, february 5, 2021

Tajikistan sharply increases gasoline and diesel fuel imports

Tajikistan last year imported about 234,000 of gasoline, which was almost 37 percent more than in 2019.

15:38, february 4, 2021

Restructuring of Barqi Tojik may lead to appearance of two more monopolists

Currently, there are still two monopolists operating in Tajikistan’s market of production, transmission and distribution of electric power – Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national power

14:24, february 4, 2021

Financial damage revealed in one branches of Amonatbonk exceeds 41 million somonis

Financial damage caused by activities of one of Dushanbe-based branches of Amonatbonk (Tajikistan’s savings bank) has amounted to more than 41 million somonis, Qarakhon Chillazoda, the head of

11:42, february 4, 2021

Damage discovered by Accounts Chamber last year costs Tajikistan at 252.3 million somonis

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Qarakhon Chillazoda, the head of the Accounts Chamber, revealed on February 4 that financial damage discovered by the Accounts Chamber last year

10:47, february 4, 2021

Tajikistan makes preparations for displaying its achievement at a world exhibition in Dubai

Tajikistan is actively making preparations for participation in a world exhibition Expo 2002 in Dubai, Jamshed Jumakhonzoda, the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan (CCI), told

10:02, february 4, 2021

Prices for jet fuel may fall in Tajikistan

The Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan will start checking the jet fuel prices within the next few days.

16:05, february 3, 2021

We do not want to ban shared taxis, we want to legalize them, says transport minister

“We do not want to ban shared (5 somoni/seat) taxis, we are just discussing ways to legalize their activities,” Transport Minister Azim Ibrohim told reporters in Dushanbe on February 3.

15:44, february 3, 2021

Antimonopoly Agency: Rise in electricity rates is not foreseen yet

Antimonopoly Agency top manager says rise in electricity rates is not foreseen yet.

15:00, february 3, 2021

Coronavirus pandemic seriously affects Tajikistan’s transportation sector, says minister

In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim revealed on February 3 that the coronavirus pandemic has caused 300 million somonis worth of damage to

14:31, february 3, 2021

Tajikistan increases wheat and flour imports

Tajikistan last year imported about 900,000 tons of wheat at an average rate of US$243.00 per one ton and 90,000 tons of wheat flour at an average rate of US$261.

11:44, february 3, 2021

Due to weak tax administration, the burden of taxation reportedly rests disproportionately on a small number of formal firms

Tajikistan’s National Development Strategy (NDS) sets a target of increasing domestic incomes by up to 3.5 times and reducing poverty by half by 2030.

11:03, february 2, 2021

Tajikistan currently supplying electricity only to Afghanistan, says energy minister

Tajikistan is currently supplying electricity only to Afghanistan, while electricity deliveries to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have been suspended, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma

15:15, january 29, 2021

Tajik central bank determines three backbone lending institutions for 2021

The Board of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has issued a resolution endorsing the list of backbone lending institutions for this year.

14:33, january 29, 2021

It will be more difficult to get tax breaks in Tajikistan?

Tajik authorities have introduced new regulations of offering and cancelling tax and customs benefits. Besides, it is decided not to give them to specific individuals.

10:49, january 29, 2021

JICA and AKF continue supporting development of agribusiness in Tajikistan

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) are continuing to support Tajikistan in ensuring food security through access to quality consulting services, provision

10:33, january 28, 2021

Tajikistan’s investment portfolio includes 70 projects totaling about 40 billion somonis

According to data from the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest), Tajikistan’s investment portfolio now includes 70 projects totaling about 40 billion

11:00, january 27, 2021

The government has not yet received new tax code draft for consideration

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has ordered relevant ministries and agencies to complete the country’s tax code in new reading until March this year and submit it for consideration to the

15:59, january 26, 2021

Rahmon says Tajikistan comes out of transportation deadlock

In a statement delivered at a joint meeting of both chambers of the parliament, President Emomali Rahmon on January 26 announced the achievement of one of the strategic goals of the country –

13:52, january 26, 2021

EBRD and donors support green investments in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are providing a US$ 4 million loan to Bank Eskhata.

11:10, january 26, 2021

One more modern hotel to be constructed in the Tajik capital

The Tajik authorities are allotting a parcel of land for construction of one more modern hotel in the Tajik capital.

10:39, january 26, 2021

China opening its markets to Central Asia’s fledgling food exporters

China is reportedly opening its markets to Central Asia’s fledgling food exporters, embarking on a new phase of economic engagement with the region.

16:35, january 25, 2021

Kulma BCP along Tajikistan-China border closed for traffic, entrepreneurs suffer losses

The Kulma border crossing point, which is the only border crossing along Tajikistan’s common border with China, has been closed for traffic since October last year.

10:16, january 25, 2021

Over 23,000 entrepreneurs in Tajikistan shut down their businesses last year

Over 23,000 individual entrepreneurs in Tajikistan shut down their businesses last year, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan.

09:49, january 25, 2021

Flour prices rise 40 percent in Tajikistan over the past five years

Flour prices are continuing to rise in Tajikistan. An annual price for a 50-kilogram sack of grade I wheat four rose 10 percent in Tajikistan in a year to January 1, 2021, reaching 240.

16:55, january 22, 2021

Invitation for participation in the tener (supply of seed potatoes

The Mountain Societies Development Support Program (MSDSP), a project of the Aga Khan Foundation Tajikistan, requests competent candidates to apply via sealed bids or online application for the

11:44, january 22, 2021

25 percent of registered enterprises in Tajikistan not in operation

More than 48,000 legal economic entities (state-run, private and others) have reportedly been registered in Tajikistan as of January 1, 2021.