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09:35, july 4, 2025

Strengthening cooperation between Central Asia and Eastern Europe on AEO implementation

The International Trade Center (ITC), in collaboration with the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova, hosted a regional Peer Learning Initiative (PLI) on Authorized Economic Operators

09:22, july 3, 2025

Air route between Khujand and Kashgar reopened

Air travel between Khujand, Tajikistan, and Kashgar, China, has officially resumed, according to the Civil Aviation Agency of Tajikistan .

15:26, july 2, 2025

Flying devastators: Central Asia faces surge in locust infestations

A triple threat of locust outbreaks is sweeping across Central Asia, including Tajikistan, posing a severe risk to agriculture in the region.

14:01, july 2, 2025

When will Tajikistan launch bank cards for children?

While several Central Asian countries have already introduced banking products tailored for minors, Tajikistan has yet to roll out children's bank cards.

13:35, july 2, 2025

Iranian airline resumes flights between Mashhad and Dushanbe

Iranian airline Varesh Airlines is set to resume its Mashhad–Dushanbe–Mashhad route starting July 4, following a temporary suspension of flights due to recent hostilities between Iran and

10:32, july 2, 2025

Sughd’s dried fruit sector advances with commercial specification workshop

Dried fruit producers and exporters in Sughd province of Tajikistan took a major step forward with a focused workshop on writing product specifications for formal retail, designed to help the local

15:11, july 1, 2025

Tajikistan’s trade deficit widens as imports outpace exports

Tajikistan's external trade turnover has reached over US$3.91 billion over the first five months of 2025, slightly up compared to the same period last year.

17:25, june 30, 2025

Tajikistan reduces external debt but remains in high-risk zone ahead of 2027 bond payments

While Tajikistan has made progress in reducing its external debt in recent years, the country remains at high risk of debt distress, according to a new UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

15:22, june 30, 2025

Tajikistan at a crossroads: Invest in irrigation or face rural exodus

As water scarcity intensifies and agricultural output stagnates, Tajikistan is under mounting pressure to overhaul its outdated irrigation systems or risk accelerating rural migration and food

09:33, june 30, 2025

Tajikistan commissions Sebzor hydropower plant in GBAO: A new era of energy

Marking a turning point in the energy history of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), the 11-megawatt Sebzor hydropower plant (HPP) was officially inaugurated in Roshtqala district on June

15:45, june 26, 2025

Emomali Rahmon inaugurates a series of rural electrification projects in GBAO

In a major milestone towards achieving universal energy access in Tajikistan’s remote mountainous regions, President Emomali Rahmon on June 26 inaugurated a series of rural electrification

15:24, june 26, 2025

Tajikistan launches strategic energy infrastructure in GBAO to expand regional grid and strengthen cross-border connectivity

In a major advancement for energy connectivity and resilience in Tajikistan’s Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), the Government of Tajikistan on June 26 inaugurated and broke

10:42, june 26, 2025

Tajikistan launches ‘Open Skies’ policy, lifting restrictions on foreign airlines

Tajikistan has officially adopted an “Open Skies” policy, marking a significant shift in its aviation sector.

16:34, june 25, 2025

Wheat prices rise in Kazakhstan: What does this mean for Tajikistan?

Wheat prices in Kazakhstan have once again surged, raising concerns for Tajikistan, which imports over 90% of its wheat from Kazakhstan.

10:53, june 25, 2025

Tajikistan unveils green energy roadmap at international conference in Dushanbe

Tajikistan presented its first-ever national Green Energy Roadmap at the 3rd International Conference on the “Prospects for the Development of Renewable Energy in the Republic of

16:57, june 23, 2025

Tajik national air carrier resumes flights on an air route from Dushanbe to GBAO’s Vanj district

Tajikistan’s national airline, Tajik Air, has announced the launch of a new weekly flight route connecting the capital city Dushanbe with Vanj district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous

16:28, june 23, 2025

Apricots rot on trees: Horticultural crisis of Tajikistan

Tajikistan, previously known for its cheap labor and high unemployment rates, faced serious challenges in the agricultural sector in 2025.

14:31, june 23, 2025

Tajikistan unveils joint industrial park project at St. Petersburg Economic Forum

At the 28th St.

15:20, june 20, 2025

From cotton to brand: Dushanbe to host full-cycle textile showcase next month

Tajikistan’s capital will become the epicenter of the regional textile industry as it hosts the First International Textile Forum and Specialized Equipment Exhibition from July 8-10.

14:39, june 20, 2025

Three solar power plants near completion in GBAO’s Murgab district

Construction of three solar power plants in the villages of Alichur, Gulzor, and Bulunkul of Murgab district in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) is nearing completion, the press center

09:57, june 20, 2025

Despite summer season, vegetable prices in Tajikistan see sharp rise: what's behind the surge?

Vegetable prices in Tajikistan have soared over the past year, defying expectations for seasonal declines.

16:14, june 19, 2025

Correction: Import duty on mobile phones in Tajikistan set at €20, not 20%

Asia- Plus has issued a correction regarding its June 17 article titled “Starting July 1, Tajikistan to impose 20% customs import duty on mobile phones.

15:49, june 19, 2025

Orionbonk and LakLak Market join forces to build a seamless digital commerce ecosystem in Tajikistan

Orionbank, the largest commercial bank in Tajikistan, has entered into a strategic partnership with LakLak Market, a rising tech startup operated by Dastra Tojikiston LLC, to jointly develop

08:46, june 19, 2025

Tajik transport minister urges quality control in road construction amid premature damage concerns

Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, has raised concerns about the rapid deterioration of roads in the country, attributing the problem to a mix of poor construction practices, lax

15:28, june 18, 2025

Tajikistan’s Embassy in Tehran assists citizens seeking to leave conflict zone

As the armed conflict between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day, the Embassy of Tajikistan in Tehran has issued official guidance for Tajik nationals seeking to leave the Islamic Republic.

08:50, june 18, 2025

USD/TJS exchange rate rises again after prolonged decline

After nearly two months of steady decline, the U.S. dollar (USD) has begun to rise again against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS).

16:08, june 17, 2025

Flights to Iran cancelled: Varesh Airline and Somon Air suspend routes amid airspace closure

Charter flight to Ashgabat under consideration; Iranian youth football team and dozens of passengers stranded in Tajikistan Commercial flights from Dushanbe to Tehran operated by Somon Air

15:41, june 17, 2025

Starting July 1, Tajikistan to impose 20% customs import duty on mobile phones

From July 1, 2025 , all imports of mobile phones and smartphones into Tajikistan will be subject to a 20% customs duty , a change that analysts say could significantly impact both the market and

14:22, june 17, 2025

Tajikistan’s industrial boom masks deeper economic concerns

Tajikistan’s official statistics paint an impressive picture of industrial growth.

10:52, june 17, 2025

Sangtuda-1 HPP: agreement revised, Tajikistan and Russia lower tariffs, cancel debts

Tajikistan and Russia have signed a revised protocol to the agreement on cooperation in operating the Sangtuda-1 hydropower plant (HPP), significantly reducing electricity tariffs and annulling