Tajkistan, Economy

10:32, may 25, 2021

Tajikistan takes efforts to improve the international competitiveness of the textile and clothing sector

The International Trade Center (ITC) launches the second Garment Training Center in Tajikistan. Developed in partnership with the Khujand Branch of the Tajik Technical University named after M.

09:50, may 24, 2021

Two of Tajikistan’s largest bank awaiting liquidation

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has revoked licenses from Tojiksodirotbonk (TSB) and Agroinvestbonk.

16:43, may 21, 2021

World Bank will continue to support Tajikistan to generate clean

Tajikistan is taking important steps to strengthen the foundation of its economy, foster a post-pandemic green recovery, and provide better job opportunities for its young and largely rural

09:38, may 21, 2021

Tajikistan and Russia launch simplified customs corridor in test mode

Within the framework of an agreement on organization of a simplified customs corridor between the customs agencies of Tajikistan and Russia, Tajikistan has begun supplying fruit and vegetable

16:16, may 20, 2021

Tajik authorities clarify the volumes of products imported by the state-run agency on preferential terms

The Government of Tajikistan has endorsed the list and volumes of basic imported by the Agency on State Material Reserves into the country on preferential terms.

16:25, may 19, 2021

Rahmon receives World Bank Vice-President for Europe and Central Asia

On Wednesday May 19, President Emomali Rahmon received Ms. Anna Bjerde, World Bank Vice-President for Europe and Central Asia, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

10:54, may 19, 2021

Tajik travelers now may fly to Moscow by charter flight from Tashkent

Uzbekistan’s flag carrier airline Uzbek Airways has announced guaranteed daily charter flights from Tashkent to Moscow.

09:52, may 19, 2021

World Bank awards US$132 million grant to Tajikistan for rehabilitation of roads in Sughd and GBAO

The World Bank will award a US$132 grant to Tajikistan for rehabilitation of roads that are of regional importance in Central Asia, according to the Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

15:59, may 18, 2021

China’s accumulated investment in Tajikistan’s economy exceeds 3 billion U.S. dollars

China is Tajikistan's largest source of investment and third largest trading partner.

14:50, may 18, 2021

Turkish company shows interest in Tajikistan’s market

On Monday May 17, senior representatives of the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan (MoINT) met here with representatives of Turkish company Çalık Holding.

14:38, may 17, 2021

Remittances to the ECA region last year fell by about 9.7 percent to US$56 billion, says WB report

Despite COVID-19, remittance flows remained resilient in 2020, registering a smaller decline than previously projected, says the World Bank report on migration and remittances.

14:06, may 17, 2021

Managers of Kazakhstan’s large companies expected to arrive in Tajikistan today

Managers of a number of Kazakhstan’s large companies are expected to arrive in Dushanbe today on a three-day visit to discuss issues of establishment of cooperation with local enterprises.

10:40, may 17, 2021

Dushanbe, Tashkent vow to boost economic cooperation

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to create favorable conditions for each other’s producers.

11:36, may 14, 2021

JICA and AKF continue to support agribusiness development in Tajikistan

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tajikistan Office jointly with the Aga-Khan Foundation in Tajikistan (AKF) distributed quality agriculture inputs to the farmers in Khatlon region in the

15:33, may 12, 2021

Economic growth in Tajikistan slowed from 7.5% in 2019 to 4.5% in 2020, says EDB report

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) presented the latest issue of the Macro Review of its member states on May 11.

14:51, may 11, 2021

Dushanbe expected to host the 14th session of Tajik-Iranian economic commission next month

On May 5, Tajikistan Ambassador to Iran Nizomiddin Zohidi met in Tehran with Dr. Amir Hossein Zamani Nia, Iran’s Deputy Petroleum Minister for International Affairs.

14:51, may 11, 2021

CORRECTION

The headline of the report on the upcoming session of the Tajik-Iranian economic commission that was posted on the Asia-Plus website on May 7, 2021 should have been written as “Dushanbe

16:59, may 7, 2021

Dushanbe expected to host the 14th session of Tajik-Iranian economic commission next war

On May 5, Tajikistan Ambassador to Iran Nizomiddin Zohidi met in Tehran with Dr. Amir Hossein Zamani Nia, Iran’s Deputy Petroleum Minister for International Affairs.

12:02, may 7, 2021

Construction of one more Tajik-Afghan bridge across Panj River discussed in Dushanbe

Tajik Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim on May 5 held a meeting to discuss issues related to the beginning of construction of a bridge across the Panj River that will connect the Kokul area in

17:18, may 6, 2021

AKF facilitates promotion of economic development and regional integration in Afghanistan and Tajikistan

This week witnessed a significant step forward in cross-border cooperation between Tajikistan and Afghanistan.

16:52, may 6, 2021

One more microfinance institution being liquidated in Tajikistan

One more microfinance institution is being liquidated in Tajikistan.

10:50, may 5, 2021

Tajik authorities set up working group to review electricity rates

A working group has been set up at the Antimonopoly Agency of Tajikistan to review electricity rates.

17:41, may 4, 2021

Tajikairnavigation permitted to provide special services for foreign currency

Following the national air carrier Tajik Air and Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Sozidaniye LLC, the State Unitary Enterprise (SUE) has been granted a license to provide special services for

15:45, may 4, 2021

ADB launches tax hub to enhance domestic resource mobilization and international tax cooperation

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday launched an Asia Pacific Tax Hub to create an open and inclusive platform to promote strategic policy dialogue, improve knowledge sharing, and strengthen

14:28, may 4, 2021

Kazakhstan bans petroleum product exports for six month

The press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan says that starting from May 9, Kazakhstan will impose a six-month restriction on the export of gasoline, diesel fuel and several petroleum

11:05, may 4, 2021

Dushanbe targeted smart projects presented to the minister of industry and new technologies

Dushanbe targeted smart projects have been presented to the Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir.

16:35, april 29, 2021

Tajik central bank raises its refinancing rate to 12.0 percent

On Tuesday April 27, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) raised its refinancing rate by 1.0 percent – from 11.0 percent on February 5, 2021 to 12.0 percent.

14:52, april 29, 2021

Central Asian economies are forecast to grow 3.4% on average this year, says ADB report

Economic growth in developing Asia is set to rebound to 7.

13:49, april 28, 2021

Tajikistan economy to rebound in 2021 and 2022, says ADB report

Economic growth in Tajikistan is expected to recover in 2021 and 2022 as coronavirus disease pandemic restrictions ease in the country’s main trading partners leading to the recovery in

13:42, april 28, 2021

Large Swiss company becomes interested in Tajik cotton

Representatives of Swiss Rieter Holding AG have arrived in Tajikistan to establish cooperation with domestic cotton-processing enterprises, according to the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies