Tajkistan, Economy

11:15, march 1, 2011

Pakistan reportedly ready to assist Tajikistan with construction of Roghun HPP

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The fourth meeting of the Tajik-Pak joint commission for trade and economic cooperation that took place in Dushanbe on February 28 resulted in signing of a

17:02, february 28, 2011

JICA supports Tajik farmers through dissemination of organic agriculture technology

DUSHANBE, February 28, 2011, Asia-Plus – On Saturday February 26, a seminar on organic agriculture technologies was conducted in the city of Norak, according to the Japan International Cooperation

12:48, february 28, 2011

Tajik-Pak joint economic commission meets in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 28, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The next meeting of the Tajik-Pak joint commission for trade and economic cooperation is opening in Dushanbe today.

09:11, february 28, 2011

NGOs set up WG to assess amendments made to tax code

DUSHANBE, February 28, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and business associations have set up a working group to assess amendments made to the country’s Tax Code.

14:04, february 27, 2011

Construction of Roghun may help save the Aral Sea, says expert

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Power engineering and water specialists both in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan realize well the significance and benefit of the Roghun hydroelectricity

13:07, february 27, 2011

Antimonopoly agency publishes list of dominants in Tajikistan’s commodity markets

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan has published a register of economic entities holding a dominant position in an

13:05, february 27, 2011

Report to U.S. Senate Committee considers that the proposed Roghun Dam is relevant

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2011, Asia-Plus -- A report “Avoiding Water Wars: Water Scarcity and Central Asia’s Growing Importance for Stability in Afghanistan and Pakistan” to the members of the U.S.

16:36, february 25, 2011

Fuel prices continuing to rise in Tajikistan

Russia, which accounts for 93 percent of Tajikistan’s fuel imports, has not yet decided the issue regarding cancellation of light fuel export duty for Tajikistan.

11:07, february 25, 2011

Solvent-extraction plant in northern Tajikistan to improve quality of its product

KHUJAND, February 25, 2011, Asia-Plus - Joint-stock company (JSC) Assor, the solvent-extraction plant in Konibodom, plans to purchase a modern oil-extracting line from China in order to

09:19, february 25, 2011

Only 2.5% of Dushanbe residents now have natural gas

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Only 2.5 percent of Dushanbe residents are currently provided with natural gas.

09:17, february 25, 2011

It is unprofitable for Tajikistan to work with Russian grain traders, says Ghalla director

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2011, Asia-Plus -- It is unprofitable for Tajikistan to work with Russian grain traders, Ghalla (grain products) director Taghoymurod Sharipov told Asia-Plus in an

09:16, february 25, 2011

Tajik finance minister, IMF staff mission head discuss cooperation prospects

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2011, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were discussed here on February

17:04, february 24, 2011

IFC partners with UK to improve corporate governance in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2011, Asia-Plus -- International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) are launching the second phase of

16:46, february 24, 2011

Banks in Kulob provide their own funds in loans to local cotton producing farms

KULOB, February 24, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Branches of commercial banks and microfinance lenders operating in Tajikistan have begun to provide their own funds in loans to local cotton producing

10:10, february 24, 2011

PM orders to reintroduce TajikAzot into operation by April

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2011, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 23, Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov held a meeting with participation of heads of relevant ministries and bodies to discuss issues

09:03, february 24, 2011

Qurghon Teppa resident faces electricity theft charge

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2011, Asia-Plus -- An unemployed resident of the city of Qurghon Teppa, A.K., 41, has been arrested on suspicion of stealing electricity.

16:15, february 23, 2011

Agroinvestbonk managers, IMF team members discuss cooperation prospects

DUSHABE, February 23, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and open joint-stock company (OJSC) Agroinvestbonk have discussed issues related to lending

15:41, february 23, 2011

Panjakent company to double areas under tobacco

KHUJAND, February 24, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Open joint-stock company (OJSC) Tabak, based in the northern city of Panjakent, plans to double areas under tobacco this year.

13:38, february 23, 2011

Latvian air company resumes flights to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 23, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Latvian air company, AirBaltic, has officially resumed flights to Dushanbe.

11:20, february 23, 2011

Tajikistan ends winter rationing of electricity

DUSHANBE, February 23, 2011, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan''s state energy supplier has announced the early end of winter electricity rationing, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reported on February 22.

15:09, february 22, 2011

India to help Tajikistan develop tea cultivation

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2011, Asia-Plus -- India plans to help Tajikistan develop tea cultivation.

11:59, february 22, 2011

EBRD, Agroinvestbonk discuss measures of financial stability

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Measures for stabilization of the financial situation of open joint-stock company (OJSC) Agroinvestbonk have been approved during a meeting of the

10:22, february 22, 2011

Tajikistan’s oldest winery gives up production of wines this year due bad grape harvest in 2010

KHUJAND February 22, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s oldest winery, Sharobi Uroteppa, which is located in the northern city of Istaravshan, has given up production of wines this year due to

09:12, february 22, 2011

Leather-processing workshop opens in northern Tajikistan in March

KHUJAND, February 22, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The first leather-processing workshop will open in Sughd province in early March.

16:37, february 21, 2011

SCO interbank consortium meets in Kazakhstan to discuss establishment of SCO bank

DUSHANBE, February 21, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The SCO Interbank Consortium, which is non-governmental institution of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), will meet in Almaty, Kazakhstan on

16:04, february 21, 2011

Dushanbe municipal government allocates 12 mln somoni to curb food price hike

DUSHANBE, February 21, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The Dushanbe mayor’s office has announced measures to curb increasing food prices in the city.

15:10, february 21, 2011

Turboatom to rehabilitate the remaining 7 of 9 units at Norak HPP

DUSHANBE, February 21, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Barqi Tojik power holding (the state-owned utility responsible for generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Tajikistan) and

13:28, february 21, 2011

British Ambassador visits Shahritous district

DUSHANBE, February 21, 1011, Asia-Plus -- The British Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Tajikistan, Mr.

11:05, february 21, 2011

Kyrgyz delegation arrives in Tajikistan to establish cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 21, 2011, Asia-Plus -- A delegation from Kyrgyzstan, consisting of designers, pattern makers and representatives of universities, is currently in Tajikistan to introduce Kyrgyz

09:05, february 21, 2011

Construction company seeks investment partners for construction for apartment buildings in Khujand

KHUJAND, February 21, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Construction of four apartment buildings in the center of Khujand, the capital of Sughd province has been suspended.