Tajkistan, Economy

10:29, march 5, 2013

New banknotes in denominations of 20, 50 and 100 somoni issued

DUSHANBE, March 5, 2013, Asia-Plus -- By Tajik central bank’s resolution new banknotes in denominations of 20, 50 and 100 somoni with additional levels of protection were introduced into

10:10, march 5, 2013

Tajik national air carrier resumes flights to Azeri capita

DUSHANBE, March 5, 2012, Asia-Plus -- Tajik national air carrier, Tajik Air, is resuming flights to the Azeri capital Baku.

14:29, march 4, 2013

No one liter of gasoline delivered to Tajikistan by rail in February

DUSHANBE, March 4, 2013 Asia-Plus -- No one liter of gasoline was delivered to Tajikistan by rail last month.

16:47, march 2, 2013

Tajikistan becomes 159th member of WTO

The WTO approved Tajikistan’s accession in December and named March 2 as the official entry date. Tajikistan becomes the 159th member of the WTO.

16:18, march 2, 2013

No one liter of gasoline delivered to Tajikistan over the first 24 days of February

DUSHANBE, March 2, 2013, Asia-Plus -- According to official statistical data, no one liter of gasoline was delivered to Tajikistan over the first 24 days of February.

16:12, march 1, 2013

Russia raises export duty on its oil products again

DUSHANBE, March 1 2013, Asia-Plus - Russia has raised export duty on its oil products again. By Russian government’s decree an export duty on petroleum has been raised from US$363.

14:20, march 1, 2013

New IFC publication improves corporate governance in Tajikistan, strengthening businesses

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2013, Asia-Plus – On Friday March 1, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) began distributing a board creation manual to help businesses in Tajikistan improve governance

14:12, march 1, 2013

Tajikistan makes preparations for cotton-sowing campaign

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Preparations for a cotton-sowing campaign are progressing in Tajikistan.

11:27, march 1, 2013

Tajikistan will become full member of WTO tomorrow

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan will be come a full member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 2, the Tajik MFA information department reports.

10:34, march 1, 2013

Dushanbe mayor’s office intends to complete construction of water park in Tajik capital

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The procurement department at the Dushanbe mayor’s office has announced an open contest to select the best designer for an unfinished water park in the

10:04, march 1, 2013

Deposits kept at Tajik bank reportedly rise 26.7 percent

DUSHANBE, March 1, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The National Bank of Tajikistan reports that Tajikistan saw bank deposits grow by 26.

16:48, february 28, 2013

Tajik, Kazakh civil aviation authorities agree to launch air route connecting the two capital cities

DUSHANBE, February 28, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Tajik and Kazakh civil aviation authorities have reportedly agreed to launch an air route that will connect with two capital cities – Dushanbe and

09:13, february 28, 2013

Tajikistan accepted as EITI candidate

DUSHANBE, February 28, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan will now implement the global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) standard and this will ensure more transparency of the

18:05, february 27, 2013

Tajik minister says the Roghun dam will fill with water during 14 years

DUSHANBE February 27, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The process of filling the Roghun dam with water will take 14 years and this process will not affect neighboring countries, Tajik Minister of Land

15:47, february 27, 2013

OSCE supports presentation of new investment concept for Tajikistan’s small hydropower sector

DUSHANBE, February 2013, 2013, Asia-Plus – The OSCE Office in Tajikistan today hosted a one-day seminar on small hydropower in Tajikistan.

14:07, february 27, 2013

The concept of attraction of investment to support small hydropower development presented

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The concept of attraction of investments to support small hydropower development in Tajikistan was presented in Dushanbe on February 27 during the

11:27, february 27, 2013

German companies reportedly interested in energy projects in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2013, Asia-Plus -- On Friday February 22, Tajik Ambassador to Germany Imomuddin Sattorov held talks in Berlin with senior representatives from German Water and Energy (GWE)

10:19, february 27, 2013

Electricity rationing eased in the provinces

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2013, Asia-Plus -- By government’s order electricity rationing has been eased in Tajikistan’s provinces.

13:08, february 26, 2013

Iran reportedly demands that Barqi Tojik repay its debt to Sangtuda-2 HPP

Meanwhile, Nozirjon Yodgori, a spokesman for Tajik electricity supplier, says Barqi Tojik has not received such a letter from Iranian Embassy in Dushanbe.

11:45, february 26, 2013

Tajikistan reportedly more than doubles coal production

DUSHANBE, February 26, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Since the beginning of the year, Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) “Angisht,” State Unitary Enterprise “Fon-Yaghnob,” and JV “Anzob” have produced

15:18, february 25, 2013

Kyrgyz delegation arrives in Dushanbe to discuss transportation cooperation

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A group of experts from the Kyrgyz Ministry of Transport and Communications, led by Deputy Minister Transport and Communications, Keldibek Ibrayev,

14:00, february 25, 2013

Tajikistan, World Bank discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2013, Asia-Plus – Minister of Finance Safarali Najmiddinov received the World Bank mission, led by Mr.

13:35, february 25, 2013

Consultations to discuss development of small hydropower to be held in Dushanbe on Feb 27

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Consultations to discuss construction of small hydropower plants in Tajikistan will take place in Dushanbe on February 27.

10:07, february 25, 2013

Investment forum dedicated to Tajikistan’s energy sector expected to take place in Brussels

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Brussels is expected to host an investment forum dedicated to Tajikistan’s energy sector this year.

15:31, february 22, 2013

Presentation of Iranian metallurgical company held at CCI in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2013, Asia-Pus – Presentation of Iranian metallurgical company, Hamiyan-e Elm-o Technology (RST), took place at Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) in

11:47, february 22, 2013

Prospects of cooperation between Tajikistan and AKDN discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to state and prospects of further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) were the

10:10, february 22, 2013

Total SA reportedly plans to pump Tajik natural gas to neighboring China

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Total SA’s move into Tajikistan, a former Soviet republic known for growing melons and cotton, is aimed at producing natural gas for export to

09:51, february 22, 2013

Tajik, Kazakh civil aviation authorities discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Tajik and Kazakh civil aviation authorities are seeking ways to expand bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation.

14:14, february 21, 2013

Representatives from Kyrgyz ministry of transport expected to visit Dushanbe in late February

DUSHANBE, February 21, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A group of experts from the Kyrgyz Ministry of Transport and Communications are expected to arrive in Dushanbe in late February to discuss issues

13:50, february 21, 2013

Target date for completion of construction of underground mine at Pakrut postponed

DUSHANBE, February 21, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The British mineral exploration and development company, Kryso Resources plc, has begun construction of a gold extraction factory at the Pakrut gold