Tajkistan, Economy

13:34, january 9, 2015

Remittance flows to Sughd province reportedly fall 7.2% last year

DUSHANBE, January 9, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Remittance flows to Sughd province last year fell 7.

16:46, january 8, 2015

Starwood Hotels makes landmark debut in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2015, Asia-Plus – (BUSINESS WIRE)--Powering ahead in dynamic markets worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

15:58, january 8, 2015

Starwood Hotels makes landmark debut in Tajikistan

Sheraton Dushanbe Hotel Boasts Ideal Location just five minutes from Dushanbe International Airport His Excellency President Emomali Rahmon, has inaugurated the opening and cutting of

09:45, january 8, 2015

Japanese companies reportedly ready to work in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sharif Rahimzoda yesterday met here with Mr. Takashi Kamada, Ambassador, Japan’s Embassy in Dushanbe.

13:34, january 7, 2015

Tajikistan may become a developed country in the near future, says CCI head

Tajik officail says Tajikistan may become a developed country in the near future if it uses existing potential reasonably.

11:19, january 7, 2015

Deported Tajik labor migrants invited to build Roghun HPP

DUSHANBE, January 7, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of Population of Tajikistan (MLMEP) has invited Tajik labor migrants who were deported from Russia for

15:15, january 6, 2015

Three new corporate residents registered with FEZ Sughd

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Three new corporate residents were registered with the Sughd Free Economic Zone (FEZ Sughd) on December 31, 2014, bringing the total number of corporate

14:21, january 6, 2015

Tajik, Chinese geologists jointly carry out exploration operations in Tajik border areas

DUSHANBE, January 6, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajik and Chinese geologists are reportedly carrying out joint exploration operations in Tajik areas bordering China.

14:04, january 6, 2015

China’s company may receive license for development of gold deposit in northern Tajikistan

TBEA may receive license for development of one of two gold deposits located in northern Tajikistan.

13:26, january 6, 2015

Russian state-controlled gas giant reportedly gives up two gas fields in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 6, 2015, Asia-Plus -- In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the head of the Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan, Murod Khol, noted on

12:56, january 6, 2015

Tajikistan’s gold reserves estimated at nearly 500 tons, says Tajik official

DUSHANBE, January 6, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s gold reserves are estimated at nearly 500 tons, Murod Khol, the head of the main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan,

15:42, january 5, 2015

Draft transit trade deal expected to be ready in three months

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Pakistan’s The Express Tribune reported on January 4 that Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan have agreed to reach a conclusion in negotiations

14:52, january 5, 2015

Remittance flows from Russia to Tajikistan fall to some $4 billion, says Tajik expert

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2014, Asia-Plus -- In 2014, remittance flows from Russia to Tajikistan reduced to some 4 billion U.S. dollars while the remittances flows are expected to increase this year, Ms.

15:44, january 4, 2015

Gold and silver reserves of Kanchoch deposit estimated at 32,066.7 and 13,812.7 kg respectively

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The Tajikistan state commission on the natural resource reserves has registered additional gold and silver reserves due to approval of possible gold and

16:30, december 30, 2014

Many risks and uncertainties could undermine global economic growth in 2015

DUSHANBE, December 30, Asia-Plus -- The United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects 2015 (WESP) report notes that global economic growth is forecast to increase marginally over the next

14:49, december 30, 2014

Currency exchange offices in Dushanbe reportedly experience shortage of dollars

DUSHANBE, December 30, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Currency exchange offices in Dushanbe are reportedly experiencing shortage of dollars on the eve of the new year.

11:07, december 30, 2014

Remainder of loan provided by Tajik banks reportedly amounts to more than 9.037 billion somoni

DUSHANBE, October 24, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The remainder of loans provided by Tajik banks rose more than 25 percent in a year to November 30, 2014, reaching more than 9.

15:18, december 29, 2014

DIA has transferred more than 76 million somoni to the national budget this year

DUSHANBE, December 29, 2014, Asia-Plus – This year, Dushanbe International Airport (DIA) has transferred more than 76 million somoni to Tajikistan’s national budget, which is 13.

14:24, december 29, 2014

Tajikistan tops Central Asia’s nations in energy architecture performance

DUSHANBE, December 29, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan ranked highest among the Central Asian countries in the Global Energy Architecture Performance Index (EAPI) 2015 report of the World Economic

11:19, december 29, 2014

Deposits kept at Tajik banks reportedly reach 6.555 billion somoni

DUSHANBE, December 29, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) reports that Tajikistan saw bank deposits grow by nearly 19.5 percent in a year to November 30 31, 2014, reaching 6.

15:32, december 27, 2014

Tajikistan’s inflation for Jan-Nov 2014 stands at 6.8 percent

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2014, Asia-Plus -- In Tajikistan, inflation for the first eleven months of this year has stood at 6.8 percent, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

11:23, december 26, 2014

TJS exchange rate against USD has risen nearly 3 percent over the past week

The market exchange rate between the dollar and the somoni has risen nearly 3 percent over the past week.

09:17, december 26, 2014

Russian company expected to launch the Smart City Project in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, December 26, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Russia company, SpaceTeam Holding, will create the public transport management system in Dushanbe.

14:16, december 25, 2014

29 new industrial enterprises introduced into operation in Tajik capital this year

DUSHANBE, December 25, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The 22nd session of the Dushanbe legislature (Majlis), presided over by Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev, was held on December 25.

13:58, december 25, 2014

Ways to bring Tajikistan out of transport deadlock discussed parliament today

DUSHANBE, December 25, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Public hearings over the implementation of the budget parameters for 2013-2014 in terms of bringing the country out of the transport deadlock took

10:10, december 25, 2014

Tajikistan Considers Price Tag on Relations with China

With Russia’s economy in a deep crisis over the past year, Tajikistan, Central Asia’s poorest country, is looking for investors elsewhere.

10:04, december 25, 2014

Pakistani minister talks about the desire to create an energy market in the region

DUSHANBE, December 25, 2014, Asia-Plus – Pakistani media sources report that during a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Aslov in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce

09:32, december 25, 2014

The work on rehabilitation of the Dushanbe-Tursunzoda-Uzbek Border practically completed

DUSHANBE, December 25, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The work on rehabilitation of a vital road linking Dushanbe with the Uzbekistan border via Hisor Valley and the town of Tursunzoda has been practically

15:33, december 24, 2014

Pakistan reportedly intends to increase farm produce supplies to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, December 24, 2014, Asia-Plus – Pakistan’ The News International quoted Pakistani Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan as saying on December 23 that Pakistan will

15:07, december 24, 2014

Government offers to exempt currency, gemstone and medicine imports from customs duties

DUSHANBE, December 24, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Government has offered to exempt currency, medicine, gemstone and precious metal imports from customs duties.