Tajkistan, Economy

10:31, july 11, 2016

Tajik grant mufti calls on the country’s Muslims to pray for early construction for Roghun HPP

DUSHANBE, July 11, 2016, Asia-Plus – Tajik grant mufti has called on the country’s Muslims to pray for the early construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

10:07, july 11, 2016

Spitamen Bank, Asia-Plus launches joint project on financial literacy

DUSHANBE, July 11, 2016, Asia-Plus – Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Spitamen Bank and Asia-Plus news agency have signed an agreement on collaboration in raising financial literacy of the

15:42, july 8, 2016

Chinese company ready to invest in development of Tajikistan’s urban infrastructure

DUSHANBE, July 8, 2016, Asia-Plus – A Chinese company is ready to invest in development of urban infrastructure in Tajikistan.

14:48, july 8, 2016

The number of electronic terminals installed in shopping centers and service centers reaches 631

DUSHANBE, July 8, 2016, Asia-Plus – The number of electronic terminals installed in shopping centers and service centers across the country rose 26.

10:51, july 8, 2016

International food commodity prices rise 4.2 percent in June

DUSHANBE, July 8, 2016, Asia-Plus – FAO notes that international food commodity prices shot up 4.2 percent in June, their steepest monthly increase of the past four years.

09:46, july 8, 2016

Activities of Iran charity’s branch in Tajikistan suspended

DUSHANBE, July 8, 2016, Asia-Plus – Activities of the branch of the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee (IKRC), Imdad, in Tajikistan have been suspended.

17:14, july 7, 2016

Two of six turbines of Roghun HPP expected to be introduced into operation in 2018

Two of six turbines of Roghun HPP are expected to be introduced into operation in 2018.

16:47, july 7, 2016

Improvement of safety of Norak dam to be discussed in Dushanbe tomorrow

DUSHANBE, July 7, 2016, Asia-Plus – A consultative meeting to discuss the environmental and social impact assessment and environmental management plan for the Nurek Dam Safety Rehabilitation and

14:29, july 7, 2016

Tajikistan’s tourism opportunities expected to be discussed in Yekaterinburg tomorrow

DUSHANBE, July 7, 2016, Asia-Plus – The Yekaterinburg-based Expert Club “Ural-Eurasia” will host a roundtable formally titled “Tourism Potential of Russia, Eurasian Economic Union and Central Asia”

12:13, july 7, 2016

Word Bank helps introduce electronic and digital financial services in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, July 7, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The World Bank is starting implementation of the project on launching electronic and digital financial services in Tajikistan, according to the National Bank of

11:59, july 7, 2016

Tajik central bank promoting financial inclusion in country, Central Asia region

DUSHANBE, July 7, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The Executive Director at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), Mr. Alfred Hannig, visited Tajikistan on June 28-29, 2016.

15:10, july 5, 2016

Tajik national currency fell 2.5 percent against USD in H1 2016

DUSHANBE, July 5, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The national Tajik currency, the somoni, has lost 12.5 percent of its value against the dollar over the first six month of this year.

10:47, july 5, 2016

Retailers and restaurants in Tajikistan forced to accept payment by bank card

DUSHANBE, July 5, 2016, Asia-Plus – An article “Tajikistan: Retailers Face Giant Bank Card Fines” that was posted on EurasiaNet.

09:23, july 5, 2016

ADB expected to provide US$241 million to Tajikistan in 2016-2018

DUSHANBE, July 5, 2016, Asia-Plus – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to support inclusive economic growth in Tajikistan with an estimated program of $241 million in 2016–2018.

16:09, july 4, 2016

Fruit and vegetables prices rise in Dushanbe ahead of Idi Ramazon

Prices of fruits and vegetables have risen in Dushanbe in several days ahead of Idi Ramazon of Eid ul-Fitr, a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.

14:46, july 4, 2016

Putin signs law on ratification of agreement on duty-free fuel supplies to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, July 4, 2016, Asia-Plus – Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the federal law on ratification of a government-to-government agreement between Russia and Tajikistan on fuel supply

11:17, july 4, 2016

Tajikistan needs EBRD assistance for carrying out reforms in the banking sector, says Tajik official

DUSHANBE, July 4 2016, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s central bank is once again pleading for an international bailout as the country’s banking sector remains mired in an existential crisis.

09:45, july 4, 2016

Tajikistan’s inflation for January-May 2016 stands at 2.7 percent

DUSHANBE, July 4, 2016, Asia-Plus – Over the first five months of this year, inflation in Tajikistan has stood at 2.

16:24, july 1, 2016

Tajik president receives CEO of Salini Impregilo

DUSHANBE, July 1, 2016, Asia-Plus – On Friday July 1, Tajik President received Mr. Pietro Salini, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Salini Impregilo S.p.A.

16:03, july 1, 2016

Italian company wins tender for construction of dam of Roghun HPP

Italian company, Salini Impregilo S.p.A., has reportedly won a tender for construction of the dam of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

14:43, july 1, 2016

Rahmon receives delegation of EBRD Board of Directors

DUSHANBE, July 1, 2016, Asia-Plus – Tajik President today received a delegation of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Board of Directors.

13:23, july 1, 2016

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at 1.603 billion USD in January-May 2016

DUSHANBE, July 1, 2016, Asia-Plus – Over the first five months of this year, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electrical power, has amounted to 1.603 billion U.S.

16:55, june 30, 2016

Dushanbe airport toughens security measures after attack at Istanbul airport

Dushanbe International Airport (DIA) has toughened security measures.

10:57, june 30, 2016

Bank Eskhata introduces electronic payment system

DUSHANBE, June 30, 2016, Asia-Plus – Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Bank Eskhata has introduced an electronic payment system and its customers now may transfer money to their cards in online

09:53, june 29, 2016

Conference dedicated to the closure of GIZ FFPSD/GREAT Program held in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, June 29, 2016, Asia-Plus -- GIZ Program “Framework and Finance for Private Sector Development in Tajikistan/ Growth in Rural Economy and Agriculture in Tajikistan” (FFPSD/ GREAT) is

14:21, june 28, 2016

Bank Eskhata offers agricultural loan product to its customers

DUSHANBE, June 28, 2016, Asia-Plus – Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Bank Eskhata offers an agricultural loan product to its customers – Sarchashmai Ob (Water Hole).

13:29, june 28, 2016

Tajikistan becoming increasingly dependent on China

DUSHANBE, June 28, 2016, Asia-Plus – An article “Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Submit to Chinese Capture” that was posted on EurasiaNet.

13:52, june 24, 2016

Tajikistan reduces fuel imports despite increasing demand for POL

DUSHANBE, June 24, 2016, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan has reportedly reduced fuel imports despite increasing demand for petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) in the country.

13:26, june 24, 2016

Tajikistan, Russia reach agreement on establishing joint business council

DUSHANBE, June 24, 2016, Asia-Plus – The Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCIs) of Tajikistan and the Russian Federation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on establishment of the

14:23, june 23, 2016

Remainder of loans provided by Tajik banks amounts to more than 10.956 billion somoni

DUSHANBE, June 23, 2016, Asia-Plus – As of May 31, 2016, the remainder of loans provided by Tajik banks amounted to 10.9566 billion somoni, according to the National bank of Tajikistan. 4.