Tajkistan, Economy

14:45, january 13, 2015

Tajikistan’s year-end inflation for 2014 stands at 7.4 percent

DUSHANBE, January 13, 2015, Asia-Plus -- In Tajikistan, the year-end inflation for 2014 stood at 7.4 percent, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

16:10, january 12, 2015

Agreement on construction of Coca Cola bottling plant in Tajikistan signed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, January 12, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Stare Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) and Coca-Cola Icecek A.S.

15:36, january 12, 2015

More than 33,500 ha of arable lands reportedly left out of agricultural circulation last year

DUSHANBE, January 12, 2015, Asia-Plus -- More than 33,500 hectares of lands were left out of the agricultural circulation last year, which was 17.

13:16, january 11, 2015

The somoni reportedly lost more than 11 percent of its value against the dollar in 2014

The NBT says the somoni (TJS) lost more than 11 percent of its value against the dollar (USD) in 2014.

12:35, january 11, 2015

Tajikistan-Qatar economic cooperation issues discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE January 11, 2015, Asia-Plus -- On Friday January 9, Sharif Said, Chairman of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), met with Qatari Ambassador to Tajikistan Ali bin Mubarak

12:09, january 11, 2015

The work on completion of the Istiqlol tunnel expected to be finished by November this year

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The work on completion of the Istiqlol Tunnel is expected to be finished by November this year, Sijouddin Salomzoda, the head of the Main Directorate

15:06, january 9, 2015

213,265 foreign tourists visited Tajikistan last year, says Tajik official

DUSHANBE, January 9, 2015, Asia-Plus -- 213,265 foreign tourists visited Tajikistan last year, which is 5,000 people more than in 2013, Akhtam Abdullozoda, the head of the Committee for Youth,

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

Tajkistan, Economy

Tajikistan’s year-end inflation for 2014 stands at 7.4 percent

DUSHANBE, January 13, 2015, Asia-Plus -- In Tajikistan, the year-end inflation for 2014 stood at 7.4 percent, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

Agreement on construction of Coca Cola bottling plant in Tajikistan signed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, January 12, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Stare Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) and Coca-Cola Icecek A.S.

More than 33,500 ha of arable lands reportedly left out of agricultural circulation last year

DUSHANBE, January 12, 2015, Asia-Plus -- More than 33,500 hectares of lands were left out of the agricultural circulation last year, which was 17.

The somoni reportedly lost more than 11 percent of its value against the dollar in 2014

The NBT says the somoni (TJS) lost more than 11 percent of its value against the dollar (USD) in 2014.

Tajikistan-Qatar economic cooperation issues discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE January 11, 2015, Asia-Plus -- On Friday January 9, Sharif Said, Chairman of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), met with Qatari Ambassador to Tajikistan Ali bin Mubarak

The work on completion of the Istiqlol tunnel expected to be finished by November this year

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The work on completion of the Istiqlol Tunnel is expected to be finished by November this year, Sijouddin Salomzoda, the head of the Main Directorate

213,265 foreign tourists visited Tajikistan last year, says Tajik official

DUSHANBE, January 9, 2015, Asia-Plus -- 213,265 foreign tourists visited Tajikistan last year, which is 5,000 people more than in 2013, Akhtam Abdullozoda, the head of the Committee for Youth,

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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,

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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.