Tajkistan, Economy

17:04, february 17, 2015

Hacker gang reportedly steals US$1 billion from in bank raids

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2015, Asia-Plus – Forbes reported on February 16 that the hacker crew that breached Staples SPLS -1.

15:18, february 17, 2015

Tajikistan continues supplying electric power to Afghanistan

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2015, Asia-Pus -- In January 2015, the 220 kW and 110 kW networks from Sangtuda-1 and Sangtuda-2 hydroelectric power plants reportedly transmitted nearly 55 million kWh of

11:43, february 17, 2015

Tajikistan reduces aluminum exports

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is continuing to reduce aluminum exports.

11:19, february 17, 2015

890 million somoni worth of industrial goods produced in Tajikistan last month

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2015, Asia-Plus – In January 2015, Tajikistan produced a total of 890 million somoni (equivalent to nearly 165 million USD) worth of industrial goods, according to the Agency

11:10, february 17, 2015

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at 344.8 million USD in January 2015

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2015, Asia-Plus -- In January 2015, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electrical power and natural gas, amounted to 344.8 million U.S.

16:03, february 16, 2015

WB helps Uzbekistan build railway to bypass Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on February 13 approved a US$195 million IBRD loan for the Pap-Angren Railway Project in Uzbekistan.

13:45, february 16, 2015

International tourism development issues discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2015, Asia-Plus – A Tajik-Kuwaiti seminar to discuss issues related to development of international tourism began at Dushanbe Sheraton Hotel today.

11:26, february 16, 2015

Chinese company expected to build cotton processing factory in Danghara

DUSHANBE, February 16, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Minister of Agriculture Qosim Rahbar at the end of the last week met here with Mr.

15:39, february 15, 2015

USAID launches 2015 – 2019 strategy for Central Asia

DUSHANBE, February 15, 2015, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday February 12, U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Susan M.

10:04, february 13, 2015

Tajikistan showcases its handicraft in Germany

DUSHANBE, February 13, 2015, Asia-Plus -- For the first time, Tajik handicrafts will be exhibited on the leading international trade fair for consumer goods, Ambiente, which opened in

16:46, february 12, 2015

Meetings to discuss CASA-1000 Project held in Bishkek

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000) Legal Subcommittee and Joint Working Group meetings were

14:44, february 12, 2015

Resumption of air communication between Dushanbe and Baku discussed in Tajik capital again

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2015, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday February 11, Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade Nematullo Hikmatullozoda received Azerbaijani Ambassador to Tajikistan Abbasali

14:14, february 12, 2015

Prospects of Tajikistan-China economic cooperation discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2015, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of bilateral economic cooperation between Tajikistan and China were discussed at a meeting of Tajik Minister of

09:53, february 11, 2015

JICA expected to help Tajikistan mitigate negative external effects

DUSHANBE, February 11, 2015 Asia-Plus – Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday received visiting Vice-President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Mr. Kiyoshi Kodera.

15:50, february 10, 2015

Prices for goods and services in Tajikistan reportedly rose 0.4 percent in January

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2015, Asia-Plus – Inflation for January this year stood at 0.6 percent in Tajikistan, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

14:25, february 10, 2015

Tajikistan satisfied with expansion of cooperation with Japan

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2015, Asia-Plus -- On Monday February 9, Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade Nematullo Hikmatullozoda received Mr.

13:53, february 10, 2015

EBRD provides loan to AccessBank to finance MSMEs in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is boosting its support for the financial sector in Tajikistan with a multi-currency loan

10:40, february 10, 2015

UN agencies active in Tajikistan implemented nearly 100 development projects in 2010-2014

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday afternoon received a group of resident representatives of the United Nations agencies active in Tajikistan, led by

09:22, february 10, 2015

IFC, Imon International to Expand MSME finance in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 10, 2015, Asia-Plus – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has mobilized $16.

16:24, february 9, 2015

Tajikistan raises prices of patents for individual activity

DUSHANBE, February 9, 2015, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan has reportedly raised the prices of patents for individual activity.

15:30, february 9, 2015

Tajik official, ADB country director discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, February 9, 2015, Asia-Plus – On Monday February 9, Tajik First Deputy Prime Minister, Davlatali Said, received Mr. C.C.

14:50, february 9, 2015

Tajik president receives resident representatives of UN agencies active in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 9, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is receiving a group of resident representatives of the United Nations agencies active in Tajikistan, led by the UN Resident

13:39, february 9, 2015

11 residents of Sughd detained on suspicion of membership in Salafi group

KHUJAND, February 9, 2015, Asia-Plus - 11 residents of the northern province of have been arrested on suspicion of membership in the outlawed Salafi group.

11:14, february 9, 2015

Tajik official, senior US diplomat reportedly discuss prospects of construction of Roghun HPP

DUSHANBE, February 9, 2015, Asia-Plus – Tajik First Deputy Finance Minister, Jamoliddin Nouraliyev, has met here with Mr. Daniel Rosenblum, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Central Asia.

10:40, february 9, 2015

FAO launches new project in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 9, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The new FAO project aimed at support in promotion and implementation integrated pest management strategies for important field and fruits crops in

10:27, february 9, 2015

JICA vice-president visits Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 9, 2015, Asia-Plus – Mr.

15:38, february 6, 2015

FAO food price index declines in January, cereal output poised for record

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The FAO Food Price Index reportedly continued to decline in January, averaging 182.7 points for the month, or 1.9 percent below its December 2014 level.

15:03, february 6, 2015

Tajik central bank says USD/TJS slightly declines

Tajik central bank says USD/TJS has slightly declined over the past week.

10:33, february 6, 2015

Dushanbe airport seeks contractor for construction of cargo terminal

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2015, Asia-Plus – The feasibility study for construction of a modern cargo terminal at the Dushanbe airport has reportedly been completed and the airport authorities are now

17:00, february 5, 2015

WB report: Only one-in-ten workers in Tajikistan use computers at work

DUSHANBE, February 5, 2015, Asia-Plus - A new World Bank report, The Skills Road: Skills for Employability in Tajikistan, notes that few workers use computers on the job, and workers who do