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Tajkistan, Economy

10:25, february 21, 2018

World Gold Council: Tajikistan’s gold reserves increased by 13 tons over the past eight years

The World Gold Council notes that Tajikistan’s gold reserves have increased six times or by 13 tons over the past eight years.

11:41, february 20, 2018

Seasonal rise in passenger fares on flights to Moscow reportedly affect Tajikistan's inflation rate

In January this year, Tajikistan’s inflation rate stood at 0.4 percent, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

16:18, february 19, 2018

Tajikistan reportedly needs 45 million USD to support its national budget

The Government of Tajikistan plans to receive 45 million U.S. dollars this year for supporting its national budget.

15:25, february 19, 2018

General contractor for Roghun project reportedly receives 134 million USD in prepayment

The Government of Tajikistan plans to settle with external creditors, who purchased public bonds (Eurobonds) issued by Tajikistan in September last year for completion of construction of the

10:48, february 19, 2018

China’s Zijin Mining sells 5 percent of shares in JV Zarafshon to Tajik government for…1.00 USD

China’s Zijin Mining, which owns 75% of shares in the Tajik-Chinese Joint Venture (JV) Zarafshon, has reportedly sold 5 percent of shares to the Tajik government for 1.00 U.S. dollar.

17:30, february 16, 2018

Tashkent expected to provide preferential loan of 100 million USD to support Tajik entrepreneurs doing business with Uzbekistan

Tashkent is reportedly expected to provide preferential loan of 100 million USD to support Tajik entrepreneurs doing business with Uzbekistan.

17:04, february 16, 2018

Tajikistan’s external debt-to-GDP ratio reaches 40.3 percent, says finance minister

Tajikistan’s external debt reportedly rose nearly 26.1 percent in a year to December 31, 2017, reaching 2.9 billion U.S. dollars.

15:21, february 16, 2018

Eurobonds used to finance construction of the Roghun HPP, says Tajik finance minister

Tajikistan has begun using funds raised from selling public bonds (Eurobonds) to finance part of the costs of construction of Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP), the Minister of Finance,

10:13, february 16, 2018

New air routes as well as railway and bus links will connect cities of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan plan to establish regular air communication between the Tajik capital and Uzbek cities of Bukhara and Samarqand.

15:38, february 15, 2018

TALCO consumed 16.5 percent of Tajikistan’s electricity last year

According to Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national integrated power company), the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) last year consumed 16.5 percent of Tajikistan’s electricity, which is 13.

14:26, february 15, 2018

TIKA gives out certificates to Tajik welding instructors

A month-long training course for welding instructors working with adult education centers and technical vocational schools concluded at the Labor and Employment Agency at the Ministry of Labor,

11:58, february 15, 2018

Ex-participants of JICA training courses in transport sector hold a seminar

On February 9, a seminar of ex-participants of JICA’s training courses in the transport sector was held in the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan.

10:53, february 15, 2018

Tajikistan expected to increase power supply to Afghanistan up to 1.5 billion kilowatt hours of electricity

Tajikistan will increase the volume of electricity being supplied to Afghanistan during the summer period.

09:48, february 15, 2018

Negotiations on delivery of Tajik electricity to Uzbekistan under way

Dushanbe and Tashkent have not yet reached any concrete agreement on the delivery of Tajik electricity to Uzbekistan.

16:34, february 14, 2018

Tajikistan’s investment portfolio includes 68 projects totaling nearly 25 million somoni

Tajikistan’s investment portfolio now includes 68 projects totaling nearly 25 billion somoni (equivalent to 2.8 billion U.S.

14:08, february 14, 2018

Akia bus assembly plant introduced into operation in Tajik capital Wednesday

A joint Tajik-Turkish plant to assemble Turkish buses Akia, AKIA AVESTO, was officially introduced into operation in Dushanbe today, according to the Tajik president’s official website.

11:22, february 14, 2018

Tajikistan to open currency exchange points along its common border with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT)’s office in the Sughd province says currency exchange points will begin to operate along Tajikistan’s common border with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in

10:51, february 14, 2018

Tajikistan plans to begin supplying surplus electricity to Uzbekistan

Tajikistan reportedly plans to begin supplying surplus electricity to Uzbekistan. This year, Tajikistan is expected to supply 1.5 billion kWh of electricity to the neighboring country.

15:32, february 13, 2018

What could Tajikistan export to Uzbekistan?

Tajikistan has drawn up the list of export goods it could offered Uzbekistan.

14:23, february 13, 2018

Record amount of gold produced by Tajikistan last year

Tajikistan produced a record amount of gold in 2017 – 5,500 kilograms, which is 11.

13:33, february 13, 2018

The First MicroFinanceBank opens banking service center in Dushanbe

In line with its expansion plan, The First MicroFinanceBank (FMFB) opened its new Banking Service Center (BSC) in Dushanbe city, at 34 Aynee Street, taking to 37 the total number of its Business

16:53, february 12, 2018

The Open Budget Index 2017 ranks Tajikistan among the countries providing minimal budget information

The Open Budget Index 2017 showed a modest decline in average global budget transparency scores, from 45 in 2015 to 43 in 2017 for the 102 countries that were surveyed in both rounds.

15:29, february 12, 2018

Volume of currency interventions conducted by Tajik central bank last year amounts to 300 mln USD

The volume of currency interventions conducted by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) during the last year reportedly amounted to 300 million U.S. dollars.

15:22, february 9, 2018

Tajikistan increases its gold-and-currency reserves due to buying three tons of gold

Tajikistan last year bought more than three tons of gold, Jamshed Nourmahmadzoda, the head of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), told reporters in Dushanbe on February 9.

14:54, february 9, 2018

The government expected to decide further fate of two distressed commercial banks

The government is currently reviewing proposals on further fate of two distressed banks – Tojiksodirotbonk (TSB) and Agroinvestbonk.

09:34, february 9, 2018

Tajik-Chinese joint gold mining venture resumes operations

Tajik-Chinese Joint Venture (JV) Zarafshon (formerly Zervashan Gold Company), which is the largest gold mining company in Tajikistan, has resumed operations.

16:06, february 8, 2018

Tajikistan introduces tax preferences to support development of productive entrepreneurship

Tajikistan has introduced tax preferences in order to support development of productive entrepreneurship.

11:55, february 8, 2018

Tojiksodirotbonk pays out savings to its customers in Sughd

Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Tojiksodirotbonk (TSB), which is Tajikistan’s second largest commercial bank, is paying out savings to its customers in the northern province of Sughd.

12:00, february 7, 2018

Direct implementation of CASA 1000 Project expected to commence this year

– The direct Implementation of CASA 1000 Project is expected to commence this year.

11:06, february 7, 2018

Exhibition of Uzbek industrial goods expected to take place in Dushanbe next month

Organizational issues related to holding an exhibition of Uzbek industrial goods in Dushanbe were discussed at a meeting of Sharif Said, the head of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and