Tajkistan, Economy

15:41, december 19, 2014

CDB provides $10 million loan for enhancement of Tajikistan’s agrarian sector

DUSHANBE, December 19, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Conditions of providing a $10 million loan to support enhancement of Tajikistan’s agrarian sector were discussed here on December 18, according to

10:52, december 19, 2014

Collapse of Russian ruble affects many families in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, December 19, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Russian ruble has collapsed, but the effects are not only being felt in Russia; they are also being felt in Tajikistan, which one of the

10:28, december 19, 2014

More than 9.2 billion somoni worth of industrial goods produced in Tajikistan in Jan-Nov 2014

DUSHANBE, December 19, 2014, Asia-Plus – In January-November 2014, Tajikistan has produced a total of more than 9.2 billion somoni (equivalent to some 1.7 billion U.S.

10:03, december 19, 2014

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at more than 4.8 billion USD in Jan-Nov 2014

DUSHANBE, December 19, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Over the first eleven months of this year, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electrical power and natural gas, has amounted to more than

15:03, december 18, 2014

Since beginning of Year Tajikistan Imported 205 thousand tons of Liquefied Gas

Ministry of Economic Development and Trade reports that Tajikistan imported almost 205 thousand tons of liquefied gas during the eleven months of this year.

13:37, december 18, 2014

Tajikistan increases Coal Production

Coal production increased by 65 per cent in Tajikistan for eleven months of this year in comparison to the same period in 2013.

13:36, december 18, 2014

Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan forecasts the rise in the price of wheat an

The annual report of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Monitoring and Early Warning, states: “Although it is expected that access to regional produce from the region will be adequate,

11:15, december 18, 2014

Following Russia the Ruble Collapsed in Tajikistan too

Rate of the Russian Ruble decreased by approximately 20 per cent in Dushanbe’s exchange offices over the past few days.

11:12, december 18, 2014

Tajikistan Increased Electricity Supply to Afghanistan

In November, Tajikistan increased the supply of electricity to Afghanistan by 5.5 million kWt per house in comparison to the previous month.

15:42, december 16, 2014

Mining can be a basic industry of Tajikistan, says China geological and mining company head

DUSHANBE, December 16, 2014, Asia-Plus – “The mining industry could become a base for development of Tajikistan, as a developing country,” Director-General of the International Geological and

10:30, december 16, 2014

It is necessary to support domestic producers in order to strengthen the national currency, says NBT

DUSHANBE, December 16, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) notes that Tajikistan must raise its export potential in order to strengthen the rate of its national currency, the

14:54, december 14, 2014

Remittance flows from Russia to Tajikistan decline by 1%, says Russian central bank

DUSHANBE, December 14, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Remittance flows from the Russian Federation to Tajikistan have reportedly declined by almost 1 percent.

15:18, december 12, 2014

Poverty measurement methods and institutions discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, December 12, 214, Asia-Plus -- Best international practices and national approaches in measuring poverty were the focus of the international conference that took place in Dushanbe on

11:33, december 12, 2014

Russian ruble crunch hits Russia’s neighbors hard

DUSHANBE, December 12, 2014, Asia-Plus -- An article “Money Troubles: Russia''s Weak Ruble Pulls Down Neighbors'' Currencies” by Charles Recknaget posted on Radio Liberty’s website on December 11

16:36, december 11, 2014

The Union of Craftsmen of Tajikistan launches nation-wide needs assessment

DUSHANBE, December 11, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Union of Craftsmen of Tajikistan (UCT) has launched a national insight survey aimed at identifying the priority needs in the handicraft sector.

15:40, december 11, 2014

Dushanbe hosts conference on measuring and monitoring poverty

DUSHANBE, December 11, 2014, Asia-Plus – An international scientific and practical conference on measuring and monitoring poverty is taking place in Dushanbe tomorrow, according to the Ministry of

10:00, december 11, 2014

Pamir Mountains among first 100 green tourist destinations in the world

KHOROG, December 11, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Three regions of Tajikistan: Pamir Mountains, the Wakhan and Bartang valleys have been inscribed in the list of Global Top 100 (The Sustainable Destinations

09:40, december 11, 2014

EDB provides 5 mln USD for enhancement of Tajikistan’s agrarian sector

DUSHANBE, December 11, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Ghallai Sughd (Sughd Grain Products) Group have signed financial agreements within the framework of the redemption

16:08, december 10, 2014

Document on defining rail route China-Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Afghanistan signed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, December 10, 2014, Asia-Plus -- A document on defining route of a regional rail link connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan has been signed in Dushanbe.

15:30, december 10, 2014

JICA discusses cooperation opportunities and challenges with line ministers and agencies of Tajikist

DUSHANBE, December 10, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to cooperation between Tajikistan and Japan have been discussed in Dushanbe.

15:04, december 10, 2014

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

DUSHANBE, December 10, 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).

11:02, december 10, 2014

IFC helps Tajik food producers boost competitiveness, expand markets

DUSHANBE, December 10, 2014, Asia-Plus – International Finance Corporation (IFC) is expanding its advisory program on food safety in Tajikistan, helping local food producers increase productivity,

10:20, december 10, 2014

PM gets acquainted with the pace of the construction of the Vahdat-Yovon railway

DUSHANBE, December 10, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda has got acquainted with the pace of the construction of the Vahdat-Yovon railway.

09:44, december 10, 2014

Russia has never operated trains to Tajikistan, says Tajik state railway company official

Russia’s decision to suspend some trains’ operations will not affect rail traffic between our cuntries, says Tajik official.

16:56, december 9, 2014

Tajikistan expected to gain some $4.5 bln from Turkmenistan-China gas pipeline over 32 years

DUSHANBE, December 9, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) today ratified an agreement on the main principles of cooperation between the Government of

14:04, december 9, 2014

AccessBank Tajikistan opens its branch in Istaravshan

DUSHANBE, December 9, 2014, Asia-Plus – Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) AccessBank Tajikistan has opened its branch in Istaravshan, Sughd province.

09:54, december 9, 2014

Russia cancels trains to Tajikistan and some other CIS nations

The decision to cancel the trains was reprotedly made as part of adjusting the 2014-2015 schedule due to low profitability.

14:42, december 8, 2014

Tajikistan’s currency crisis

During the month of November, Tajik somoni has dropped by 4%, National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) reported.

13:21, december 8, 2014

UNCTAD reportedly initiates Tajikistan investment policy review

DUSHANBE, December 8, 2014, Asia-Plus – Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Aslov on December 5 met in Geneva with Dr.

17:26, december 5, 2014