Tajkistan, Economy

16:56, march 3, 2014

Road builders reportedly on strike for already three days

DUSHANBE, March 3, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Workers involved in rehabilitation of the Vose-Khovaling road in the Kulob region of Khatlon province have been on strike for already three days, a

14:29, march 3, 2014

WB responds to Uzbekistan’s letter regarding the CASA 1000 project

DUSHANBE, March 3, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Objectives of the Central Asia–South Asia Electricity Transmission Project (CASA-1000) are aligned with the World Bank Group’s goals of ending extreme poverty

12:33, march 3, 2014

Accounts Chamber inspects activity of Tajik central bank

DUSHANBE, March 3, 2014, 2014, Asia-Plus – Auditors from the Accounts Chamber of Tajikistan are expected to complete the inspection of activity of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) by March 20,

17:40, march 1, 2014

Tajik authorities ease electricity rationing in provinces

Tajik authorities have reportedly eased electricity rationing introduced in the provinces.

15:21, february 28, 2014

Customs Service announces contest to fill more than 60 vacant positions

The Customs Service under the Government of Tajikistan has begun to renew its staff.

13:45, february 28, 2014

Chinese farmers intend to rent dry-farming lands in Khatlon

DUSHANBE, February 28, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Chinese farmers working in Tajikistan intend to rent dry-farming lands in Qumsangir district of Khatlon province, according to the Ministry of Agriculture

11:35, february 28, 2014

Tajik deputy minister, JICA resident representative discuss implementation of joint projects

DUSHANBE, February 28, 2014, Asia-Plus – The progress of implementation of joint projects of Tajikistan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) were discussed here yesterday at a

11:08, february 28, 2014

Tajik president, Russian power holding company manager discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, February 28, 2014, Asia-Plus –Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday afternoon received visiting Head of the Board of Open Joint Stock Company Inter RAO YeES (Inter RAO – Unified Energy

15:27, february 27, 2014

NBT: Rise in gold prices will have positive impact on Tajikistan’s gold reserve

DUSHANBE, February 27, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The international gold prices have reportedly risen 10 percent over the past two months, reaching 1,328 USD per troy ounce.

09:59, february 26, 2014

U.S. diplomat says studies needed on Tajikistan's Roghun project

DUSHANBE, February 26, 2014, Asia-Plus -- A top U.S.

09:55, february 26, 2014

Deposits kept at Tajik banks reportedly amount to nearly 5.64 billion somoni

DUSHANBE, February 26, 2014, Asia-Plus -- As of January 31 2014, bank deposits amounted to 5.639.7 billion somoni, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) reports.

09:52, february 26, 2014

Volume of loans provided by Tajik banks reportedly reaches more than 7.67 billion somoni

DUSHANBE, February 26, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The volume of loans provided by Tajik banks rose 39.

15:37, february 25, 2014

Tethys, CNPC and Total submit their operation plans for consideration to the Tajik government

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2014, Asia-Plus – Tethys Petroleum Limited (Tethys), China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and Total S.A.

13:39, february 25, 2014

Tajikistan reportedly has the lowest inflation rate among the CA countries

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2014, Asia-Plus – The Trading economics website reports that among the CIS nations relatively low inflation rates were recorded last year in Ukraine, Azerbaijan and

13:20, february 25, 2014

Sangtuda-1 HPP reportedly reduces electricity generation

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Last month, the Sangtuda-1 hydroelectric power plant (HPP) reportedly generated 211,355,676 kWh of electricity, which was 6.

09:33, february 25, 2014

Roundtable held in Dushanbe today to discuss organic cotton production and processing in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 25, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The results of the International Trade Center (ITC) study, Organic Cotton Production and Processing in Tajikistan: an Assessment of the Current

13:48, february 24, 2014

Mobile banking being introduced in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2014, Asia-Plus – The Interagency Working Group on Elaboration of Measures for Development of Payment System in Tajikistan met at the National bank of Tajikistan (NBT) in

10:56, february 24, 2014

Tajik finance minister meets IMF team head

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2014, Asia-Plus – On Saturday February 22, Tajik Minister of Finance Abdusalom Qurbonov met here with Mr.

09:25, february 24, 2014

Iranian company expected to resume work on completion of the Istiqlol Tunnel soon

DUSHANBE, February 24, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Iranian company, Saber International, is expected to resume work on completion of the Istiqlol Tunnel within the next few days, according to the Ministry

16:21, february 22, 2014

Two-way-trade between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan sharply falls

DUSHANBE, February 22, 2014, Asia-Plus -- A two-way trade between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan sharply fell last month.

14:43, february 21, 2014

Tajik national air carrier resumes flights to Bishkek

DUSHANBE, February 21, 2014, Asia-Plus - Tajik national air carrier, Tajik Air, has resumed flights to the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek after a 23-day interruption, the Tajik Air press center

17:13, february 18, 2014

The first stage of restructuring of Tajik power holding nears completion

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2014, Asia-Plus – The first stage of restructuring of Barqi Tojik (state-controlled utility responsible for generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in

16:44, february 18, 2014

More than 1.4 bln kWh of electricity produced in Tajikistan in January 2014

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Barqi Tojik (Tajik state-controlled electricity supplier) reports that total electricity generation in January 2014 was more than 1.

16:08, february 18, 2014

Afghanistan guarantees safe transit of electricity through its territory, says Tajik diplomat

DUSHANBE February 18, 2014, Asia-Plus – The Express Tribune (Pakistan) reported on February 17 that Tajik Ambassador to Pakistan Sherali Jononov said that the CASA-1000 power import

15:18, february 18, 2014

Tajik agricultural company produces high-quality feed for livestock farms

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajik agricultural company, Nutristar Tajikistan, has launched production of high-quality feed for livestock farms.

11:07, february 18, 2014

Further steps in implementation of the CASA 1000 Project to be discussed in Washington today

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The next meeting of the intergovernmental council of four countries, which are part of the Central Asia South Asia Electricity Trade and Transmission

09:41, february 18, 2014

USD exchange rate falls due to additional measures taken by Tajik central bank

DUSHANBE, February 18, 2014, Asia-Plus – The USD exchange rate has reportedly fallen by the end of last week due to additional measures taken by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

16:07, february 17, 2014

Iranian company has not yet resumed operations in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Iranian company, Metro, has not yet resumed work on feasibility study for construction of internal railway in Tajikistan, according to the Ministry of

13:39, february 17, 2014

Nearly 828 million somoni worth of industrial goods produced in Tajikistan last month

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2014, Asia-Plus – In January 2014, Tajikistan produced a total of nearly 828 million somoni (equivalent to more than 172 million U.S.

10:40, february 17, 2014

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at 397.2 mln USD last month

DUSHANBE, February 17, 2014, Asia-Plus -- In January 2014, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electrical power and natural gas, amounted to 397.2 million U.S.