Tajkistan, Economy

15:21, january 15, 2014

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at 5.285 bln USD last year

DUSHANBE, January 15, 2014, Asia-Plus -- In 2013, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electrical power and natural gas, amounted to 5.285 billion U.S. dollars, which was 102.

11:43, january 15, 2014

Tajikistan, EBRD reportedly discuss prospects of cooperation in transportation sector

DUSHANBE, January 15, 2014, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) were

11:26, january 15, 2014

Tajikistan asks Russia to support its position on Roghun HPP

DUSHANBE, January 15, 2014, Asia-Plus – On Tuesday January 14, Tajik Ambassador to Russia Abdulmajid Dostiyev met in Moscow with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Grigory Krasin.

15:09, january 14, 2014

Tajik mountaineer climbs Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa

DUSHANBE, January 14, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajik mountaineer Farhod Muminov has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Farhod Muminov stated this through his Facebook page.

14:49, january 14, 2014

flydubai announces the launch of its official Facebook page

DUSHANBE, January 14, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Dubai-based flydubai has announced the launch of its official Facebook page.

09:44, january 14, 2014

Chinese ambassador visits Tajikistan’s CCI

DUSHANBE, January 14, 2014, Asia-Plus -- On Monday January 13, Chairman of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Sharif Said met here with China’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Fan

09:11, january 14, 2014

Tajik central bank lowers its refinancing rate

DUSHANBE, January 14, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has lowered its refinancing rate by 0.

09:03, january 14, 2014

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have not yet reached agreement on gas shipments for 2014

DUSHANBE, January 14, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have not yet reached an agreement on natural gas shipments for 2014.

16:38, january 13, 2014

Dushanbe mayor’s office reviews the results of the past year’s work

DUSHANBE, January 13, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev held a meeting at the end of last week to review the results of the past year’s work.

16:20, january 13, 2014

Dushanbe-2 CHP plant’s capacity expected to be increased to 400 megawatt

DUSHANBE, January 13, 2014, Asia-Plus -- On Saturday January 11, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon received Mr.

13:52, january 11, 2014

Some restrictions imposed on passing via Kulma crossing during winter period

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Although Tajikistan and China reached an agreement on a year-round operation of the Kulma border-crossing checkpoint on the Tajik-Chinese border in Gorno

13:24, january 11, 2014

Tajikistan increases wheat production and reduces wheat imports

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan reportedly reduced wheat imports in 2013.

12:51, january 11, 2014

Tajikistan will use all opportunities to ensure energy independence, says Rahmon

DUSHANBE, January 11, 2014, Asia-Plus – Some 12 billion somoni have been sent over the last seven years for enhancement of the energy sector of Tajikistan, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon stated at

14:27, january 10, 2014

ADB updates its assistance pipeline for Tajikistan for 2014-2016

DUSHANBE, January 10, Asia-Plus -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reportedly updated its assistance pipeline for Tajikistan for 2014-2016, including investment and technical assistance

09:39, january 10, 2014

Ministry of energy confirms suspension of Sangtuda-2 HPP operation

DUSHANBE, January 10, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR) has confirmed that the Sangtuda-2 hydroelectric power plant (HPP) suspended operations.

16:34, january 9, 2014

Tajik central bank, Japan’s largest bank discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, January 9, 2014, Asia-Plus -- The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd intends to establish cooperation with the National bank of Tajikistan (NBT) on the placement of NBT’s currency accounts

15:30, january 9, 2014

Electricity rationing has not be toughened in Tajikistan despite the cold weather

DUSHANBE, January 9, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Barqi Tojik (Tajik state-run power supplier) says the government has not made a decision to toughen electricity rationing despite the cold weather.

15:15, january 9, 2014

Tajik power holding reportedly not well aware of situation of Sangtuda-2 HPP

Nozir Yodgori, a spokesman for Barqi Tojik, says they are not well aware of situation of the Sangtuda-2 HPP.

10:51, january 9, 2014

Tajik central bank, German Commerzbank AG decide to expand cooperation in exchange market

DUSHANBE, January 9, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to state and prospects of further expansion of bilateral cooperation between the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and Commerzbank AG

16:08, january 8, 2014

Tajik power holding now owes 133 million somoni to Sangtuda-2 HPP

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Barqi Tojik (the state-owned utility responsible for generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Tajikistan) now owes 133 million somoni

13:20, january 8, 2014

Globe Spots lists Tajikistan among 10 top destinations for 2014

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2014, Asia-Plus – Globe Spots has listed Tajikistan along with Malta, Romania, Sierra Leone, Svalbard, Indonesia, Lithuania, Haiti, Sao Tome and Principe, and Bonaire among 10

12:48, january 8, 2014

First unit of Dushanbe-2 CHP plant expected to be introduced into operation this week

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2014 Asia-Plus -- The first 50 MW unit of a new combined heat and power (CHP) plant being built in Dushanbe is expected to be introduced into operation at the end of this week,

12:26, january 8, 2014

President’s relative appointed to head the Dushanbe cement plant

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2014, Asia-Plus -- By government’s decision names of the state-run companies Zarya Vostoka, Vostokredmet and Tajiktsement have been translated into Tajik, according to the

09:31, january 8, 2014

Owner of Pakrut Gold Project renamed?

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2014, Asia-Plus -- China Nonferrous Gold Limited (CNG) (formerly Kryso Resources Corporation Limited) is a London Stock Exchange AIM-listed mineral exploration and development

17:10, january 7, 2014

Tajik Transportation Ministry is drawing from the Budget to Restore the Istiqlal Tunnel

Repair works in Istiqlal Tunnel, not fully completed, have begun by Ayni Road Maintenance Directorate.

11:04, january 7, 2014

Raghoun HPP Company Shareholders’ Meeting to be Held in February

An extraordinary general meeting of Raghoun Hydropower Plant Stock Company’s shareholders is scheduled for February 8.

14:23, january 6, 2014

Tajik ministry of transport calls on Iranian specialists to speed up completion of the Istiqlol Tunn

DUSHANBE, January 6, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Minister of Transport Khayrullo Asoyev has reportedly called on Iranian specialists to speed up completion of construction of the Istiqlol Tunnel in

10:09, january 6, 2014

Tajikistan increases coal production

DUSHANBE, January 6, 2014, Asia-Plus -- In 2013, Tajikistan produced 518,000 tons of coal, which is 125 percent of the 2012 level or 106,000 tons more, according to the Ministry of Industry and New

17:16, january 4, 2014

Tajik authorities name factors that affect cotton growing

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2014, Asia-Plus -- In 2013, Tajikistan reportedly produced 392,000 tons of cotton, which was 3.6 percent fewer that it was originally planned.

16:32, january 4, 2014

Tajikistan tops the CIS nations in terms of the number of remittances from Russia

Tajikistan reportedly tops the CIS nations in terms of the number of transactions – 26 percent. It is followed by Uzbekistan – 24 percent, Kyrgyzstan – 15 percent, and Ukraine – 14 percent.