Tajkistan, Economy

14:53, may 29, 2017

Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan discuss cross-border trade issues

Residents of border areas of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan believe that cross-border trade can not only promote providing stability and developing confidence-building measures but also help solve

12:02, may 29, 2017

Prices for some farm produces soar in Tajik capital ahead of the holy month of Ramadan

Prices for some food products have soared in Dushanbe ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. Thus, the price for one kilogram of potatoes rose at Dushanbe’s bazaars from 4.00 to 5.00 somoni.

11:24, may 29, 2017

Money supply circulating in Tajikistan reportedly increases by 50 percent in Jan-Apr this year

The amount of cash money circulating in Tajikistan has risen 50 percent in four months to May 1, 2017, reaching 8.8 billion somoni, according to the National bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

09:42, may 29, 2017

Raising business development and management skills of Tajik textile & clothing companies

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) together with the International Trade Center (ITC), funded by the Government of Switzerland, organize a seminar on human resources

17:08, may 26, 2017

Gini coefficients need to be considered with a healthy degree of skepticism, says ADB expert

An article “Take Gini coefficients with a grain of salt” by Ms.

16:40, may 26, 2017

EBRD accounts for some 15 percent of funds provided to support investment projects in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) accounts for some 15 percent of funds provided to support investment projects in Tajikistan.

14:13, may 26, 2017

The International Bank of Tajikistan opens his banking service center in Qurghon Teppa

The International Bank of Tajikistan (IBT) has opened its first banking service center in Qurghon Teppa, the capital of Khatlon province.

11:16, may 26, 2017

Tajik airlines running into fuel troubles

A lack of fuel supplies to Tajikistan’s airlines is reportedly forcing the carriers to perform layovers at foreign terminals during long international flights. According to EurasiaNet.

15:53, may 25, 2017

Tajikistan asks IMF to accelerate the process of providing assistance

Top managers of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) have asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to accelerate the process of discussions on a new three-year arrangement under the extended

10:54, may 25, 2017

Tajikistan National Development Strategy presented at SCO headquarters in Beijing

Tajikistan has presented its National Development Strategy for the Period to 2030 at the headquarters of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Beijing, China.

14:43, may 24, 2017

Buying and selling in Tajikistan forex market

A total amount of foreign currencies bout in Tajikistan’s foreign exchange (forex) market since the beginning of this year is equivalent to 2.0151 billion U.S.

11:46, may 24, 2017

Pakistani businesspeople arrive in Tajikistan to set up partnership

A delegation of Pakistani entrepreneurs arrived in Dushanbe today for a three-day visit, according to Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).

11:00, may 24, 2017

Tajikistan’s foreign debt nears 2.3 billion U.S. dollars

As of April 1, Tajikistan’s external debt amounted to 2.2843 billion U.S. dollars, 2.1078 billion U.S. dollars of which is state debt, according the Ministry of Finance (MoF) Secretariat.

10:28, may 23, 2017

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at 1.045 billion USD in Jan-Apr 2017

The foreign trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electric energy, has amounted to 1.045 billion U.S. dollars over the first four months of this year, which was 88.

13:55, may 22, 2017

NICE-TAK project launched in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

The project -- Networking Intermediaries & Competitive Enterprises in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan” (NICE-TAK) -- started in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on May 19 in the ranks of the European

10:32, may 19, 2017

Tajikistan ranks 128th in 2017 Ease of Doing Business index

Tajikistan has been placed at 128th position among the 190 countries in the World Bank’s ease of doing business index for the year 2017.

09:50, may 19, 2017

I’m convinced that Russia will join Central Asian power grid under restoration, says Tajik politician

In interview with Asia-Plus , Tajik veteran politician Shodi Shabdolov, who is power engineering specialist and Candidate of Sciences in Economics, has shared his opinion on intention of Central

15:54, may 18, 2017

WB launches a consultation process on the Country Partnership Framework for 2019-22

The World Bank has launched a consultation process with key stakeholders in Tajikistan on the Country Partnership Framework for 2019-22, which will also draw upon insights from the upcoming Systemic

15:42, may 18, 2017

Some Russian companies now owe more than 2 billion Russian rubles to migrant workers

A number of Russian construction, cleaning and other companies based in Moscow and Moscow oblast now owe 2.

13:55, may 18, 2017

Russia’s Yamal Airlines expected to start operating flights to Tajikistan from July 1

Russia’s Yamal Airlines is expected to start operating flights to Tajikistan from Zhukovsky Airport from July 1, 2017.

12:28, may 18, 2017

“One Belt - One Road". Development prospects of the mining industry in Gorno-Badakhshan

Over the past 25 years, since independence, the Republic of Tajikistan has taken steps to improve the well-being of the population and towardseconomic and social development of the society.

10:14, may 18, 2017

Tajik president appreciates World Bank’s support for rehabilitation of Nurek HPP

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday received Ms. Lilia Burunciuc, Regional Director for the Central Asia at the World Bank.

11:51, may 17, 2017

IsDB provides a US$20 million loan to Tajikistan for construction of Kulob-Kalaikhumb highway

A loan agreement for 20 million U.S.

09:50, may 17, 2017

Chinese air company holds presentation in Dushanbe

Chinese air carrier, China Southern Airlines, has held presentation in Dushanbe.

09:23, may 17, 2017

New bank serves as financial catalyst for Central Asia’s “Belt and Road” development

A two-day summit to unveil what China is portraying as the infrastructure project of the century concluded on May 15.

09:09, may 17, 2017

First nine-story apartment building put in commission in Khorog

The first nine-story apartment building has been put in commission in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).

16:20, may 16, 2017

Dushanbe asks Beijing to sign agreement on supply of Tajik fruits and vegetables to Chinese markets

Issues related to economic cooperation between Tajikistan and China were discussed here today at a meeting of Tajik Deputy Prime Minister, Azim Ibrohim, with visiting Chairman of the Foreign Affairs

14:08, may 16, 2017

Heads of Central Asian power suppliers gather in Almaty to discuss cooperation

Heads of Central Asian power suppliers have gathered in Almaty, Kazakhstan to discuss cooperation.

13:15, may 16, 2017

Khujand hosts meeting to discuss standards of marketing and commercial quality control of dried apricots

A three-day meeting of the Regional Working Group including representatives from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan kicked off in the Tajik northern city of Khujand on May 16.

11:44, may 16, 2017

Rehabilitation of Tekharv HPP allows providing Upper Vanj with regular electricity supply

The small hydroelectric power plant (HPP) “Tekharv” with capacity of 400 kW, located in the Vanj district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), has begun generating