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17:15, november 23, 2018

IFC helps to introduce an innovative tool for rapid and effective agri-risk assessment in Tajikistan

The Credit Information Bureau of Tajikistan (CIBT), with the advisory support of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, launched a new analytical tool designed

17:04, november 23, 2018

Tajikistan’s 2019 budget close to 23.78 billion somoni, says finance minister

Finance Minister Faiziddin Qahhorzoda says Tajikistan’s national budget for 2019 will be 23.774 billion somoni, which is 2.

15:29, november 23, 2018

Tajikistan will receive 88 million USD for completion of rehabilitation of the Qairoqqum hydropower plant

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are providing a US$88 million financing package to Tajikistan to complete the rehabilitation of the

17:10, november 22, 2018

NBT advises Tajik banks to restrict cooperation with Unistream money transfer company

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) advises domestic lenders to restrict cooperation with Russia’s Unistream Money Transfer Company.

16:05, november 22, 2018

Tajikistan evaluates pros and cons of the decision to join EAEU, says head of EDB think tank

Andrei Petrosyan, the head of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Center for Integration Studies, considers that admission to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will have a positive effect for

11:36, november 22, 2018

Agroinvestbonk should repay 40 million somoni to the government next year

In accordance with the draft law on the national budget for 2019, Agroinvestbonk should repay 40 million somoni to the government next year.

10:58, november 22, 2018

Women’s entrepreneurship important factor in development of country

The National Forum dedicated to International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day took place at Hilton Dushanbe Hotel on November 19.

15:52, november 21, 2018

Over 20,000 tons of humanitarian aid delivered to Tajikistan in January-October this year

Fifty-seven countries of the world have provided some 39 million U.S.

11:14, november 20, 2018

Tajikistan expected to borrow some 777 million USD in the coming three years

Despite unsettled debts, Tajikistan intends to borrow another some 777 million U.S. dollars within the coming three years under the national foreign-borrowing program: 261.8 million USD in 2019; 255.

09:36, november 20, 2018

Government endorses Tajikistan food security program designed for 2019-2023

The Government has endorsed the Tajikistan Food Security Program designed for 2019-2023. In all, 72.5 million somoni (equivalent to some 8 million U.S.

15:30, november 19, 2018

Tajikistan ranked third among former Soviet republics in terms of rise in consumer prices

The Belarusian Private News Agency ( BelaPAN ) reports that Tajikistan is in the third place among the former Soviet republics in terms of rise in consumer prices.

11:36, november 19, 2018

In October, inflation rate in Tajikistan reportedly stood at 0.7 percent

Last month, inflation rate in Tajikistan stood at 0.7 percent, which is 0.4 percent fewer than in September this year, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

11:04, november 19, 2018

Tajikistan’s external trade turnover estimated at some 3.5 billion USD in January-October 2018

Over the first ten months of this year, the external trade turnover of Tajikistan, including electric energy and natural gas, has amounted to some 3.5 billion U.S. dollars, which was 108.

10:20, november 19, 2018

Roghun HPP has potential of increasing security of the entire cascade along the Vakhsh River, says WB official

“By putting into operation the first turbine of the Roghun hydropower plant, the country is starting to honor its promise— made to its people in the cities and remote villages, to its

09:55, november 19, 2018

Roghun’ HPP the most important driver of future development of Tajikistan, says Tajik leader

Speaking on the occasion of launching a new $3.

09:36, november 19, 2018

Tajikistan launches Roghun hydroelectric power plant

Tajikistan has launched a new hydroelectric power plant (HPP). The Roghun HPPs first of six units was officially switched on Friday afternoon, at 4:00 pm.

17:05, november 16, 2018

Tajikistan’s external debt amounts to nearly 2.874 billion U.S. dollars

As of October 1, 2018, Tajikistan’s external debt amounted to 2.873.8 billion U.S. dollars, which is 5.2 million U.S. dollars fewer compared to January 1, 2018.

16:36, november 16, 2018

Rahmon receives World Bank Vice-President Cyril Muller

On Friday November 16, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon received Mr. Cyril Muller, Vice-President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia.

15:26, november 16, 2018

What Tajikistan needs the Roghun hydroelectric power plant for?

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is expected to unveil the first unit of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) today afternoon, at 4:00 pm.

11:22, november 16, 2018

The first unit of the Roghun HPP expected to be introduced into operation today evening

An official launch of the first unit of the roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) is expected to take place today evening, at 6:00 pm.

09:24, november 16, 2018

President Emomali Rahmon will unveil the first unit of the Roghun HPP today

An official launch of the first unit of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) into operation will take place today and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will unveil the first facility of the plant.

15:43, november 15, 2018

Tajikistan ranked the second among CIS nations in terms of the number of migrants in Russia

The Moscow-based public association, The Federation of Migrants of Russia, has ranked Tajikistan the second among the CIS nations in terms of the number of migrants staying in the Russian Federation.

15:00, november 15, 2018

ADB provides a $35 million grant to reconnect Tajikistan to the Central Asian power system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $35 million grant to reconnect Tajikistan’s electricity system to the Central Asian Power System (CAPS) through interconnection with the

14:37, november 15, 2018

More than 20,000 people now work at the site for conduction of Roghun HPP

More than 50 local and foreign companies are engaged in completing the construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

11:09, november 15, 2018

Vice-premier criticizes Sughd officials for poor performance

Deputy Prime Minister, Azim Ibrohim, has criticized officials of the Sughd province for failing to create enough food supplies and warm clothing for military units deployed in the area, a source in

17:27, november 14, 2018

Roghun hydropower plant ready to generate electricity

Journalists of Asia-Plus were among the first to arrive in the site for construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) and see how the first unit of the plant is being prepared for

16:14, november 14, 2018

President awards Roghun HPP builders

President Emomali Rahmon has awarded builders of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP). The awarding ceremony took place at the Palace of Nation in Dushanbe on November 14.

14:19, november 14, 2018

U.S. Government launches new agribusiness project in Tajikistan

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially launched a new five-year project, the Agribusiness Competitiveness Activity in Tajikistan, in Bokhtar City.

11:20, november 14, 2018

FMFB establishes partnership with Uzbek banks

A conference “Uzbekistan - Trade Finance 2018” took place in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent on November 7-8 in Tashkent.

10:51, november 14, 2018

Tajik, Russian national payment systems reach agreement on intersystem integration

Tajikistan’s Amonatbonk (savings bank) and Russia’s Joint Stock Company (JSC) National Payment Card System (operator of the national payment system Mir) signed a roadmap on integration of