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13:16, october 5, 2017

Dushanbe, Seoul discuss labor migration cooperation

Issues related to signing of a government-to-government agreement between Tajikistan and South Korea on labor migration have been discussed here at a meeting of Tajik Deputy Prime Minister, Mr.

15:21, october 4, 2017

Payment terminals do not identify new somoni banknotes. What should be done?

Since early September, payment terminals have not identified new somoni banknotes of 10, 20, 50 and 100 denominations.

11:10, october 4, 2017

Intergovernmental meeting on CASA 1000 Project held in Dubai

A meeting of the Intergovernmental Council for the Central Asia South Asia Electricity Trade and Transmission Project (CASA 1000) has taken place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

11:40, october 3, 2017

Vice-premier inspects preparation of Gorno Badakhshan for winter season

During a visit to Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), Deputy Prime Minister, Azim Ibrohim, has sharply criticized local officials for failing to take adequate

13:19, september 29, 2017

Tajik authorities select companies for participation in Tajikistan’s exhibition of industrial goods in Tashkent

Tajik authorities are currently selecting companies for participation in an exhibition of Tajikistan’s industrial goods that is scheduled to take place in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, next

09:55, september 29, 2017

We cannot afford a mistake while building Roghun hydropower plant, says Tajik official

Deputy Prime Minister, Azim Ibrohim, yesterday visited the site for construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP).

11:28, september 28, 2017

Tajikistan falls two spots to 79th in Global Competitive Index

Tajikistan has dropped two places to 79th in this year’s edition of the Global Competitive Index (GCI) released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week.

16:26, september 27, 2017

Tajikistan intends to increase gold and silver production this year

Tajikistan intends to increase production of precious metals (gold and silver) this year. Compared to last year production of silver has reportedly increased nearly twice as much.

11:20, september 27, 2017

Heating rates expected to rise in Dushanbe

The Government of Tajikistan proposes to raise heat energy prices by 15 percent beginning on October 1, this year.

17:06, september 26, 2017

Kazakh flagship carrier says scarcity of jet fuel threatens its operations. What's there in store for us?

Air Astana JSC, Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier, says a scarcity of jet fuel is threatening its operations as Russian rivals suck up supplies.

15:45, september 26, 2017

ADB revises growth forecasts for Central Asia up amid stable oil prices and improving prospects for Russia

Growth remains strong across most of developing Asia as a result of the broad-based recovery in global trade, robust expansion in major industrial economies, and improved prospects for China.

13:38, september 26, 2017

EBRD launches Women in Business program in Tajikistan

Tajikistan has become the latest EBRD country of operations to join the Women in Business program, which promotes women’s entrepreneurship through access to finance and know-how in order to

10:02, september 26, 2017

Yamal Airlines again suspends flights to Tajikistan; this time until October

Russia’s Yamal Airlines has again suspended flights to Tajikistan; this time until October.

16:59, september 25, 2017

Fuel monopoly seriously affects Tajik air carriers

Today, planes of Tajik air carriers tend to land at airports of neighboring countries for refueling. Passengers are indignant and refuse to travel on domestic airlines' flights.

15:45, september 25, 2017

Is Tajikistan ready for resurrection of Central Asian unified power grid?

Central Asia’s nations have repeatedly stated the necessity of resurrection of Central Asia’s unified power grid in recent years.

14:33, september 22, 2017

Rahmon to hold meeting with representatives of local business community next month

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is expected to hold a traditional meeting with local entrepreneurs and investors in Dushanbe on October 14.

09:48, september 22, 2017

Somon Air to launch flight from Kulob to Moscow next month

Tajikistan’s privately owned air carrier, Somon Air, is expected to launch new flight – from Kulob to Moscow.

17:04, september 21, 2017

Qurghon Teppa-Moscow flights expected to be resumed in early October

Director of Qurghon Teppa International Airport, Farhod Abdurashidzoda, has denied reports that the Qurghon Teppa airport allegedly does not work anymore as absolutely “baseless.

16:25, september 20, 2017

Tajikistan’s inflation rate for Jan-Aug 2017 estimated at 7.7 percent

Over the first eight months of this year, Tajikistan’s inflation rate has stood at 7.7 percent, which was 1.

13:06, september 20, 2017

Tajikistan has some of the poorest WASH conditions in Central Asia, says World Bank report

Tajikistan has made significant progress over the past decade in providing access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for its citizens, however, many challenges remain, according

15:51, september 19, 2017

Siemens considers its further participation in implementation of the Roghun HPP

Germany’s Siemens AG is reportedly considering its further participation in construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) and the regional power transmission line from Central Asia

10:28, september 18, 2017

Tajikistan announces successful debut of its equities in international markets

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has announced a successful debut of public equities (Eurobonds) in international financial market. 500 million U.S.

10:12, september 15, 2017

DFID will help transform Tajik capital into smart city

The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) will help Tajik authorities transform Dushanbe into smart city.

16:44, september 14, 2017

St. Petersburg cultural and business delegation expected to arrive in Dushanbe in late September

A cultural and business delegation of St. Petersburg, led by vice-governor, Ms. Anna Mityanina, will arrive in Dushanbe on September 25 on a three-day visit.

14:13, september 14, 2017

The upcoming increase in electricity rates will not affect vulnerable families, says Barqi Tojik

Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national power holding) says the upcoming increase in electricity rates practically will not affect the vulnerable sections of the population as the government pays

10:01, september 14, 2017

International Bank of Tajikistan opens its banking service center in Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district

The International Bank of Tajikistan (IBT) has opened its banking service center in Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district.

16:13, september 13, 2017

Liquefied gas prices rise in Tajikistan

Over the past week, the price of one liter of liquefied gas in Dushanbe has risen 3.50 somoni to 3.80 somoni (9.0 percent increase), with similar price rise in other parts of the country.

14:32, september 13, 2017

Tajik president, IsDB head give go-ahead for construction of the next section of Kulob-Darvoz road

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Dr.

09:33, september 13, 2017

Tajik president, IsDB top manager discuss cooperation

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday received Dr. Bandar Al Hajjar, the President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), according to the Tajik president’s official website.

17:18, september 12, 2017

Electricity prices expected to rise in Tajikistan

By a decree signed by the head of the Government of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on August 29 electricity prices will rise in Tajikistan beginning on October 1 this year.