Tajkistan, Economy

16:41, july 27, 2016

Iran charity’s branch violates Tajikistan’s legislation, says Tajik justice minister

Activities of the Branch of the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee (IKRC), Imdad, in Tajikistan have been temporarily suspended because it violated Tajikistan’s legislation.

15:06, july 27, 2016

Kazakhstan doubles liquefied gas wholesale prices for domestic market

Kazakhstan has increased maximum allowed domestic wholesale prices for liquefied gas from 11,034 tenge per ton to 23,106 tenge per ton (343.88 tenge = U.S.$1.00).

14:38, july 27, 2016

This year, Tajikistan will not supply electricity to Kyrgyzstan, says Tajik minister

DUSHANBE, July 27, 2016, Asia-Plus – This year, Tajikistan will not supply surplus electricity to Kyrgyzstan in the summer months, Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Usmonali Usmonzoda

09:40, july 27, 2016

Coordinating Committee on Trade Facilitation of Tajikistan prepares to begin its work

DUSHANBE, July 27, 2016, Asia-Plus – A roundtable to discuss preparations for the start of work of the Coordinating Committee on Trade Facilitation (CCTF) of Tajikistan is taking place in Dushanbe

09:36, july 27, 2016

A conference of Tajik and Chinese businesspeople held in Dushanbe yesterday

DUSHANBE, July 27, 2016, Asia-Plus – A Tajik-Chinese forum on trade and economic cooperation took place in Dushanbe on July 26 in the framework of a visit of business delegation of China’s Shaanxi

17:10, july 26, 2016

Construction of the TAT railway remains questionable, says Tajik railway official

DUSHANBE, July 26, 2016, Asia-Plus – The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan (TAT) railway construction remain questionable because of uncertainty in the current situation in Afghanistan, Usmon

15:13, july 26, 2016

Dushanbe-Qurghon Teppa railway expected to completed in September this year

DUSHANBE, July 26, 2016, Asia-plus -- The construction of the rail link connecting Dushanbe and Qurghon Teppa will be fully completed in September this year, Usmon Qalandarov, the deputy head of

14:22, july 26, 2016

Cargo-by-rail shipments reportedly fall nearly 3 percent in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, July 26, 2016, Asia-Plus – Compared to the first half of 2015 cargo-by-rail shipments in Tajikistan have reportedly fallen nearly 3 percent over the first six months of this year. 2.

09:52, july 26, 2016

Tajik national air carrier plans to launch transit flights to Belgium and France

DUSHANBE, July 26, 2016, Asia-Plus – Tajik national air carrier, Tajik Air, plans to launch transit flights to Belgium and France.

09:23, july 26, 2016

Remittance flows to Tajikistan reportedly decline by 22.1 percent

DUSHANBE, July 26, 2016, Asia-Plus -- In the first half of this year, remittance flows from the Russian Federation to Tajikistan have declined by 22.

17:16, july 25, 2016

Tajikistan attracted US$2.877 billion in FDI in eight years

DUSHANBE, July 25, 2016, Asia-Plus /Payrav Chorshanbiyev/ - Tajikistan attracted 6.663 billion U.

15:49, july 25, 2016

Tajikistan does not have cash shortage problems, sys Tajik central bank head

Tajik central bank has increased cash volumes by 25 percent over the first six months of this year.

15:08, july 25, 2016

Tajikistan’s gold and currency reserves increasing, says Tajik central bank head

DUSHANBE, July 25, 2016, Asia-Plus – The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has reportedly increase purchase of gold by 45 percent.

14:40, july 25, 2016

Three plants of TALCO expected to be introduced into operation in Yovon next month

DUSHANBE, July 25, 2016, Asia-Plus – The Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) is expected to introduce three large industrial enterprises into operation in the Yovon district next month.

11:55, july 25, 2016

FAO reportedly estimates development of Tajikistan’s national food security strategy at $400,000

DUSHANBE, July 25, 2016, Asia-Plus – UN FAO is expected to provide 400,000 U.S. dollars to Tajikistan for development of its national nutrition and food safety strategy. Mr.

09:59, july 25, 2016

World Bank revises Tajikistan’s growth forecasts downward

DUSHANBE, July 25, 2016, Asia-Plus – The Word Bank has revised Tajikistan’s growth forecasts downward.

15:45, july 22, 2016

Tajik central bank raises its refinancing rate to 11 percent

DUSHANBE, July 22, 2016, Asia-Plus – The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) on July 22 raised its refinancing rate by 2 percent to 11 percent from 9 percent set on March 1.

15:22, july 22, 2016

A three-route flyover expected to be constructed in Dushanbe in two years

DUSHANBE, July 22, 2016, Asia-Plus – On Friday July 22, President Emomali Rahmon gave start to rehabilitation of a roundabout in Dushanbe.

11:02, july 22, 2016

Rahmon gives start to rehabilitation of a roundabout in Dushanbe

President Emomali Rahmon is giving start to rehabilitation of a roundabout in Dushanbe today.

16:52, july 21, 2016

Tajikistan reportedly increases aluminum production by 13.6 percent

DUSHANBE, July 21, 2016, Asia-Plus – Over the first six months of this year, the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) has produced more than 73,100 tons primary aluminum, which was 13.

14:12, july 21, 2016

EBRD provides loan to support private sector in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, July 21, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a local currency loan of up to US$ 2 million equivalent to the Tajik microfinance

17:08, july 20, 2016

The somoni has lost 10.5 % of its value against the dollar since the beginning of this year

DUSHANBE, July 20, 2016, Asia-Plus – The national Tajik currency, the somoni, has lost 10.

16:22, july 20, 2016

Russian companies fail to implement a number of agreements concluded with Tajik agrarians

DUSHANBE, July 20, 2016, Asia-Plus -- Russian companies that have concluded agreements with Tajik agrarians on purchasing potatoes and onions have failed to fulfill their obligations on those

14:58, july 20, 2016

Construction of Central Asia’s largest mosque nears completion in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, July 20, 2016, Asia-Plus /Payrav Chorshanbiyev/ -- Construction of Central Asia’s largest mosque is nearing completion in Dushanbe.

14:22, july 20, 2016

We are forced to build multistory buildings because of lack of flat land, says Tajik official

The Committee for Architecture and Construction under the Government of Tajikistan has supported the proposal of the State Committee for land Management and Geodesy regarding construction of

10:57, july 20, 2016

Rahmon receives Nizhny Novgorod governor

DUSHANBE, July 20, 2016, Asia-Plus – On Tuesday July 19, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon received visiting Governor of Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Valery Shantsev.

09:24, july 20, 2016

Participants in the Spitamen Bank-supported course successfully defend their business projects

DUSHANBE, July 20, 2016, Asia-Plus -- On Sunday July 17, at the final session of the course "Basics of Business and Entrepreneurship", participants have successfully defended their business

16:03, july 19, 2016

The issue of Tajikistan’s entry into the EAEU submitted for consideration to the government

DUSHANBE, July 19, 2016, Asia-Plus – The Government of Tajikistan is currently considering the issue of the country’s entry into the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the head of the Customs Union

15:05, july 19, 2016

Tajikistan reportedly increases aluminum exports

DUSHANBE, July 19, 2016, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has reportedly increased primary aluminum exports.

14:39, july 19, 2016

Somon Air reduces the number of flights to Lahore, launches new air routes to Russia

DUSHANBE, July 19, 2016, Asia-Plus -- Tajik private airline, Somon Air, announces on reducing the number of flights from Dushanbe to Lahore (Pakistan) and launching new air routes from Dushanbe to