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17:04, april 10, 2025

Taxpayers in Tajikistan warned about the deadline for installing and activating the "My Tax" app

In a notification sent to users via SMS, it is stated that the mobile application "My Tax" has been launched "to improve service quality, simplify access to tax information, and ensure

16:34, april 10, 2025

Tajikistan struggles to realize benefits from a digital transformation

Growth in public services and other industries is constrained in Tajikistan by failure to digitalize for lack of sufficient investment, digital skills, regulatory and institutional frameworks, or

15:41, april 10, 2025

FAO warns Central Asian countries about the risk of losing unique plant resources

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its third global report on the state of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, in which Central Asia is

15:11, april 10, 2025

Will the new wave of U.S. tariffs have any impact on Tajikistan?

On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the introduction of large-scale tariffs on imports of goods and products from 185 countries and territories.

11:54, april 10, 2025

FINCA Tajikistan earns highest level of client protection certification

FINCA Tajikistan has achieved the highest level of Client Protection Certification from Cerise+SPTF, granted by global rating agency MFR.

11:27, april 10, 2025

IBT, Huawei, and IT Service sign a MoU on cooperation

The International Bank of Tajikistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation with the international technology corporation Huawei and IT Service.

11:02, april 10, 2025

Somon Air resumes flights to Krasnoyarsk

Starting from April 14, Tajikistan’s privately-owned airline, Somon Air, will resume regular flights on the air route Dushanbe – Krasnoyarsk – Dushanbe.

09:41, april 10, 2025

Remittances comprised 48% of GDP in the first three quarters of last year, says ADB report

The Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2025 , ADB’s flagship economic publication released yesterday, notes that growth strengthened further in Tajikistan in 2024 as substantial remittance

09:14, april 10, 2025

Open event Digital Skills held in Dushanbe as Part of ICT Week 2025

On April 9, an open event, Digital Skills, took place at the IT Park in Dushanbe as part of ICT Week 2025.

16:37, april 9, 2025

Tajikistan, Kazakhstan discuss cooperation in the field of digitalization

Issues related to cooperation between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan in the field of digitalization were discussed in Dushanbe on April 3.

09:35, april 9, 2025

Tajikistan economy to grow 7.4% in 2025, says ADB report

Tajikistan’s economic growth is projected to remain robust in 2025 and 2026, supported by investment in energy and industry, strong consumer demand, and private sector development, according to

15:42, april 8, 2025

Why Tajikistanis are doomed to constantly rising electricity prices

Starting from April 1, electricity prices in Tajikistan have increased once again. Residential customers now pay 15% more for electricity than they did previously.

14:37, april 8, 2025

IT Park opened in Dushanbe

An official opening of the IT Park Dushanbe – the first fully-fledged innovation center in the country aimed at developing the digital economy and technologies – took place on April 7.

09:35, april 8, 2025

Communications service agency head advocates for turning Tajikistan into a transit country in the telecommunications market

The state policy in Tajikistan is aimed at creating favorable conditions for healthy competition in the telecommunications market.

15:10, april 7, 2025

Tajikistan aims to attract 500,000 Russian tourists this year

A two-day international tourism exhibition “Summer 2025” took place in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on April-4, featuring tourism offerings from 16 countries, including Tajikistan.

16:43, april 4, 2025

Tajikistan aims to become leader in ecotourism by 2030: What does the country have to show?

Tajikistan has the potential to become a leader in ecotourism in Central Asia by 2030, thanks to its unique natural resources and strategic location.

15:15, april 4, 2025

USD/TJS exchange rate decreasing

The U.S. dollar (USD) has lost 0.8 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), in nine days.

14:35, april 4, 2025

Tajikistan increases areas of orchards and vineyards

This year, Tajikistan has planted new orchards and vineyards on an area of 272 hectares, with 243 hectares allocated to orchards and 29 hectares to vineyards, according to the Ministry of Agriculture

14:20, april 4, 2025

Dushanbe’s heat distributing network now buys thermal energy 50% more expensively. Will it increase for the population?

Starting from April 1, 2025, tariffs for thermal energy suppliers in Dushanbe have increased by 50%. However, it is not yet known whether this will lead to higher prices for the population.

11:12, april 4, 2025

In 2024 alone, USAID spent US$60.3 million on Tajikistan

Among the countries of Central Asia and the EAEU, Tajikistan was the largest recipient of aid from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in 2024, followed by Armenia in

15:26, april 3, 2025

Tajikistan aims for full utilization of its hydropower resources, says Tajik minister of energy

The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, Daler Juma, stated that the country's hydropower potential exceeds 500 billion kWh per year, of which only 4% is currently being utilized.

14:43, april 3, 2025

Tajikistan successfully completes EBRD's climate transition planning program

On April 2, an event was held at the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) to mark the successful completion of the Climate Transition Planning Program.

16:32, april 2, 2025

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan complete work on CASA-1000 project, Afghanistan and Pakistan to complete by 2027

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16:04, april 2, 2025

Soon, citizens of Tajikistan will become wealthier or fall into poverty

The middle class is a category of the population with a living standard above the minimum and with a focus on development, considered the driving force of the economy.

15:21, april 2, 2025

79% of water in Central Asia used for irrigation, says EDB and UNIDO Report

Irrigated agriculture consumes 79% of all water resources in Central Asia – 100.4 cubic meters out of 127.3 cubic kilometers per year.

15:08, april 2, 2025

Khatlon province faces locust infestations

The fields in the mountainous areas of Khatlon province have been invaded by Moroccan locusts.

14:17, april 2, 2025

EBRD launches demonstration sites for green economy projects in Khatlon province

On April 1, a formal opening of two demonstration sites took place in Bokhtar, showcasing innovative solutions in sustainable energy and agriculture.

09:23, april 2, 2025

Iron ore enrichment plant to be built in Tajikistan

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon laid the foundation stone for a new iron ore enrichment plant of the Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Tajik Metallurgical Combine in Bobojon-Ghafourov district

13:58, march 27, 2025

Tajik labor migrants can now secure pension benefits at home

The government of Tajikistan has adopted a resolution approving the procedure and amount for the voluntary payment of social tax by Tajik citizens working abroad as labor migrants.

09:54, march 27, 2025

Tajik authorities establish 'Benefit Sharing Fund' from Roghun HPP electricity sales

The government of Tajikistan has instructed the Ministry of Finance to open a special account titled the “Benefit Sharing Fund” from the sale of electricity generated by the Roghun