Tajkistan, Economy

09:18, november 22, 2011

Some 412,000 tons of cotton yielded in Tajikistan this year so far

DUSHANBE, November 22, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The country’s cotton growers have yielded some 412,000 tons of cotton by November 22, which is 5.

17:11, november 21, 2011

There is no question of explosion on Uzbek-Afghan railway, says Uzbek railway company

DUSHANBE, November 21, 2011, Asia-Plus – The Termez-Qurghon Teppa section of the railway connecting Uzbekistan with Afghanistan has been suspended for traffic because a tractor has run into the

12:18, november 21, 2011

Traffic paralyzed along Dushanbe-Khujand highway due to avalanches

DUSHANBE, November 21, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Avalanches that hit the Shahriston Pass in Sughd province recently have paralyzed the Dushanbe-Khujand highway.

17:28, november 18, 2011

Tax policy problems reportedly results fro lack of long-term concept

DUSHANBE, November 18, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Specialists from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) consider that serious problems existing in the country’s tax policy are connected with lack of a

14:44, november 18, 2011

CAREC ministers celebrate a decade of cooperation

DUSHANBE, November 18, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Next week in Baku, Azerbaijan ministers from 10 countries spanning the Caucuses, and Central, East and South Asia will gather to mark a decade of

17:06, november 15, 2011

Tajikistan at finishing stage of accession to WTO, says Tajik official

DUSHANBE, November 15, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is currently at the finishing stage of accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ms.

10:48, november 15, 2011

EBRD invests in new clean water projects in central Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 15, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to support the cities of Tajikistan in their efforts to supply clean, safe water

14:11, november 13, 2011

First meeting of IMCC on drinking water supply identifies key priorities

DUSHANBE, November 13, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The first session of Inter-Ministerial Coordination Council on drinking water supply (IMCC) took place at the Kokhi Vahdat State Complex in Dushanbe on

13:54, november 13, 2011

IFC supports tractor sales in Tajikistan, boosting farmers’ productivity and profits

DUSHANBE, November 13, 2011, Asia-Plus – International Finance Corporation (IFC) is helping Tojik Sodirot Bonk (TSB), a large Tajik bank, enhance its ability to finance agricultural equipment sales

13:46, november 13, 2011

Cooperation between Tajik government and SDC discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 13, 2011, Asia-Plus -- On Friday November 11, Economic Development and Trade Minister Farrukh Hamraliyev met here with Mr.

09:59, november 11, 2011

Tajikistan reportedly charges excise tax on Internet providers’ services

DUSHANBE, November 11, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan has imposed a 3 percent excise tax on Internet-providers’ services, Ms.

09:51, november 10, 2011

Dushanbe-Khujand highway closed for traffic at night time

DUSHANBE, November 10, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Some sections of the upgraded highway from Dushanbe to Khujand are closed for traffic at night time starting from today, according to the Committee for

15:58, november 9, 2011

IFC helps introduce risk management experience in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 9, 2011, Asia-Plus -- International Finance Corporation (IFC) jointly with the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) will help Tajik banks and microfinance

13:50, november 8, 2011

Tajik capital to host fourth regional forum “Digital Youth of Central Asia” in mid-November

DUSHABE, November 8, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Yet another BarCamp format event will take place in Dushanbe.

13:09, november 8, 2011

Dushanbe Serena Hotel: background and the present

The official ceremony of inauguration of Dushanbe Serena Hotel (DSH) was held on November 1, 2011.

11:35, november 8, 2011

CRBC granted contract of rehabilitation road linking Dushanbe and Uzbek border

DUSHANBE, November 8, 2011, Asia-Plus -- China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has been granted a contract for rehabilitation of the road from Dushanbe to the Uzbekistan border via Hisor

10:47, november 8, 2011

Rehabilitation of Dushanbe-Tursunzoda highway starts

DUSHANBE, November 8, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Rehabilitation of a vital road linking Dushanbe with the Uzbekistan border via Hisor Valley and the town of Tursunzoda began on November 7.

16:40, november 5, 2011

SPCE Tourism alumni run successful crafts business in Khorog

DUSHANBE, November 5, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Six alumni from the University of Central Asia’s, School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) Mountain Tour Operator (MTO) program have

17:12, november 4, 2011

Rail route Dushanbe-Konibodom temporarily resumed

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The rail route Dushanbe to the northern city of Konibodom has been temporarily resumed in connection with the ongoing autumn conscription campaign,

08:56, november 4, 2011

Global food prices remain high and volatile affecting poorest countries the most

DUSHANBE, November 4, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Global food prices remain high and volatile, hitting the poorest countries hardest and adding to the strains facing the global economy, according to the

16:21, november 2, 2011

Construction of cement plant nears completion in northern Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, November 2, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Construction of a cement plant with annual capacity of 100,000 tons of cement is nearing completion in the Mastchoh district, Sughd province, the press

13:55, november 2, 2011

Pakistan reportedly ready to increase its participation in Tajik projects

DUSHANBE, November 2, 2011, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of bilateral economic cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan were a major topic of a meeting of Tajik Minister

10:44, november 1, 2011

WG for introduction of EITI in Tajikistan meets in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, November 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The first meeting of the working group (WG) for introduction of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in Tajikistan was held in

10:03, november 1, 2011

Shahriston pass closed for traffic

DUSHANBE, November 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The Shahriston Pass was closed for traffic on October 30 because of recent heavy snowfalls, according to the Interior Ministry traffic police directorate.

09:35, november 1, 2011

Project for rehabilitation of Shouroobod-Shohon section of Dushanbe-Khorog highway launched

DUSHANBE, November 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- During his trip to Shouroobod district, President Emomali Rahmon yesterday visited the Obi Nihol area in Shouroobod, the presidential press service reports.

14:43, october 31, 2011

EDB ready to support Norak HPP modernization project

DUSHANBE, October 31, 2011, Asia-Plus – The Eurasian Development Bank is satisfied with the level of cooperation with Tajikistan and ready to support investment projects in this country in the

15:35, october 29, 2011

Poland to provide a $50 mln loan to Tajikistan

Poland will provide a preferential loan to Tajikistan for implementation of five investment projects.

14:44, october 29, 2011

Tajikistan interested in studying Poland’s experience in developing equity market

DUSHANBE, October 29, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Members of a Polish delegation that arrived in Dushanbe to attend the second meeting of the Tajik-Polish intergovernmental commission for trade and

16:48, october 28, 2011

EBD provides $3 mln loan to Tajprombank to finance microloan program in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 28, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajik industrial bank for reconstruction and development, Tajprombank, and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have signed a loan agreement for 3

11:09, october 28, 2011

Exchange rate for USD against TJS changing in Tajik currency market

DUSHANBE, October 28, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The exchange rate for the dollar (USD) against the somoni (TJS) has fallen a little over the past week, the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT)’s press