2025-10-29 12:28 |
Top US officials have concluded a diplomatic tour of Central Asia aimed at shaping the agenda for the upcoming US-Central Asia summit, set to take place in Washington on November 6. The visit focused on finalizing the agenda for the summit, which will be held in the C5+1 format—bringing together the United States and the five Central Asian nations.
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The Maldives has officially banned the purchase, sale, and use of tobacco products for citizens born on or after January 1, 2007. This new restriction, which also applies to tourists, came into effect on November 1, 2025, making the Maldives the first country in the world to implement a nationwide smoking ban for the younger generation, according to TASS . asiaplustj.info »
2025-11-04 11:24
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a regional call for applications to its Star Venture program, targeting high-potential startups from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
2025-10-30 12:15
Starting January 1, 2026, the cost of work permits for labor migrants will increase significantly in many regions of Russia, according to regional government announcements. The hike comes as several federal subjects have updated the coefficients used to calculate the fixed advance payment for personal income tax (PIT), which determines the monthly cost of a migrant work patent. asiaplustj.info »
2025-10-30 07:41
The Government of Tajikistan has significantly raised consular fees for several services related to citizenship and visas, according to a recent official decree. Foreign nationals applying for Tajik citizenship or renouncing it will now be required to pay $200 (approximately 1,860 somonis at the exchange rate as of October 28), up from the previous fee of $50 (about 462 somonis ). asiaplustj.info »
2025-10-29 08:52
The Khatlon Regional Court has sentenced a 35-year-old Madina Halimova to 20 years in prison for the murder of her children. The tragic incident occurred during the night of June 29–30, when the woman jumped into a river with her four children. asiaplustj.info »
2025-10-14 08:30
KOICA Tajikistan Office is pleased to announce the tender for Supply of Materials for the Power Grid Construction Project. KOICA Tajikistan Office is pleased to announce the invitation to bid for the Supply of of Materials for the Power Grid Construction Project Phase II in Romit of Tajikistan. KOICA invites qualified and legally registered Bidders. asiaplustj.info »
2025-10-08 15:38
The combined heat and power (CHP) plants in Dushanbe, including Dushanbe-1, Dushanbe-2, and the Western and Eastern boilers, have officially started preparing for the upcoming heating season. These facilities are responsible for supplying the capital's residents with heat during the cold winter months. asiaplustj.info »
2025-09-30 07:28
"Somonien", Tajikistan's only school for children of Afghan migrants and refugees, has received a license. This was reported to “Asia-Plus” by the embassy of the former government of Afghanistan in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
2025-09-04 11:47
The deputy head of the Shakhrinavsky district of Tajikistan and local deputy Asliddin Hamdamzoda will be tried for accepting a bribe of 20,000 somoni , the Agency for State Financial Control and Anti - Corruption of the republic reported . asiaplustj.info »
2025-08-26 12:00
On August 1 , Tajikistan started accepting documents for children entering the first grade for the 2025-2026 academic year . But for parents of a child with autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ) , this day is not so much a holiday as a source of anxiety and doubt . " My child is already 8 years old . asiaplustj.info »
2025-08-13 14:06
Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, has called for urgent measures to protect children's rights in the wake of a tragic incident in Farkhor district of Khatlon province, where a mother allegedly threw herself and her four children into the Surkhob River. The event occurred during the night of June 29–30. asiaplustj.info »
2025-07-16 07:00
Members of the LDPR faction in the State Duma, led by Leonid Slutsky, have submitted a draft law to the Russian government that aims to abolish social pensions for foreign nationals upon retirement. RIA Novosti reports that the bill proposes to eliminate social pension payments for foreigners “taking into account appropriate supplements. asiaplustj.info »
2025-06-04 08:19
The President of Tajikistan has signed a law amending the Criminal Code, which removes criminal liability for likes and reactions on social media. As of May 14, Tajikistan will no longer prosecute people for liking or reacting to content on social media — President Emomali Rahmon signed the corresponding law today, the Tajik president’s press service say s. asiaplustj.info »
2025-05-14 10:22
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) states in its weekly macroeconomic review that considering favorable external trade conditions for Tajikistan, particularly high gold prices, the Bank expects the country's GDP growth to reach 8. asiaplustj.info »
2025-04-30 12:38
Russian language exams for migrants have contributed an additional 2.5 billion rubles (US$30.4 million) to Russia's budget. Fergana news agency says this was announced by the head of the "United Russia" faction, Vladimir Vasilyev, during a meeting of the Federal Agency for Nationalities Affairs in the State Duma. asiaplustj.info »
2025-04-21 07:31
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Interior Ministry to create a service for citizenship and foreigner registration. The corresponding decree from the head of state was published on the Kremlin's portal. asiaplustj.info »
2025-04-03 07:07
Since the beginning of March, Khabarovsk Airlines has updated its rules for transporting children with foreign citizenship, Komsomolskaya Pravda – Khabarovsk reports . Now, parents of children aged 2 to 12 years who are not citizens of Russia will not be able to take advantage of discounts on airline tickets and will have to pay the full price, the same as for adult passengers. asiaplustj.info »
2025-03-12 15:18
Firdavs Hayotzoda, the newly appointed Main Military Prosecutor of Tajikistan, has emphasized the need to prevent illegal methods of conscription. Faridoun Mahmadalizoda, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, says Hayotzoda made this statement on March 3 during a meeting on preparations for the spring conscription. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
2025-03-05 08:10
During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, the electricity supply schedule for residential customers in the rural areas of Tajikistan has been changed. Now, residential customers are to receive electricity for 8 hours a day: in the morning from 3:30 to 7:30 and in the evening from 17:00 to 21:30. asiaplustj.info »
2025-03-04 15:03
The preparation for the signing of the Agreement on the demarcation of the state border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is in its final stages. Kaktus.media says Kamchybek Tashiyev, the head of Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (GKNB), of Kyrgyzstan, stated this during the ceremony for the start of construction of a new stadium in Batken on February 26. asiaplustj.info »
2025-02-27 09:08
A court in the northern city of Isfara has fined the Deputy Mayor of Isfara, Muhammad Muhiddinzoda, 24,000 somonis for illegally selling land, but he continues to hold his position, Olim Mahmoudzoda, an official within the Office of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption for Sughd Province, told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
2025-02-21 13:21
By government’s decision Nouriddin Sayyed has been relieved of his post of Chairman of the Committee for TV and Radio Broadcasting, an official source within the Committee for TV and Radio Broadcasting told Asia-Plus in an interview Tuesday afternoon. asiaplustj.info »
2025-01-21 12:44
The Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia has mandated meningococcal meningitis vaccination for all individuals performing Umrah or Hajj due to the high risk of infectious disease spread, Islamnews. ru reports. asiaplustj.info »
2025-01-21 07:21
Media reports say Kazakhstan’s Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (ARDFM) has set limits on the validity period of payment cards for non-residents of Kazakhstan, as well as the number an individual can have. asiaplustj.info »
2025-01-15 08:09
Analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have identified key external risks for Tajikistan's economy for 2025–2027. Key risks If the slow growth of advanced economies and the long-term GDP slowdown in China lead to a more significant drop in commodity prices than expected, Tajikistan may face reduced export revenues. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-31 08:47
The inflation rate in Tajikistan for the first eleven months of this year was 3. 4%, according to Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. Specifically, foodstuffs rose in cost by 2. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-24 12:45
The report, compiled by the Kazakhstan-based environmental organization Rivers without Boundaries claims that building the Roghun Dam in Tajikistan to its maximum projected height and specifications would be an economic disaster for Tajikistan, and an environmental nightmare for the entire region. asiaplustj.info »
2024-12-16 07:27
In the northern city of Isfara, two officers of the military registration and enlistment office demanded 40,000 somonis for issuing fake certificates about unfitness for military service, says the press center of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-15 08:34
The Extraordinary Joint Arab-Islamic Summit took place in Riyadh on November 11. Media reports say the summit participants have discussed the rapidly deteriorating situation in Gaza and spoken with one voice for the rights of the Palestinian people and reaffirm their collective call for regional peace. asiaplustj.info »
2024-11-12 08:04
According to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, the majority of agricultural products in Tajikistan rose in price last month. In September, prices reportedly increased for meat and dairy products, eggs, herbs, onions, and tomatoes. asiaplustj.info »
2024-10-29 14:40
Adopted in November 2022, the “Strategy for Development for Social Protection of the Republic of Tajikistan” for the period of up outlines how the Tajik authorities plan to strengthen social guarantees for citizens, though it presents mainly general intentions. asiaplustj.info »
2024-10-23 14:30
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is providing a first US$25 million loan to support the construction of the Roghun hydropower plant (HPP), a key project of Tajikistan’s strategy for renewable energy development and energy security. asiaplustj.info »
2024-10-14 07:47
The European Bank for reconstruction and Development EBRD has approved the largest financing program for the First MicroFinanceBank of Tajikistan (FMFB) to receive US$20 million for green lending, youth and women entrepreneurship support, says the EBRD Resident Office in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
2024-09-27 07:18
On 6 of September 2024, Qozidavlat Qoimdodov, AKDN Resident Representative met with Aghasi Harutyunyan, FAO Representative in the Republic of Tajikistan. During the meeting, sides discussed the prospects for joint cooperation in the agricultural sector and the introduction of innovative methods for the development of the agro-industrial complex of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
2024-09-10 08:07
The faction of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) in the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) has drafted a bill for submission to the State Duma, proposing an increase in the income tax rate for foreign citizens working in Russia on a patent basis to 30%, Izvestiya reported on August 5. asiaplustj.info »
2024-08-07 13:01
The Government of Tajikistan has abolished the preferential customs clearance procedure for mobile phones brought into the country for personal use. The decision (Decree No. 442) was made on July 31, 2024, First Deputy Head of the Customs Service under the Government of Tajikistan, Azim Tursunzoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on August 7. asiaplustj.info »
2024-08-07 12:24
Russia intends to increase term of military service for new citizens. The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) will consider the possibility of increasing the term of service in the army to two years for foreigners, who have obtained Russian citizenship. It is also proposed to raise their drafting age. asiaplustj.info »
2024-07-30 08:23
The National Strategy for the Development of Cotton Production, Processing, and Textile Industry, for the period up to 2040, aims to timely supply farmers with high-quality cotton seeds. The Tajikistan government is allocating more than 20 million somonis for seed production development from 2021 to 2025. asiaplustj.info »
2024-07-09 14:58
Interfax reports that all five factions of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) have submitted for consideration a bill providing for strengthening the federal state control in the field of migration, in particular, introducing a new migration regime for expulsions. asiaplustj.info »
2024-06-12 08:37
Somon Mahmadbekov has won bronze for Tajikistan at the IJF World Championships in Abu Dhabi, defeating Georgian athlete Dimitri Gochilaidze In the fight for third place in -81kg category On his way to the quarterfinal, Somon defeated athletes from France, the Netherlands, Egypt and Georgia. asiaplustj.info »
2024-05-22 08:20
Over the first three months of this year, Tajikistan has exported precious metals and gems for a total of 298 million US dollars, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
2024-04-25 13:58
The Committee for Architecture and Construction under the Government of Tajikistan (Committee) has endorsed an instruction providing for mandatory use of solar power for lighting buildings as well as during construction and reconstruction of buildings in the Tajik capital starting from April 1, 2024, says an order by the Committee head Nizom Mirzozoda posted on the Committee’s asiaplustj.info »
2024-04-05 12:51
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) says OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid is visiting Turkmenistan from March 4-6 for meetings with the Ministers for Environmental Protection from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and with the Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan. asiaplustj.info »
2024-03-04 12:29
On January 25th, a ceremony took place in Dushanbe for the handover of two mobile laboratories to the local Center for Combating Quarantine Diseases. These laboratories were provided by the Russian side. asiaplustj.info »
2024-01-26 09:05
Citing the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, AKIpress reported on January 12 that co-chairmen of the Kyrgyz-Tajik commission for delimitation and demarcation of the disputed stretches of common border – the head of Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiyev and his Tajik counterpart Saimumin Yatimov -- have met in the Kyrgyz city of asiaplustj.info »
2024-01-15 09:36
A group of seven international rights organizations, namely the Norwegian Helsinki Committee, the International Partnership for Human Rights, Amnesty International, Freedom Now, The Observatory, the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, and FrontLine, have called on Dushanbe for the second time since April to immediately and unconditionally release lawyer Manouchehr Kholiqnazarov, who is asiaplustj.info »
2023-11-08 13:20
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has announced its readiness to provide a concessional loan of 375 million riyals (equivalent to 100 million US dollars) for completion of the construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
2023-11-02 12:52
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Ms. Hilolbi Qurbonzoda, Chairperson of the Committee for Family and Women’s Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan revealed on August 9 that the number of women leaving the country for the Russian Federation has increased. asiaplustj.info »
2023-08-09 13:49
Tajikistan has adopted the program for development of paulownia cultivation designed for 2024-2025, Abdujabbor Yusufzoda, Director of the Forestry Agency under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on August 1. asiaplustj.info »
2023-08-02 09:35
As winter approaches, concerns over potential heating and electricity shortages in Kyrgyzstan are intensifying, with neighboring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan stepping in to prevent a full-scale crisis. Eurasianet reports that the looming energy shortage is driven by critically low water levels in the Toktogul Reservoir, a key source of hydropower for Central Asia.
Узбекские власти признали, что Ташкент сталкивается с серьёзными транспортными затруднениями, и предложили внедрить интеллектуальную транспортную систему (ITS) для управления потоками в столице.
Kazinform reports that the lower house of Kazakhstan's parliament has approved, in the second reading, a bill titled "On Preventing Offenses," which introduces penalties for wearing the niqab in public places.
Нижняя палата парламента Казахстана во втором чтении одобрила закон «О профилактике правонарушений», предусматривающий ответственность за ношение никаба в общественных местах, сообщает КазИнформ.
Азии (МКВК) на днях опубликовала итоги своего 91-е заседания, которое прошло в Ашхабаде 13 ноября 2025 года.
Uzbekistan has reopened its border crossing with Afghanistan at the Termez–Hairatan Bridge for the first time since August 2021, allowing citizens of both countries to travel directly and safely once again, the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) announced.
Власти Узбекистана вновь открыли контрольно-пропускной пункт на границе с Афганистаном, расположенный на мосту Термез–Хайратон. Теперь граждане двух стран снова могут перемещаться напрямую и безопасно, сообщила пресс-служба Торгово-промышленной палаты (ТПП) республики.