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Gulanor Atobek, the chairwoman of Alif Bank, skillfully manages not only a large financial institution but also her time, family, and personal interests. Her journey from a young student to a leader in the banking sector is full of bold decisions and perseverance. asiaplustj.info »
By 2040, Tajikistan plans to produce 1 million tons of green hydrogen annually for domestic use and export to neighboring Central Asian countries. With its unique natural resources, Tajikistan has the potential to become a key player in the global hydrogen energy market. asiaplustj.info »
Inspired by childhood dreams and American pop culture, Nurullo Saifulloyev from Khujand is successfully building a creative career in one of the most competitive cities in the world. Today, he works on photo, video, and web design projects for international brands, blending creativity with entrepreneurship. asiaplustj.info »
In 2026, the government of Uzbekistan plans to continue its efforts to reduce poverty and promote entrepreneurship by expanding access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises. Fergana reports that at a recent meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, it was announced that business lending will increase to 140 trillion soums (approximately $11. asiaplustj.info »
October 23 marks the worldwide observance of Snow Leopard Day. This elusive big cat — also known as the irbis or ounce — is native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia and is now listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Fergana news agency reported on October 23. asiaplustj.info »
Despite repeated media coverage of Dushanbe’s growing traffic congestion, little has changed. But the issue goes far beyond traffic jams—it reflects a deeper urban planning crisis rooted in car-centric policies. asiaplustj.info »
A new highway connecting Obigarm and Nourobod is opening a path not just through the mountains, but toward greater regional connectivity and development. Officially inaugurated on August 26, 2025, by President Emomali Rahmon, the road links Dushanbe with the country’s northeastern districts and extends toward the Kyrgyz border. asiaplustj.info »
For a comfortable life in Dushanbe, a single person needs about 4,850 somonis (518 USD) per month, excluding rent. A family of four would require more than 17,000 somonis (1,800 USD) to cover basic expenses. asiaplustj.info »
September 22 marks World Car-Free Day, observed in many countries as a reminder of the environmental toll of vehicle emissions. In Tajikistan, experts have long warned that transport is among the main contributors to the country’s air pollution. asiaplustj.info »
Asia-Plus hits the streets with a simple question—and gets a wide range of answers. How much money does it take to live a month without stress in Dushanbe? That’s the question Asia-Plus posed to residents of the capital in a recent street interview. asiaplustj.info »
LakLak, Tajikistan’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today offers more than 50,000 products across categories ranging from home goods and electronics to women’s and children’s items. Soon, the platform plans to launch a f resh section with groceries and ready-to-eat meals, as well as onboard international brands. asiaplustj.info »
In the latest episode of the TajTech podcast, we spoke with Abdullo Kurbonov, a prominent Tajik businessman who co-founded Alif Bank and is now leading a new ambitious financial venture in the UK, Ayan Capital. asiaplustj.info »
For Tajikistan, the issue of quickly overcoming space in the 20-30s of the last century became of paramount importance. Because the lack of communication routes, transport corridors, and complete lack of roads hindered the development of the republic. asiaplustj.info »
"This is my child and I’ll bring him up as I want" – this phrase, familiar to many, often serves as an excuse for violence. It often hides cruel forms of child abuse that go beyond all imaginable limits. asiaplustj.info »
In Central Asia, startups are growing faster than ever. More and more often, founders choose to build a business not abroad, but here in their native region. One of these projects was Screenix AI, a company in Tashkent created by four people from Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
After seeing a picture of a gray-haired domullo Jalil from a mountain village, 81-year-old Jill Anderson decided to meet him personally at all costs. And a few months later, her dream came true: Jill sat down next to him, touched his beard and, crying, asked for his blessing. asiaplustj.info »
Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the key areas of technology development in the world . He is changing approaches to business , education , medicine and creativity . asiaplustj.info »
In recent months , complaints have been increasingly appearing on social media from users who have experienced a surge in online fraud . The scenario is similar in many cases : a person visits a website or a mobile application that looks like a familiar website or trading platform . asiaplustj.info »
Since August 2025 , voice and video calls on WhatsApp and Telegram have been blocked in Russia . asiaplustj.info »
Residents of Astana shared different impressions about the fair of products of the Sughd region of Tajikistan, which took place on August 16-17 at the Barys Arena: some admired the aroma of plov, the atmosphere of the oriental bazaar and the concert program, others complained about queues, high prices, payment problems and limited access to the counters. asiaplustj.info »
Parents' complaints about the quality of school uniforms are heard from year to year . Someone claims that the fabric is too stiff and quickly loses its appearance , while others claim that the models are boring and uncomfortable . asiaplustj.info »
Asia - Plus publication – " Suicide as a protest . Why Tajik women throw themselves into rivers " caused a heated discussion on social networks . There was sympathy and condemnation in the comments , arguments about religion and morals , and even personal stories . asiaplustj.info »
Year after year , prices in the country are rising for almost everything , including school uniforms . We have already written about how much money is needed today to raise a student . asiaplustj.info »
Five years ago , on August 13 , 2020 , Gulnazar Keldi, a national poet of Tajikistan , author of the National Anthem of the Republic , passed away . He is one of the most famous modern Tajik poets who has made a significant contribution to the development of Tajik literature , especially poetry for children . asiaplustj.info »
From October 14 to 16, one of the main events of the year will be held in Dushanbe – the Dushanbe Invest-2025 investment forum, which may very well open new paths for the Tajik economy. asiaplustj.info »
In China, artificial intelligence has long moved beyond the realm of programmers’ experiments. Today, it paints, inspires designers with new silhouettes, invents prints, and even helps orchestrate fireworks. asiaplustj.info »
In rural Tajikistan, an increasing number of households are switching from firewood and dung to clean, sustainable energy in the form of biogas. The shift was highlighted during a national seminar on biogas production and usage technologies held in Dushanbe on July 31. asiaplustj.info »
Nestled among the towering peaks of Rushan District in Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), the once-abandoned stadium in the town of Vamar, the administrative center of Rushan district, had long stood as a relic of the past. asiaplustj.info »
Although the legal age for marriage in Tajikistan is 18, courts continue to grant exceptions, allowing girls to marry at 17. According to legal experts from PRO BONO DE JURE, the law permits such cases under "exceptional circumstances," but it does not clearly define what those are—leaving room for manipulation. asiaplustj.info »
In recent days, a video has been circulating on social media showing a group of Tajik young men in Russia rescuing women and children from drowning in a reservoir in the city of Istra. Speaking in Tajik, they assisted Russian nationals, transferring them from one boat to another during the dramatic incident. asiaplustj.info »
A new episode of the TajTech podcast features Abdullo Qurbonov et. asiaplustj.info »
In a remote village far from the capital, a new sports hall is transforming lives. Recently opened in Safobakhsh village, Danghara district, the modern gym is already training over a hundred children and teenagers — and fueling dreams of greatness. asiaplustj.info »
For modern Tajikistan, labor migration and remittances are a cornerstone of economic survival and household stability. The country ranks among the most remittance-dependent in the world, with 45% of its GDP in 2024 coming from money sent home by migrant workers. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union is helping Tajikistan transition to a green economy, opening up opportunities for sustainable agricultural and cotton industry development. This initiative is part of the country’s strategy to meet global demand for eco-friendly cotton and tackle challenges in the sector. asiaplustj.info »
Did you know that the most effective way to fight climate change is hidden on your plate? Livestock farming is one of the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Scientists agree that reducing animal-based foods is crucial for combating global warming. asiaplustj.info »
Akrampolvon Askarov was the first Central Asian to receive a gold medal in archaeology, a pioneer who worked closely with archaeological communities across Russia, France, and England. His invaluable collection is still preserved today in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg. asiaplustj.info »
Thanks to the CIAT (Capacity Improvement & Advancement for Tomorrow) scholarship program of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), several civil servants from Tajikistan have earned degrees at universities in South Korea, says press release issued by KOICA. asiaplustj.info »
In a major show of regional cooperation, Central Asia’s five countries recently agreed to a new water-sharing framework for the Syr Darya and Amu Darya—glacier-fed rivers essential to agriculture, energy, and drinking water across the region, says an article written by ADB Director for Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Yasmin Siddiqi and the Chairman of the Committee asiaplustj.info »
The new Syrian authorities under the leadership of Ahmad al-Sharaa are confidently moving toward international recognition. The first countries to establish active relations with the Islamists who overthrew Bashar al-Assad’s regime at the end of 2024 were Middle Eastern states. asiaplustj.info »
From May 30 to June 2, the “Boghi Iram” Park (Dushanbe Botanical Garden) will host the multimedia eco-art exhibition “Song of the Glacier,” dedicated to the International Year of Glacier Preservation. asiaplustj.info »
Three years of war in Ukraine have changed the lives of millions, including those who once chose this country as their home. Among them are people originally from Tajikistan, such as Inom Kadyrov, a Tajik by origin who has lived in Poltava for almost 40 years. asiaplustj.info »
Already 20,000 foreign nationals who have obtained Russian citizenship have been sent to the "frontline" in Ukraine. The Head of the Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin stated this during a session titled "All Flags Visiting Us? Legal Challenges of Migration Regulation" at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF). asiaplustj.info »
Founded in November 2023, the “Sharikoni Milli” (National Partners) business club has become, in essence, the only platform in Tajikistan where business leaders work together, exchange experience, and jointly implement projects that go beyond the interests of a single company. asiaplustj.info »
At the annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) held in Milan in early May, a session was dedicated to discussing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture and food security, as well as its impact on the future of food supply chains. asiaplustj.info »
During the years of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 (GPW 1941-1945), Tajik women went through immense hardship. The majority of them had to replace men who went to the front—working in factories and plants, in mines, in transportation. asiaplustj.info »
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, countries across Central Asia are providing special payments to surviving war veterans. asiaplustj.info »
The founder of zypl. ai, Azizjon Azimi, told Asia-Plus how, in 2018, despite attractive offers from global tech giants, he chose to return to Tajikistan and invest in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). asiaplustj.info »
This question was answered by Tajik scientists, led by Professor Yarash Pulatov from the Institute of Water Problems, Hydropower, and Ecology of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan. Over the course of more than 25 years, these scientists conducted research on water-saving technologies. asiaplustj.info »
Many residents of Tajikistan have expressed concerns over the high level of administrative fines, especially when compared to salaries and other countries in Central Asia. Let's take a look at the comparison. asiaplustj.info »
On April 29, 2025, "Alif" celebrated its 11th anniversary. Over these years, it has grown from an office with three employees to a leading technological financial organization, setting digital finance standards in Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
