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Tajikistan has completed its autumn military draft, according to the Ministry of Defense of Tajikistan. The Defense Minister stated on November 29 that all districts and cities have fully completed their recruitment campaigns. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan is stepping up efforts to harness solar power, positioning it as a key component of the country’s strategy to strengthen energy security and diversify its energy mix. asiaplustj.info »
Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) International Bank of Tajikistan (IBT) has opened its Customer Service Center in the city of Khorog, the capital of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), marking a significant step in the bank’s strategy to expand its branch network and increase the availability of banking services for residents of regional areas. asiaplustj.info »
The Central Asia TechConf 2025 , one of the region’s key technology events, took place from October 27 to 31 in Bishkek, Tashkent, and Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
As Tajikistan navigates the next phase of its economic development, a critical question is emerging: how can the country train a new generation of leaders capable not just of adapting, but of driving the economy forward? At the center of this conversation is the growing call for a “Unified Business Education Standard. asiaplustj.info »
The Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP) has published the 19th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI). It covers 163 independent States and territories in terms of peacefulness, or 99.7% of the world's population. Tajikistan was ranked 79th in the ranking. asiaplustj.info »
The State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan has taken a different approach, while many developed countries are moving to fully digital government services. asiaplustj.info »
TECNO has officially launched its new series of AI-powered smartphones, the TECNO SPARK 40, in Tajikistan, setting a new standard in sleek design, high performance, and affordability. With its focus on young, active users, the brand has attracted significant attention with the debut of its latest lineup. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has officially launched its first investment firm operating under Islamic banking principles, aimed at promoting long-term infrastructure development for both retail and institutional investors, says press release issued by Birzhevoi Broker LLC. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has taken a major step forward in digital innovation with the launch of its first-ever national artificial intelligence language model, SoroLLM. Uniquely designed to understand and process the Tajik language in all its diversity, the model can recognize not only standard Tajik but also its various regional dialects. Developed by the research team at zehnlab. asiaplustj.info »
For the first time in Tajikistan, a specialized workshop for hot-dip galvanizing metal has started operating. The workshop is located at the "IMOD" plant. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed US$24. 3 billion from its own resources in 2024, coupled with US$14. 9 billion in cofinancing in collaboration with its partners, to help Asia and the Pacific solve a range of complex development challenges. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asian countries are not interested in the continuation of the conflict in Ukraine, as they maintain close relations with both sides of the conflict, says international relations expert Muhammad Shamshutdinov, according to CABAR. asiaplustj.info »
On Sunday April 13, President Emomali Rahmon received Ms. Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations and Ms. Antonella Bassani, Vice President of the Europe and Central Asia Region at the World Bank. asiaplustj.info »
As of April 10, Tajikistan has reached more than 80 percent of its spring conscription campaign target, Faridoun Mahmadalizoda, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, told Asia-Plus Friday (April 11) afternoon. asiaplustj.info »
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 identified as a key region both in terms of its wealth of agro- and biodiversity and the threats to its loss. asiaplustj.info »
An important international event will take place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on April 9 — the presentation of Tajikistan's investment potential. asiaplustj.info »
29 years ago, the first newsletter of Asia-Plus news agency was released. It marked the beginning of the media group’s activities, which over the years has become one of the leading independent media outlets in independent Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
An article by Kian Sharifi posted on Radio Ozodi's website says the Islamic State (IS) terror group is expanding its influence and adapting its tactics despite having lost significant territory in Syria and Iraq. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a plan to scale up its operations by 50% over the next decade, leveraging its existing capital base to enhance its development impact across Asia and the Pacific, says press release issued by the ADB on February 18. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia holds strategic significance for Iran for several reasons. Tajik expert Qosim Bekmuhammad notes that Central Asia’s location in the heart of the Eurasian continent, its direct proximity to key Iranian partners such as Russia and China, its vast natural resources, and its position along major international transport routes make the region highly attractive to Tehran. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union will conduct a review of its multi-billion euro external aid to more closely align the bloc’s funding allocation with its foreign policy interests in the midst of a challenging international environment. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has jailed a veteran journalist for criticizing regional officials and another reporter faces 17 years in prison on undisclosed charges in a new clampdown on independent media in the country. asiaplustj.info »
The Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) International Bank of Tajikistan continues to expand its services, announcing the opening of a new banking service center (BSC) in Dushanbe. Now, accessing banking services is even easier and more convenient. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024 the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recorded a fourfold increase of its annual investment in Tajikistan by signing 23 projects worth ˆ88 million (US$90 million). asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan is set to begin testing its digital som. When will Tajikistan introduce its digital somoni? Discussions about this in the country started four years ago. The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan will commence testing the viability of its digital som concept in 2025, according to Kyrgyz media reports. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Russia is seeking Turkiye’s support for safe evacuation of its troops from Syria Russian media outlets cited CNN Turk as reporting that Russia has asked Turkiye for support in ensuring the safe evacuation of its troops from Syria. asiaplustj.info »
As it had been reported earlier, one Chinese national was killed and four others injured in a cross-border attack in Tajikistan's south on November 18. Sources told Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service on the same day that the attackers crossed from Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
Western media reports say the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) EU have extended sanctions against Iran over its military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Reuters , citing the European Commission, reported on Monday that t he European Union has widened its sanctions against Iran over Tehran's support of Russia in its war with Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia may lose up to a third of its glaciers by 2050, Bahodur Sheralizoda, the Chairman of Tajikistan's Committee for Environmental Protection, noted while speaking at a climate panel discussion during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 13. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian media reports say Iran has started building a concrete wall along its common border with Afghanistan. Iranwire.com reports that an initial stretch of over 10 kilometers has already been completed, and plans are in place for an additional 50 kilometers. asiaplustj.info »
On September 18, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade/Islamic Development Bank Governor from Tajikistan, Zavqi Zavqizoda met here with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Nazeem Noordali, who was on a working visit in Tajikistan. What is the difference between a CEO and a COO? asiaplustj.info »
The balance of tax arrears as of July 1, 2023 amounted to 1. 2 billion somonis (more than 113 million US dollars), the head of the Tax Committee under the Government of the country Nusratullo Davlatzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on August 8, 2024. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Tajik Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, on August 1 announced the commencement of the patent process for the zGAN artificial intelligence algorithm developed by a local Tajik R&D lab. asiaplustj.info »
On July 18, Huawei showcased its advanced technological solutions for commercial business in Dushanbe. The event reportedly gathered around 80 participants, including representatives from the commercial sector, ministries, government agencies, local partners, and the Innovation Agency. asiaplustj.info »
Funding for priority projects in Tajikistan was discussed in Dushanbe on May 29 at a meeting of Tajikistan's Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mr. Zavqi Zavqizoda, with Silk Road Fund President, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
Railway transport is the most important strategic sector of Tajikistan, Tajik Transport Minister Azim Ibrohim said on May 17 at the session “Development of International Transport Corridors Passing through the Countries of Asia and the Middle East” at the 15th International Economic Forum “Russia -- Islamic World: KazanForum 20204”, which took place in Kazan, the asiaplustj.info »
Citing the press center of the Main Border Guard Directorate at the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), Tajikistan’s state-run news agency Khovar reported on May 17 that control over the stay, entry and exit of citizens in the border area will be tightened. asiaplustj.info »
The southern province of Khatlon reported the fulfillment of its spring conscription campaign target on May 15. An official source within the Khatlon government says that for the first time over the past decade, Khatlon province has fulfilled its spring conscription campaign ahead of schedule. asiaplustj.info »
Turkiye’s Acibadem health Group has opened its representative office in Dushanbe. The representation reportedly makes available online consultations from Turkish doctors without the need to travel outside of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan's foreign ministry yesterday said it was recommending its citizens to temporarily avoid travelling to Russia. In its statement, Kyrgyzstan's foreign ministry said it had not received any information about “mass refusal of entry” into Russia for Kyrgyz nationals. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to Russia amid increased pressures faced by Central Asians there following the deadly Crocus City Hall attack in Krasnogorsk on March 22. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan may not recognize the Taliban government of neighboring Afghanistan, but the two countries are starting to cooperate better on trading electricity. Eurasianet says Energy and Water Resources Minister Daler Juma told reporters in Dushanbe on February 1 that Afghanistan had fully paid off its debts for power delivered to date. Kabul has since 2021 proven an unreliable customer. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakh media reports say Kazakhstan plans to construct twenty new reservoirs in nine regions in the coming years to reduce the country’s dependence on water supply from neighboring countries by an average of 25 percent. asiaplustj.info »
A two-month autumn conscription campaign officially ended in Tajikistan on November 30, but its results have not yet been announced. For the last time, the Defense Ministry provided information about the process of the autumn conscription campaign on October 31. asiaplustj.info »
After the meeting and negotiations of the highest level between Tajikistan and Iran and the ceremony of signing of new documents of cooperation the heads of state, Emomali Rahmon and Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi, held a press conference. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has reached 75 percent of its autumn conscription target by November 1, according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD) press center. asiaplustj.info »
Bloomberg says that according to people familiar with the matter, Saudi Arabia’s military has gone into a state of high alert following deadly clashes with Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who reportedly also tried to fire a missile over the kingdom toward Israel. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia’s nations and the European Union (EU) are determined to continue their strategic partnership by strengthening engagement and deepening the cooperation and connection between both regions. asiaplustj.info »
AktivBank has launched one more banking service center in Dushanbe. The center has reportedly opened at Korvon Bazaar. As part of the strategy to expand financial inclusion, AktivBank reportedly takes measures to open compact offices. asiaplustj.info »
