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FLY.TJ TOURS, the leading national tour operator, has announced the launch of direct charter flights from Dushanbe to Iran’s Kish Island, one of the most popular and rapidly developing tourist destinations in the Middle East. The inaugural flight will take place on November 27. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan has become the first country in the world to officially issue a government-backed stablecoin fully backed by physical gold. The ceremonial launch of the USDKG digital token took place on November 20 with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov, according to the Kyrgyz president’s press service. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced its first artificial intelligence tool specializing in local legislation. The AI legal assistant, named Moni, is a free public resource designed to help users better understand the country’s laws and regulations — from taxation to land rights. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has announced the launch of a large-scale project to restore grassland areas across the country. The initiative, aimed at enhancing food security and promoting sustainable agricultural development, comes as part of new measures outlined in a presidential decree on October 31, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s privately owned air company, Somon Air, has announced the launch of a new direct flight route between Dushanbe and Mineralnye Vody, Russia. The first flight is scheduled for November 30, 2025, according to the airline's website. Flights will operate weekly, every Sunday. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyzstan has officially launched its first national stablecoin, becoming one of the first countries in the region to do so. The digital currency, called KGST, is pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyz national currency, the som, and operates on Binance’s BNBChain blockchain platform. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has officially launched Area AI, the world’s first Special Artificial Intelligence Zone, marking a major milestone in the country’s ambition to become a global hub for responsible AI innovation, says press release issued by Ai CONF 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Starting January 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will roll out a pilot program to decentralize government by transferring key functions of several national ministries to local authorities. The initiative, approved by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, aims to reshape public administration to be more efficient and results-driven. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is taking a major leap in digital connectivity with the arrival of Starlink, SpaceX’s global satellite internet service. The announcement came as part of a series of high-level agreements signed during the “Dushanbe Invest–2025” International Investment Forum, held in the capital on October 14. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree launching a pilot project to deploy non-geostationary satellite systems aimed at expanding internet access in remote and hard-to-reach regions of the country, the Kyrgyz president’s official website reports . asiaplustj.info »
From October 1 to December 31, 2025, Vasl Bank is offering a special promotion: international transfers to Uzbekistan and China via the SWIFT system with 0% commission. Vasl Bonk, known for its innovative approach, aims to provide clients with modern financial products under attractive conditions. asiaplustj.info »
On Friday September 26, President Emomali Rahmon visited Vahdat Township, where he inaugurated several industrial facilities aimed at boosting local production and employment, the Tajik president’s official website reports. asiaplustj.info »
A seminar titled "Promoting the Sustainable Development and Competitiveness of the Apricot Value Chain in Tajikistan" was held in Dushanbe on September 25, marking the start of a new initiative to strengthen the apricot sector. asiaplustj.info »
A state-of-the-art radiation mapping laboratory officially opened at the Agency for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Safety under the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan (NAST) on August 7, marking a major step forward in strengthening the country’s radiation monitoring capabilities. asiaplustj.info »
Serena Hotels yesterday officially launched its global loyalty program, Prestige Club, at a special event hosted at Islamabad Serena Hotel and simultaneously across all Serena properties worldwide. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is accelerating its digital transformation with the launch of the e-government portal ehukumat.tj and the introduction of Bonoor , a domestic artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to understand and respond in the Tajik language . 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 »
The International Bank of Tajikistan (IBT) is expanding the horizons of financial freedom and comfort with the launch of its new premium line of Mastercard cards: Mastercard Platinum and Mastercard World Elite, says press release issued by IBT. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has inaugurated Central Asia’s first national artificial intelligence (AI) cluster and unveiled the country’s pioneering AI technopark, Area AI. The official launch ceremony reportedly took place in Darvoz district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) on June 25 and was attended by President Emomali Rahmon. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has officially adopted an “Open Skies” policy, marking a significant shift in its aviation sector. The new regulation eliminates parity requirements between domestic and foreign airlines, paving the way for increased flight frequencies and expanded air carrier access to the country. asiaplustj.info »
The University of Central Asia (UCA) marked a major milestone on June 21 with the graduation of its fifth cohort of undergraduate students. Ceremonies were held simultaneously at UCA’s residential campuses in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, and Khorog, Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Presidential program to identify and train a new generation of talented managers in Uzbekistan starting in 2026 Fergana news agency reports that Uzbekistan is set to launch a large-scale presidential initiative titled “TOP-100” , aimed at identifying and supporting promising young leaders across the country. asiaplustj.info »
US media reports say the United States attacked three key Iranian nuclear facilities early Sunday local time. US President Donald Trump claimed the operation “obliterated” the sites, but officials are still assessing how significant of a blow it dealt to Tehran’s program. asiaplustj.info »
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Tajikistan’s privately-owned airline, Somon Air, in partnership with Antares LLC (fly.tj), announces the launch of a direct flight to the popular Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh. asiaplustj.info »
Ahead of the upcoming High-Level International Conference set to take place in Dushanbe at the end of May, a series of events has been launched — from seminars for journalists to creative social media challenges. asiaplustj.info »
On April 1, a formal opening of two demonstration sites took place in Bokhtar, showcasing innovative solutions in sustainable energy and agriculture. asiaplustj.info »
The program will be implemented at the International University of Foreign Languages with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. Interest in the Korean language and culture is growing in Tajikistan, especially among young people. asiaplustj.info »
In response to the growing demand for labor, the SC Korean Vocational Training Center is launching educational courses to help Tajik citizens build successful careers in South Korea. asiaplustj.info »
The branch of the Public Organization “The Office for Civil Freedoms” (OCF) in Khujand, the capital of the Tajik northern province of Sughd, has launched the first digital art gallery, where works by local activists are showcased. asiaplustj.info »
From December 1, 2024, foreign citizens and stateless persons crossing the Russian Federation’s state border will be required to provide their biometric data as part of an experimental program, the Russian Ministry of Transport reported on November 28. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new regional program, Glaciers to Farms, that will promote sustainable water use and food security in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Pakistan amid the catastrophic impacts of accelerated glacial melt due to climate change, says press release issued by ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM) on November 19. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s privately-owned air carrier, Somon Air, says it in cooperation with Fly.Tj is starting to operate flights on a regular basis from Dushanbe to Qatar’s capital, Doha, which will serve as a new impetus for the development of bilateral relations between both countries. asiaplustj.info »
The Public Council at the Embassy of Tajikistan in Moscow has announced the launch of a new service to provide legal assistance to Tajik citizens working, studying, and residing in Russia. asiaplustj.info »
Journalist and environmental activist Zulfiya Golubeva has launched the #OzmuniSabz2024 environmental campaign, offering people the opportunity to help clean up the capital and win valuable prizes. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is steadily progressing towards economic growth and strengthening its position on the international stage. In 2023, the country's GDP reached US$8.4 billion, driven by the active development of digital technologies. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian media reports say back-to-back explosions could be heard in Tel Aviv after Iran fired dozens of missiles at targets in the occupied Palestine. IRNA notes that Palestinian media reports said Israeli air defense systems had failed to intercept some of the missiles fired from Iran, leading to extensive damage to several targets in Tel Aviv. asiaplustj.info »
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), yesterday launched a new initiative that will support long-term economic opportunities in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Specialists form the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan jointly with the National Company for Information and Communications Technologies developed a mobile application “SOS”, one of the most important tasks of which is to help a person act effectively in an emergency situation. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is addressing the issue of youth entrepreneurship and employment in Central Asia by launching a seven-year ˆ200 million (equivalent to US$ 218 million) Youth in Business program, EuropaWire reported on December 13. asiaplustj.info »
As part of the talented youth support project, the Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Orienbonk has launched a free blogging course under support of Omuzi TV and Parking. asiaplustj.info »
The United Nations in Afghanistan yesterday issued its Strategic Framework for Afghanistan for the period 2023-2025, outlining the priorities of the organization in support of the Afghan people. asiaplustj.info »
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on May 11 launched the new five-year, $19 million Market Driven Rural Development (MDRD) Activity. The US Embassy in Dushanbe says MDRD will accelerate Tajikistan’s agriculture sector growth and enable inclusive access to economic opportunities in rural communities across the nation. asiaplustj.info »
Significant changes in global air transport that occurred after the pandemic and war in Europe have resulted in emerging new routes and connections, increasing the role of the Central Asia region. Traffic — both cargo and passenger — is steadily growing, providing solid financial results and creating promising investment opportunities. asiaplustj.info »
Russian media reports said on October 31 that the Central Bank of Russia has registered the non-bank lending organization Inkakhran, which is a subsidiary of the Credit bank of Moscow (CBoM), as the operator of the new payment system, Astrasend. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan’s Duniyo News says the state share of 51 percent and more in the authorized capital of the Joint Stock Company (JSC) Uzbekistan Airways must be put up for auction before September 1. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reported on July 20 that Al-Azaim Tajiki has become one of the Islamic State (IS) terror group’s most vigorous evangelists targeting Central Asia. It might have seemed like a setback for Islamic State in Afghanistan when Yusuf Tajiki, a prominent Tajik-speaking propagandist, was reportedly killed this month by the Taliban. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Fund for Digital Initiatives has launched the Work in the EAEU mobile app, an online platform to ensure one of the freedoms of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) – the free movement of labor. asiaplustj.info »
Citing Ukrainian officials, media reports say Russia launched its long-feared, full-scale offensive to take control of Ukraine’s east on Monday, attacking along a broad front over 480 kilometers long. asiaplustj.info »
