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On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the introduction of large-scale tariffs on imports of goods and products from 185 countries and territories. Trump explained the new tariff policy as “protecting American industry, reducing the trade deficit, eliminating unfair trade practices, and restoring U.S. economic sovereignty. asiaplustj.info »
A new pandemic will inevitably occur sooner or later, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated, Kommersant reported on April 8. He reportedly raised this issue at the 13th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body, which is preparing an agreement on pandemic prevention. Mr. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik political scientist Muhammad Shamsuddinov notes that the foreign policy actions of the 47th President of the United States since taking office have sparked heated discussions in the global community, including in Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
On April 3, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed a decree appointing new members to the upper chamber of the country's parliament (Majlisi Milli) for its seventh convocation, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that “Europe is ready to respond” to the tariffs imposed by U. S. President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, China has also vowed to take “tough countermeasures,” Current Time reports . asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say U.S. President Donald Trump is stepping up his massive global trade war, a move that’s certain to weigh on Americans’ wallets and could push the U.S. economy into a painful recession. asiaplustj.info »
The leaders of Tajikistan and Iran exchanged greetings on the occasions of Navrouz and Eid al-Fitr during phone talks held on April 1, according to the Tajik president’s official website. Emomali Rahmon wished his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, good health and continued success, and wished peace, tranquility, and prosperity to the people of Iran. asiaplustj.info »
On March 27, Bloomberg and the Financial Times ( FT ) published details of a new draft mineral agreement between Ukraine and the United States, which U. S. authorities handed to Kyiv on March 23, Meduza reported on March 28. asiaplustj.info »
The Migration Service of the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan has once again invited Tajik citizens to work in Qatar. In 2025, migrants can be employed in the following sectors: animal husbandry, hospitality, and trade. asiaplustj.info »
The Middle Corridor trade route is filling out. China and Kazakhstan have announced the launch of a new freight rail transit line that will deliver Chinese goods to Europe while bypassing Russia, Eurasianet reported on March 5. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has signed a decree on holding the first session of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) of the new convocation. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Uzbekistan authorities have invited Uzbek nationals working abroad to return home to participate in the construction of New Tashkent. Podrobno.uz reports that the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Moscow has invited compatriots working abroad to return home to participate in the construction of New Tashkent and earn decent wages. asiaplustj.info »
On Monday February 24, the European Council appointed Mr. Eduards Stiprais as new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia. Press release issued by the EU Council says he will take up his duties on 1 March 2025 with an initial mandate of 2 years, succeeding Terhi Hakala. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, in his congratulatory speech on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the formation of the country's Armed Forces, noted that military and law enforcement agencies should pay special attention to the development of the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence, reports the press service of the head of state. asiaplustj.info »
Journalist-turned-politician Nurlanbek Turgunbekovich Shakiyev has been a household name in Kyrgyzstan for more than two decades. The speaker of parliament recently announced that he had legally changed his last name to Turgunbek uuly, abandoning his Russified patronymic and surname. "I did not come to this decision overnight. asiaplustj.info »
Construction of two new flyovers will begin in Dushanbe this year, city officials announced at a news conference in Dushanbe yesterday. asiaplustj.info »
Answering journalists’ questions at a news conference in Dushanbe, the newly appointed head of the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, Isfandiyor Sa’dullo, promised on January 29 that internet prices will be reduced in Tajikistan in the near future. asiaplustj.info »
The Kremlin said yesterday it saw nothing particularly new in a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to hit Russia with new sanctions and tariffs if it did not agree to end the war in Ukraine. "He likes these methods, at least he liked them during his first presidency," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters at a briefing, according to TASS . asiaplustj.info »
Syria's new rulers have reportedly given high-ranking military positions to several foreign Islamist fighters, a move that has alarmed their home governments, which fear the potential export of unrest to their own soil. asiaplustj.info »
Western media reports say U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end its war in Ukraine, and added that these could also be applied to “other participating countries. asiaplustj.info »
US media reports say President Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was sued multiple times before his inauguration ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda concluded. The Hill reports that in the moments after Trump’s swearing-in, three lawsuits were filed in D.C. asiaplustj.info »
«День на радиоактивном курорте» – название статьи, опубликованной в газете The New York Times , которая рассказывает об особенностях популярного в Таджикистане курорта и уютный фоторепортаж, который откликнется каждому таджикистанцу. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan, along with other Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan—is becoming an increasingly significant market with high growth potential. The economies of these countries, home to over 80 million people, are growing due to population increases, rising domestic consumption, infrastructure projects, and foreign investments. asiaplustj.info »
The Dushanbe Police Department warns of a surge in fraud cases involving offers to rent bank cards in Tajikistan in recent weeks. "Scammers, posing as 'employers' or offering easy income, promise citizens a monthly reward of 300. asiaplustj.info »
On December 18, 2024, Tajikistan’s ruling People's Democratic Party (PDPT) held its latest congress. Unlike President Emomali Rahmon, who was reelected as the party's chairman, all his deputies were replaced. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Ko Sakamoto as its new Country Director for Tajikistan. He is expected to assume office in early 2025, according to ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM) . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Committee for Tourism Development has introduced the Tajikistan Tourist Map mobile application to assist foreigners, the Committee’s press service says. “This application was developed to help digitize the country’s economy and transition the tourism sector to a more modern digital platform. asiaplustj.info »
The year 2024 has been a breakthrough for Kazakhstan-Tajikistan relations. A treaty on allied relations, over 15% growth in trade turnover, and joint investment projects have elevated the partnership between the two countries to a new level. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan plans to establish a new holiday—Day of Antimonopoly Authorities, to be celebrated annually on January 11. The government of Tajikistan has issued a resolution to approve and submit amendments to the law "On Public Holidays" to the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower house of parliament). asiaplustj.info »
The Director of the Agency for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Safety (Agency) of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan (NAST), Ikhom Mirsaidzoda, participated in the ministerial conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held in Vienna, Austria. asiaplustj.info »
On November 29, President Emomali Rahmon chaired a government meeting where the 2025–2029 Agricultural Mechanization Development Program was discussed. asiaplustj.info »
In the village of Surkhob, Farkhor district of Khatlon province, a ceremony has been held to hand over new homes to local residents affected by the mudflow flood. 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 »
As part of the strategy to improve the level of passenger service, Somon Air launched a program to update passenger seats in its aircraft, says press release issued by Somon Air on October 31. As part of the program, the company replaces outdated seats with new ones. asiaplustj.info »
Two additional individuals have reportedly been detained in connection with Tajikistan’s high-profile “coup attempt” case involving well-known figures, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on November 1, citing a source close to the investigation who requested anonymity. asiaplustj.info »
A new small hydropower plant with a capacity of 275 kW will be commissioned in the village of Yoged, Darvoz district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO). The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) says the plant’s construction is actively underway. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has congratulated President Prabowo Subianto on his inauguration as President of the Republic of Indonesia. asiaplustj.info »
A new presidential residence is set to be built in Khujand, the capital of Sughd province, replacing the current residence of the President of Tajikistan, which will be demolished. The new complex will be located on the same site, according to the press center of the Sughd regional administration. asiaplustj.info »
His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, on October 12 received a detailed report on the progress of the construction of the 11 MW Sebzor Hydropower Plant. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian Ministry of Transport is proposing the construction of new logistics hubs and warehouse complexes in Tajikistan to enhance the efficiency of freight transportation, Russia’s state-run news agency TASS reported on October 10, citing Dmitry Zverev, State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is actively joining the global startup movement, and a prime example of this is the upcoming Startupstan Summit 2024, set to take place in Dushanbe on October 12-13. We spoke with one of the main organizers, Dilshod Jurazoda, to learn more about what to expect from the summit and which trends will shape the future of startups in the country. asiaplustj.info »
The Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) IMON International has opened a new office in Dushanbe, aiming to improve the quality and accessibility of financial services for clients. Since 1999, the company has supported small and medium-sized businesses as well as individual clients, remaining one of the leaders in Tajikistan's microfinance sector. asiaplustj.info »
В современном мире, где каждый день проходит в режиме нон-стоп, отдых становится не просто желанием, а необходимостью. В суете рабочих будней и бесконечных дел мы часто забываем о том, как важно иногда остановиться, вдохнуть полной грудью и отправиться туда, где природа остается нетронутой, где горы и бездорожье становятся нашими спутниками, а свежий воздух наполняет легкие. asiaplustj.info »
On September 24, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, met in New York with the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah on the sidelines of the on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79). asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia would consider an attack from a non-nuclear state that was backed by a nuclear-armed one to be a "joint attack", in what could be construed as a threat to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
A new bus route has been launched between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, connecting the city of Almalyk in Tashkent region, Uzbekistan, with the city of Khujand in Tajikistan’s Sughd province. Buses will now travel daily in both directions. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79). The Tajik president’s official website says the parties discussed a wide array of issues related to bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday left for New York to participate in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79). asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali today visited Danghara, president’s hometown. The Tajik president’s official website says they participated in the inauguration and groundbreaking ceremonies of a number of construction projects. asiaplustj.info »
The Economic Forum of Central Asia and Germany took place in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, yesterday on the sidelines of the 2nd Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia and Germany, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
