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Water availability per capita in Central Asia has decreased more than threefold over the past 40 years, from 8,400 to 2,500 cubic meters annually, making water scarcity one of the main threats to the region's economic development, warn experts from the international think tank New Lines Institute. asiaplustj.info »
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Tajikistan is drafting a new Law on Export Support, aimed at helping domestic producers promote their goods and services abroad, Bahriddin Sirojiddinzoda, Director of the Export Agency under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on January 30. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has issued a decree to approve and submit amendments to the law "On Public Holidays" for consideration to the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament). asiaplustj.info »
A new bridge is set to be built across the Syr Darya River in the city of Khujand, the capital of Sughd province. The bridge will connect Neighborhood unit No. 12 and the Razzoq neighborhood, according to the Sughd governor’s office. asiaplustj.info »
Construction of a new tourist complex has begun at Lake Iskanderkul, aimed at developing tourism and improving the quality of service for visitors to the region. The press service of the Sughd region administration reported this. asiaplustj.info »
Approximately 400 new industrial enterprises began operations in Tajikistan in 2025. Overall, more than 2,600 industrial facilities have been built and commissioned across the country over the past seven years, creating more than 87,000 new jobs. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) has published a government resolution introducing new electricity tariffs that will take effect on February 1, 2026. Under the new rates, electricity prices for residential customers will rise by 6 dirams per kilowatt-hour. asiaplustj.info »
Starting in 2026, Russia is implementing new policies affecting labor migrants and their employers. The changes include increased costs for work permits, employment restrictions, limited access to healthcare, and new oversight of migrant children. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes. asiaplustj.info »
The Asia-Plus Media Group sincerely congratulates all our readers on the New Year! May 2026 bring peace, kindness, and prosperity to every home. Let it be a time of new opportunities, confidence in the future, and the fulfillment of cherished wishes. asiaplustj.info »
From December 30, 2025, to January 1, 2026, Tajikistan will be fully supplied with electricity, without any power restrictions. This was confirmed by Qurbon Ahmadzoda, head of the press center of Barqi Tojik, in a statement to Asia-Plus. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon addressed the nation with a New Year message, wishing every family health, prosperity, and a peaceful life. He described the outgoing year, 2025, as both successful and historically significant. asiaplustj.info »
QR (quick response) codes have been installed on construction fences and at sales office entrances of residential complexes across Dushanbe, allowing citizens to verify crucial details about real estate projects — from the identity of the developer to official construction permits. asiaplustj.info »
The weather in Tajikistan will be unstable in the final days of 2024 and early 2025. According to the country’s Hydrometeorology Center (Hydromet), most regions are expected to see precipitation, with mountain areas facing particularly challenging conditions due to snow, gusty winds, and avalanche threats. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik athletes delivered a strong performance at the WRPF World Powerlifting Championship held in Moscow on December 5. All three members of the national team earned podium finishes, according to the National Powerlifting Federation of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Leading telecommunications operator Tcell and the innovative platform for social games and tournaments Esports Championship Services (ESCS) have announced a strategic partnership. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is home to over 170,000 people with disabilities, making up 1.59% of the country's total population of 10.7 million, the lowest percentage among post-Soviet states. asiaplustj.info »
At the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, held in Tashkent in mid-November, it was announced that Azerbaijan would join this format as a full member. Previously, Azerbaijan participated as an honorary guest. “Today is truly a historic day for our brotherly peoples. asiaplustj.info »
S tarting March 1, 2026, a new amendment to Russia's Labor Code will expand the grounds for firing migrant workers. Employers will now be allowed to dismiss foreign employees if regional authorities set limits on the number of foreign workers in specific sectors or companies. asiaplustj.info »
The World Bank Group named Mr. Gael Raballand as the new Country Manager for Tajikistan effective on December 1. asiaplustj.info »
The construction of the new building for the state institution "Residence of the Head of State of the Republic of Tajikistan" officially began in Khujand, according to the press service of the Sughd region administration. asiaplustj.info »
On November 25, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan to Uzbekistan, Nasriddin Ismatullo, presented copies of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian government has submitted a legislative package to the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) aimed at redefining the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons who have served under contract in the Russian Armed Forces and participated in combat operations. asiaplustj.info »
On November 20, a ceremony was held in the Sughd province to inaugurate three newly renovated sections of the Dehmoy – Konibodom road: 1) Dehmoy in Jabbor-Rasoulov district – Bobojon-Ghafourov town; 2) Bobjon-Ghafourov town – Khistevarz; and 3) Kuchkak - Konibodom. The event was attended by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. asiaplustj.info »
On November 18, 2025, President Emomali Rahmon appointed Farrukh Hamralizoda as the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. This move has sparked considerable attention due to Hamralizoda’s distinguished career in economic policy and high-ranking government positions. asiaplustj.info »
During a working visit to Sughd province, President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated several industrial facilities in the region on November 20, marking significant progress in regional development and economic growth, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
During a working visit to the Sughd province, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated several key projects, including a Smart TV assembly plant and new facilities aimed at boosting local industry and improving the quality of life for citizens. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law expanding the grounds for terminating employment contracts with foreign nationals. RBC reports that according to the amendments to Article 327. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon, who arrived in Tajikistan’s northern Sughd province on November 18 for a working visit, focused on launching new infrastructure projects and reviewing the region’s socio-economic development, according to the Tajik presidential official website. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has dismissed Abdujabbor Rahmonzoda from his post as Ambassador to Uzbekistan. Rahmonzoda had served in the position since May 4, 2021. He will be replaced by Nasreddin Ismatullo, formerly the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has made a series of significant personnel changes in the government and diplomatic service, according to the Tajik president's official website. The latest appointments include a new Minister of Economic Development and Trade, as well as new ambassadors to the United States, France, Italy, and Austria. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan presented its investment opportunities in New York on November 12 during an event marking the 10th anniversary of the C5+1 platform — a key mechanism for economic cooperation between the United States and Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Iran are launching new air routes aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and boosting passenger traffic, according to Tajikistan’s Civil Aviation Agency. The Civil Aviation Agency says that starting November 19, Raymond Airlines will begin regular flights on the Mashhad-Dushanbe-Mashhad route, operating twice a week. asiaplustj.info »
In a series of recent government decrees, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has announced a series of high-level appointments across various sectors, including the Prosecutor General’s Office, ministries, and several higher education institutions, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced new 100 somoni banknotes to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the country’s national currency, the somoni. The new banknotes were issued by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and are now in circulation alongside other 100-somoni bills. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is in the process of drafting a new State Program aimed at improving population nutrition for the period 2026–2030. The proposed plan was discussed during a recent meeting in Dushanbe, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population and other relevant government bodies, according to the Khovar news agency . asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved a new state program aimed at the development of new agricultural lands and the restoration of degraded farmland for the period 2026-2030. The program envisions the reclamation of 11,800 hectares of new land and the restoration of 16,750 hectares of degraded land. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has imported 60 head of pedigree Holstein cattle from Russia’s Kursk region — the second shipment this year. In August, an agricultural enterprise from the Zheleznogorsk district had already delivered 371 animals to the country, according to kurskcity.ru . asiaplustj.info »
A new industrial zone has been inaugurated in the northern part of Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni district. The Tajik president’s official website reports that the opening ceremony, which took place on October 20, was attended by President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali. asiaplustj.info »
The current U.S. administration is the easiest one so far for Central Asia to work with. Business interests can be used to attract Washington’s attention, and there is no longer any need for demonstrative distancing from Russia or commitment to democratic reforms. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz media reports say President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law significantly toughening penalties for domestic violence, according to local media reports. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, participated in a panel discussion on October 16 during the 8th Russian Energy Week International Forum, held in Moscow. asiaplustj.info »
During the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, the 5th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was held, focusing on economic, trade, investment, technical, and cultural cooperation, according to Khovar news agency . asiaplustj.info »
At the “Dushanbe-2025” International Investment Forum, Chairman of the Tajik-Chinese Mining and Industrial Company, Mr. Huang Jiangzhong, outlined the company’s long-term vision for cooperation and its social contribution to Tajikistan. As a special guest speaker, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
A new European Union entry and exit system (EES) came into effect on October 12, requiring travelers from non-EU countries, including Tajikistan, to undergo electronic registration and biometric checks when crossing the EU's external borders. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Russia have signed a new Healthcare Cooperation Roadmap for 2026–2027, further strengthening their partnership in the medical sector. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Russia have signed 16 new cooperation agreements following a meeting between President Emomali Rahmon and Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 9 in Dushanbe. The talks, held first in a one-on-one format and later expanded to include both delegations, were described as constructive and reaffirmed the close allied relationship between the two countries. 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 »
A well-known Tajik economist, Doctors of Sciences in Economics Sharif Rahimzoda, shares his views on prerequisites for economic growth in Tajikistan. According to him, Tajikistan is entering a phase of active economic growth, but without strong managers and entrepreneurs, this growth may not be sustainable. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan stands on the brink of a new developmental phase, where the main focus is shifting from investments in infrastructure, businesses, and housing to the most valuable strategic asset: the development of intellectual capital for the new generation. asiaplustj.info »
