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Starting September 1, a new pilot program will be launched in Moscow and the Moscow oblast to implement updated mechanisms for monitoring foreign nationals. The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) passed the corresponding law in its third reading. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has called on the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and other Islamic financial institutions to expand their support for the country’s key infrastructure and economic sectors. Tajikistan’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Zavqi Zavqizoda , made the appeal during a meeting with IsDB President Dr. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon has urged regional authorities, the Ministry of Finance, and the Tax Committee to step up tax collection efforts and intensify activities aimed at attracting foreign direct investment. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to resume cross-border bus services and reopen freight railway routes, marking a significant step forward in bilateral cooperation after years of border-related disruptions. asiaplustj.info »
As part of the celebrations for National Running Day and Youth Day, the city of Dushanbe will hold its annual running race and bike marathon on Sunday May 18, welcoming participants of all ages and skill levels. asiaplustj.info »
From May 15 to 17, abnormal heat is expected in the valleys of Khatlon province, districts subordinate to the center (RRP), and Sughd province, according to Tajikistan’s Hydrometeorology Agency (Hydromet). asiaplustj.info »
An article posted on Eurasianet’s website says the Taliban’s chief spokesman issued a upbeat assessment of bilateral ties, praising the “positive relations” between Dushanbe and Kabul and pledging cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
The governor of Iran’s Qazvin province has expressed readiness to establish sister city relations with Khujand, Tajikistan’s second-largest city. Iran’s IRNA news agency says an agreement has already been prepared and would mark an important step toward expanding cultural, tourism, and economic exchanges between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and China are discussing the launch of new passenger and cargo air routes. The focus is on air routes connecting Dushanbe to Beijing and Xi’an, according to the Civil Aviation Agency of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The belief that increased migration leads to a rise in crime is so deeply rooted in public opinion that politicians often find it hard to resist exploiting these sentiments for political gain. However, statistics show there is no such connection—or the relationship is even negative: in societies with large immigrant populations, crime rates tend to decline. asiaplustj.info »
Since the beginning of 2024, a new mechanism for monitoring foreigners has been operating in Russia — the Registry of Controlled Persons. It is intended to track migrants who are in the country “illegally. asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon has signed a series of decrees appointing new ambassadors of Tajikistan to several foreign countries. The relevant documents were published on the official website of the head of state. asiaplustj.info »
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced its self-dissolution, BBC’s Russian Service reported on May 12, citing the Kurdish TV channel Rudaw . The decision was reportedly made during the party's 12th congress, held on May 5–7. asiaplustj.info »
The world generated an estimated 400 million tons of plastic waste last year, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says , noting that this torrent of water and shampoo bottles, dispensing containers, polyester shirts, PVC piping and other plastic products is part and parcel of a plastic pollution crisis that experts say is ravaging ecosystems, exposing people to potentially harmful asiaplustj.info »
The press center of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) reported on May 11 that the next meeting between the delegations of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to coordinate the Government-to-Government Agreement between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on cooperation in the field of electric power has taken place in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent. asiaplustj.info »
The First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad-Reza Aref, said that Iran and Tajikistan are two neighboring and brotherly countries. IRNA reports that Aref made the remarks on May 7 in Tehran at a meeting with Tajik Energy and Water Resources Minister, Daler Juma. 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 »
The first coordination meeting between Tajikistan and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) was held in Dushanbe on May 7, according to the press service of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan (MoEDT). 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 »
Co-chaired by the Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aliabadi, the two-day 17th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation took place in the Iranian city of Shiraz on May 5-6. asiaplustj.info »
Festive events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 (GPW 1941-1945) will take place in Dushanbe and other regions of Tajikistan on May 6 and 9. The Dushanbe Administration says a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at Victory Park in Dushanbe with the participation of President Emomali Rahmon on May 8. 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 »
TOLOnews reported on May 6 that Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has described relations with Tajikistan as positive and emphasized that there are no problems between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
Organized by the Sharikoni Milli Business Club, a large-scale Innovation Forum has taken place in Dushanbe. The event focused on the automation and digitalization of business processes. The forum has brought together major company owners, ambitious entrepreneurs, government representatives, and technology experts. asiaplustj.info »
Co-chaired by the Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aliabadi, the two-day 17th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation is concluding in the Iranian city of Shiraz today. asiaplustj.info »
Co-chaired by the Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aliabadi, the two-day 17th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation is concluding in the Iranian city of Shiraz today, the press center of Tajikistan’s State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon had phone talks with the heads of two districts to learn how the reconstruction of homes and infrastructure damaged by the earthquake is progressing. asiaplustj.info »
Some Tajik labor migrants, following Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territories, have been traveling to these regions in hopes of earning more money. Russia supports this process and even offers incentives to attract more labor migrants. asiaplustj.info »
From May 22 to 24, the International EXPO Center in Dushanbe will host Tajikistan’s first-ever specialized exhibition dedicated to the health and beauty industry, titled Inter Health & Beauty Tajikistan 2025. asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik president’s official website reports that by president’s order Dushanbe International Airport CEO Ismatullo Abdullozoda and his deputies were dismissed following a financial audit that revealed serious deficiencies in their activities. It is not yet known who will replace Abdullozoda. asiaplustj.info »
A few days ago, a Tajik migrant who extinguished a burning car in Moscow made headlines in Tajik media. In a video published on social media, he is seen stopping his water truck on the road and putting out the fire in the burning vehicle. asiaplustj.info »
The world is facing a worsening crisis of institutional trust and today, over half of the global population has little or no trust in their government and 57 percent of people claim their level of trust in government is low, the UN report states , citing survey data collected between 1995 and 2022. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say the United States yesterday signed a deal with Ukraine on the joint exploitation of its energy and mineral resources. The two countries have agreed to establish a reconstruction investment fund to spur Ukraine's economic recovery from its war with Russia. asiaplustj.info »
The internal tourism season has kicked off in Tajikistan. Journalists and bloggers were the first to embark on 10 routes, covering the country's cultural, tourist, and historical landmarks. The official opening ceremony took place on April 26 at Istiqlol Square in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
After the introduction of criminal penalties for electricity theft in the Criminal Code, amendments were also made to the Code of Administrative Offenses. According to these changes, citizens, including public officials and business owners, can be fined between 1,500 somonis and 22,500 somonis for the improper use of electricity and heat. asiaplustj.info »
Journalists from three Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- spent several months gathering stories about domestic violence and created the media project, By the Rules of Uyat. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded an honorary certificate to Tajik businessman, philanthropist, and Ambassador of Friendship of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK), Akbar Asadullo, for his contribution to strengthening friendship, interethnic unity, and harmony between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
In Afghanistan, the number of provinces where the filming and broadcasting of images of living beings has been banned has reached 15, Fergana news agency reports , citing the Afghan Journalists' Center (AFJC). 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 »
Tajikistan and Iran are aiming to abolish visa requirements for ground travel and expand cooperation in the field of security. This issue was discussed during the visit of the Iranian Minister of Internal Affairs, Eskandar Momeni, to Tajikistan and his meeting with the President. asiaplustj.info »
Last year, Kazakhstan significantly reduced its import of Tajik vegetables and fruits, and this trend continues into 2025. As of March 2025, in 2024, Kazakhstan reduced the import of Tajik onions and garlic to 17. asiaplustj.info »
Due to the increasing number of prisoners convicted of extremist and terrorist activities, as well as involvement in radical groups, the government of Tajikistan has developed a special program for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. asiaplustj.info »
Russian and Chinese banks, with the help of financial institutions from countries considered friendly by Russia, have created a netting payment transfer system. The goal of the project, named The China Track, is to hide transactions from Western regulators and thereby reduce the risk of secondary sanctions. asiaplustj.info »
A new document is being developed in Uzbekistan to regulate the conduct of weddings, family celebrations, funerals, and other mass events, Podrobno.uz reported on April 22. The document will include new approaches aimed at instilling in young people a culture of moderation and thrift, the message notes. asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday April 22, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon received the Minister of Internal Affairs of Islamic republic of Iran, Eskandar Momeni, who had arrived in Dushanbe for a working visit. asiaplustj.info »
Last week, the demolition of illegal constructions and street vending began in Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district. During a raid by the city police and municipal authorities in the district, dozens of roadside cafes, wooden kiosks, and illegal parking lots that were obstructing traffic on the Dushanbe – Vahdat highway were removed. asiaplustj.info »
The 32-year-old Shahnoza Qurbonova and her 58-year-old husband Nouralikhon Menginayev have been detained for leaving their minor children unattended, the Dushanbe Police Directorate reported . One child was reportedly tied with ropes, while the other was secured in a gahvora (traditional cradle). asiaplustj.info »
The issue of lifting the visa regime between Tajikistan and Turkiye is expected to be discussed during consular consultations in Turkiye’s capital, Ankara, today, April 21, Turkiye’s Embassy in Dushanbe responded to Asia-Plus’s request. asiaplustj.info »
US media reports say a second round of high-level talks between US and Iranian delegations on Tehran’s nuclear program concluded in Rome on April 19, amid tempered optimism about a diplomatic way forward. asiaplustj.info »
Recently, the top leadership of Iran and the United States have exchanged threats. Trump warned Iran of “unprecedented bombings” if the country does not start negotiations for a new nuclear deal. In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader stated that the country is ready to properly respond to any actions against it. asiaplustj.info »
