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Founded in November 2023, the “Sharikoni Milli” (National Partners) business club has become, in essence, the only platform in Tajikistan where business leaders work together, exchange experience, and jointly implement projects that go beyond the interests of a single company. 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 »
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 »
Kazakhstan is taking another step toward fostering international business. At the initiative of Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry new regulations have been approved for obtaining an investor visa, aimed at enhancing the country’s investment appeal and supporting long-term business partnerships. asiaplustj.info »
The authorities of Tajikistan have been tasked with creating 280,000 new jobs annually. How achievable is this ambitious goal? During his latest address to both chambers of parliament in late December last year, President Emomali Rahmon instructed the government to “mobilize all its resources so that over the next five years, more than 1. 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 »
In Rasht district, the construction of new homes for families whose houses were completely destroyed in the earthquake on April 13 will begin soon, the state-run news agency Khovar reports. By president’s decree land plots have been allocated to the affected families, where new homes with all necessary living conditions will be built. asiaplustj.info »
In the Sabzazor locality of the Langari Shok rural jamoat in the Tojikobod district, construction of new homes for 30 families whose houses were completely destroyed during the earthquake on April 13 has begun. asiaplustj.info »
The police of Khatlon province have uncovered a new and unusual method of stealing money from payment terminals. Criminals used tape to steal funds, Interior Ministry’s Office in Khatlon reports . asiaplustj.info »
Saudi Arabia has introduced new rules for the 2025 Hajj season. Starting from the end of April, no one will be able to perform the Hajj without a special pilgrim visa. asiaplustj.info »
The Taliban movement, a terrorist organization banned in Russia, will soon become a permitted organization: the Prosecutor-General has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court, asking to suspend the ban on the activities of the Islamist movement and few doubt that the verdict will be favorable. asiaplustj.info »
Around 50 farmers and business leaders from Khatlon and Sughd provinces have gathered for a hands-on workshop aimed at improving the transport and logistics processes needed for exporting dried fruits from Tajikistan, says press reels issued by the International Trade Center (ITC) Office in Tajikistan on April 17. asiaplustj.info »
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 »
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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 »
