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President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, along with fellow heads of state attending the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, on August 5 visited a regional exhibition featuring industrial goods, agricultural products, national cuisine, and folk crafts from Central Asia and Azerbaijan, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
The head of Tajikistan’s Customs Service, Khurshed Karimzoda, defended the government’s new 20% import duty on mobile phones, stating it was introduced due to growing concerns over public health and environmental impact. asiaplustj.info »
A long-anticipated article criminalizing domestic violence is included in the draft of Tajikistan’s new Criminal Code, but its adoption remains pending. The delay comes amid a surge in reported cases of abuse, including suicides linked to family violence. asiaplustj.info »
Following a string of tragic child killings by their own parents, Tajikistan’s Child Rights Ombudsman has launched a new initiative to identify and monitor at-risk families across the country. At a news conference in Dushanbe, Child Rights Commissioner, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Three major banks in Tajikistan that declared bankruptcy — Tajprombank, Tojiksodirotbonk, and Agroinvestbonk — still owe their clients more than 568 million somonis in total, according to the country’s High Economic Court. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's foreign trade turnover deficit has continued to grow in the first half of 2025, the country’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Zavqi Zavqizoda, told reporters in Dushanbe on August 6. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has taken a significant step toward modernizing its trade processes with the unveiling of key findings from the CART.IS analysis in Dushanbe yesterday. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has collected more than 57 million somonis (approximately US$5.2 million) in alimony payments over the first six months of this year, marking a significant year-on-year increase, according to Akhtam Abdullozoda, Director of the State Enforcement Service (Bailiff Service) under the Government of Tajikistan. Who pays alimony? From January to June, 57. 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 »
A new refugee camp is under construction in southern Tajikistan’s Jaloliddin Balkhi district and is expected to be operational in 2028, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.. asiaplustj.info »
Global artificial intelligence (AI) leaders OpenAI and Perplexity AI have expressed interest in entering the Tajik market, exploring opportunities for localization, infrastructure development, and regional presence in the country’s emerging tech ecosystem. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is seeing a steady decline in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, driven by a growing shift toward electric vehicles, according to the country’s Antimonopoly Agency. Over the first six months of this year, Tajikistan has reportedly imported 176,900 tons of LPG — a drop of 18,500 tons compared to the same period in 2024. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan plans to import pedigree yaks from China and use Chinese territory as a transit route for additional yak imports from Mongolia, as part of a broader push to strengthen agricultural cooperation between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in cooperation with the Investment and Credit Bank (ICB) of Tajikistan, has extended a US$1.2 million loan to Fortuna Co. Group to support a green modernization initiative aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing energy efficiency. asiaplustj.info »
The number of presidential “Durakhshandagon” scholarships for Tajik students to study abroad has dropped significantly in 2025, despite earlier projections of growth. According to Minister of Education and Science Rahim Saidzoda, only 77 students will be sent to foreign universities this year under the prestigious scholarship program. asiaplustj.info »
More than 434 hectares of forest land have been scorched by wildfires across nine regions of Tajikistan this year, according to the Agency for Forestry. Speaking at a news conference in Dushanbe on August 1, officials cited abnormal heat and negligence by visitors as the primary causes of the fires. asiaplustj.info »
Statistics released by the Committee for Women and Family Affairs show a disturbing increase in suicides among girls, cases of violence, and legal violations committed within both vulnerable and seemingly stable families. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is rapidly gaining popularity among international travelers, with tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025 surging by 31.3% compared to the same period last year, according to the Committee for Tourism Development, under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s national powerlifting team delivered a stunning performance at the Asian Powerlifting Championship, winning five gold medals and emerging as one of the top teams in the competition, held under the banner of the Asian Powerlifting Federation. 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 »
Firdavs Tolibzoda, Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), has expressed skepticism over the World Bank’s recent report on remittance inflows to the country. The report claims that in 2024, remittances accounted for 45. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Muhammad and Mustafokhouja Husenkhojayev achieved remarkable success at the prestigious 49th Open Internacional d'Escacs Vila de Sitges, held in the Spanish town of Sitges, Barcelona Province. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s national currency, the somoni, has appreciated significantly against the US dollar over the first six months of this, strengthening by 9. 4%, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has significantly increased its output of meat, milk, and eggs over the first six months of this year, marking a strong step toward reducing reliance on imported animal products. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, domestic production is expected to continue rising, supporting national food security. asiaplustj.info »
The first two months of summer have posed a major challenge for Tajikistan’s energy system, with frequent power outages disrupting daily life. Officials say the disruptions are temporary, but multiple factors have combined to place a heavy strain on the country's electrical grid. asiaplustj.info »
Lending activity in Tajikistan has jumped significantly over the first six months of this year, with total credit issued reaching 13.7 billion somonis, marking a 28.9% increase—or 3.1 billion somonis more—compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is reportedly set to reduce its electricity exports to Afghanistan by a quarter this coming winter due to internal energy supply challenges. In an interview with Amu. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth reached 8.4 percent in 2024 and 8.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025 with services and industry driving the expansion, according to the World Bank’s Tajikistan Economic Update: Focusing on Digital Transformation of Trade in Tajikistan released on July 30. asiaplustj.info »
At the 10th Meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member nations, which was held in Kunming, China on July 29, Tajikistan and Belarus reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening agricultural cooperation. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has secured its first medal at the U17 World Wrestling Championships currently underway in Athens, Greece — a high-profile international competition that gathers the world’s top young wrestlers. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik authorities have issued a wanted notice for Umedjon Soliyev, one of the suspects in the deadly terror attack at Crocus City Hall concert venue in Russia, TASS reports , citing lawyer Igor Trunov, who represents victims in the case. asiaplustj.info »
Iran plans to launch train routes to Mary in Turkmenistan and Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, further enhancing its ties with neighboring Central Asian nations. The announcement was made by Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI), Jabbar Ali Zakeri, at a ceremony of passenger rail investments on July 20. asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday July 29, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held an informal working meeting at the Kyrgyz resort town of Cholpon-Ata to discuss the outcomes of their recent reciprocal state visits. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first six months of this year, Tajikistan's law enforcement authorities seized 3 tons and 107 kilograms of narcotics, marking a 10.4 kg increase compared to the same period in 2024, Zafar Samad, Director of the Drug Control Agency under the President of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on July 29, according to the state-run news agency Khovar . asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has announced the allocation of 15 million somonis in grants to support women’s entrepreneurship in 2025, doubling the amount from last year, according to the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Khurshed Zuhurzoda, First Deputy Director of the Export Agency under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on July 28 that Tajikistan has embarked on an ambitious nationwide program to support exports by establishing specialized export support centers and launching Export Schools in various regions. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first six months of this year, Tajikistan’s industrial exports — excluding precious metals and gemstones — have reached US$953 million, marking a 36. 6% increase compared to the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first six months of this year, Tajikistan has produced nearly 11.8 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, marking a 12.2% increase compared to the same period last year. Despite the boost in output, the country is facing a growing problem with unpaid electricity bills, with total debt now reaching 4. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has a long-standing tradition of growing peaches — fragrant and juicy fruits cultivated for centuries in the fertile valleys of the Khatlon and Sughd provinces. While there are no large-scale industrial plantations, smallholder farms consistently produce reliable harvests each year. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first six months of this year, Tajikistan has boosted its agricultural exports by 17.5% compared to the same period last year, earning nearly US$34 million, according to figures released by the Ministry of Agriculture during a news conference in Dushanbe on July 24. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Hydrometeorology Agency (Hydromet) has issued a warning about heightened risks of glacier avalanches and deteriorating air quality in several regions of the country from July 25 to 28. asiaplustj.info »
On July 24, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan addressed representatives of both domestic and foreign media in a press conference following high-level talks between Tajikistan and Mongolia. The conference, as reported on the official website of the Tajik president, provided a platform to outline the key topics discussed during the meetings. asiaplustj.info »
In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral ties, Tajikistan and Mongolia signed a series of cooperation agreements following high-level talks between the two countries' leaders. The signing ceremony, held on January 24, was attended by Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, as reported by the Tajik president’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s deep groundwater reserves are not threatened by climate change, Ilhom Oymuhammadzoda, head of the Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan, stated at a news conference in Dushanbe on July 22. asiaplustj.info »
The acceleration of digital transformation and the expansion of high-speed internet access across Tajikistan, including remote and hard-to-reach areas, were discussed on July 22 during a meeting between the leadership of the Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of Tajikistan and representatives from the international Starlink system, which is part of the SpaceX asiaplustj.info »
The leadership of the state-owned railway company, Rohi Ohani Tojikiston (Tajik Railway), is currently conducting preliminary work on the electrification of the Vahdat-Pakhtaobod railway line, the Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim, announced at a news conference in Dushanbe on July 23. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Population, Jamoliddin Abdullozoda, revealed on July 23 that over the first six months of this year, 51 doctors left Tajikistan to work abroad. asiaplustj.info »
Significant deposits of rare-earth metals – niobium and tantalum – have been discovered in the Rasht Valley (eastern Tajikistan). This was announced to the news conference in Dushanbe by Ilhom Oymuhammadzoda, head of the Main Geology Directorate, on July 22. asiaplustj.info »
Climate change is becoming a serious threat to agriculture in Tajikistan, exacerbating the process of soil degradation. According to experts, nearly 70% of the country’s arable land is at risk of destruction , and about 10% of the population lives in areas where soil quality is deteriorating. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is seeing improvements in both the speed and affordability of its internet. As of now, the country no longer offers tariffs with speeds lower than 5 Mbps, Isfandiyor Sadullo, Head of the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, said at a news conference in Dushanbe on July 23. asiaplustj.info »
