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As of January 1, 2025, the total debt for electricity consumption in Tajikistan—accumulated by households, industrial enterprises, and government institutions—owed to OJSC Distribution Electric Networks has reached 4. asiaplustj.info »
Filmmakers in Tajikistan have produced a documentary titled "The Birth of Innovation" , which explores the startup ecosystem of the country. The film provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of the startup industry, its key players, and its development prospects. asiaplustj.info »
Representatives of the OSCE will not be coming to monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections in Tajikistan. What does this mean for the electoral process? asiaplustj.info »
On February 12, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, met in Astana with the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Tajik MFA information department says that at the beginning of the meeting, the top Tajik diplomat conveyed warm wishes from the President of Tajikistan , Emomali Rahmon , to the President of Kazakhstan. asiaplustj.info »
Representatives of the United States of America have sent a letter to the Government of Tajikistan regarding the enforcement of sanctions against a number of Russian companies, Sulton Rahimzoda, the head of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest), told reporters in Dushanbe on February 11. According to him, the U.S. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Tajikistan established mutually beneficial partnerships in the field of labor migration with several countries, including South Korea, Japan, Kuwait, Belgium, Poland, Serbia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Latvia, Germany, and Singapore, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
A major oil refinery, built in 2018 within the Danghara Free Economic Zone (FEZ Danghara), began operating in test mode at the end of last year, Zavqi Zavqizoda, Tajikistan's Minister of Economic Development and Trade, told reporters in Dushanbe on February11. asiaplustj.info »
On the day of his inauguration, U. S. President Donald Trump signed an order suspending all American aid programs to foreign countries. He also called for the closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, around 28,400 people moved to Russia under the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots—the lowest figure in the past four years. Since 2017, fewer people participated in the program only in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Vyorstka reports , citing data from Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs. asiaplustj.info »
Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Azot (Tajikistan’s fertilizer plant – Asia-Plus), which is one of Tajikistan’s largest industrial enterprises has resumed operations after many years of standing idle. asiaplustj.info »
The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has lowered the refinancing rate by 0. 25 percentage points, from 9. 00% to 8. 75%. The decision was made during a meeting of the NBT’s Monetary Policy Committee held on February 6. asiaplustj.info »
Three individuals have been sentenced to varying prison terms for the knife attack on Saidmukarram Abdulqodirzoda, the head of Tajikistan’s Council of Ulema. Among them is the young man who carried out the attack—he has been sentenced to 26 years in prison. asiaplustj.info »
In response to the growing demand for labor, the SC Korean Vocational Training Center is launching educational courses to help Tajik citizens build successful careers in South Korea. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Tajikistan's agricultural exports reached US$56.7 million, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the previous year. However, actual volumes may be higher, as some shipments pass through the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member countries and are recorded in their trade statistics. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Amonatbonk, Tajikistan’s state savings bank, issued mortgage loans totaling 42 million somonis (US$3. 8 million), Amonatbonk Chairman Alijon Salimzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on February 7. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Tajikistan produced 4.351 million tons of cement, 104,000 tons less than in 2023, according to the country’s Ministry of Industry and New Technologies (MoINT). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is making remarkable strides in transforming its health system to ensure essential healthcare services are accessible to all citizens without causing financial hardship. asiaplustj.info »
On February 4, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Ismailis worldwide, passed away in Lisbon at the age of 89. We decided to recall the projects opened in Tajikistan thanks to him and how he helped ordinary people. asiaplustj.info »
The fourth meeting of the Tajikistan-Kuwait intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation took place in between Tajikistan and Kuwait took place in Kuwait on February 5. asiaplustj.info »
The cost of electricity tariffs in Tajikistan may increase during the current year. This was announced by the First Deputy Head of the Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan, Safarali Qurbonzoda, at a news conference on February 5. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has fulfilled its international obligations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement by submitting its first biennial report on greenhouse gas emissions accounting for the period 1990–2022. asiaplustj.info »
The Kaliningrad agricultural holding, DolgovGroup, has begun monthly deliveries of breeding cattle to Tajikistan. According to one of the company's owners, Alexander Dolgov, cattle exports to Tajikistan have been ongoing since October. asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday, February 5, the Supreme Court of Tajikistan issued verdicts in a high-profile case concerning an alleged attempt at a “state coup.” They are charged with state treason and seeking to seize political power in the country by force. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has jailed a veteran journalist for criticizing regional officials and another reporter faces 17 years in prison on undisclosed charges in a new clampdown on independent media in the country. asiaplustj.info »
The lack of assurance by the authorities of Tajikistan that international observers will be accredited has regrettably made it necessary to cancel the observation of the country’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, says press release issued the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on February 4. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Tajikistan experienced 639 natural disasters (including 557 classified as emergencies), resulting in the deaths of 17 people, Rajabali Rahmonali, the newly appointed head of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe today. asiaplustj.info »
As of November 2024, the average monthly nominal salary in Tajikistan was 2,628. 90 somonis (US$241), according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. This reportedly represents a 1. asiaplustj.info »
On January 30, Alif Tech (LLC "Alif Technology," Tajikistan) officially became a resident of IT Park—an innovation hub that brings together advanced technologies, talented teams, and progressive business solutions. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan, Zavqi Zavqizoda, heading an official delegation, met with the Director-General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Waleed Al-Bahar, in Kuwait on February 3. asiaplustj.info »
The average price per square meter of housing in Tajikistan as of December 2024 stood at US$705 (approximately 7,812 somonis), Nizom Mirzozoda , head of the Committee for Architecture and Construction under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 3 . In 2024 , 1. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is actively moving toward digital transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and e-commerce creating new opportunities for the economy, businesses, and society. A combination of efforts from local startups, international companies, and government initiatives is paving the way for sustainable development and the adoption of advanced technologies. asiaplustj.info »
Amphetamines have become the most widely used drug among Tajikistan’s youth, Zafar Samad, Director of the Drug Control Agency (DCA) under the President of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 3. asiaplustj.info »
Zafar Samad, Head of Tajikistan’s Drug Control Agency (DCA) under the President of Tajikistan, has confirmed the interception of 121 kg of methamphetamine smuggled through Tajikistan on transit trucks traveling from Afghanistan to China. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved Iran's proposal for visa-free entry of Iranian citizens into Tajikistan based on the principle of parity, says a statement released by the Tajik Foreign Ministry on January 31. asiaplustj.info »
An article published by CABAR.asia says that at the local level, saving glaciers is difficult since the primary cause is global greenhouse gas emissions, scientists say. Over the past 70 years, temperatures in the mountains of Tajikistan have risen by 1.5°C. asiaplustj.info »
The Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) International Bank of Tajikistan continues to expand its services, announcing the opening of a new banking service center (BSC) in Dushanbe. Now, accessing banking services is even easier and more convenient. asiaplustj.info »
February in Tajikistan is expected to be cool, especially in the mountainous and eastern regions, including the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), where frosts and temperature fluctuations are forecasted, according to the country’s Hydrometeorological Center (Hydromet). asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Tajikistan exported 268,300 tons of agricultural products worth US$226.7 million, Minister of Agriculture Qurbon Hakimzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on January 30. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has introduced drones in its fight against locusts, marking a significant step forward in pest control alongside traditional insecticide spraying methods. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, mobile service tariffs in Tajikistan increased once again, sparking public dissatisfaction. Many users believe that both the previous and current prices do not match the quality of services. asiaplustj.info »
Interagency consultations between Tajikistan and Russia on migration, employment, and education of Tajik citizens in Russia were held in Moscow on January 28-29, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
A significant step towards enhancing healthcare services for mothers and children was taken on January 29 2025, as KfW and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade signed a grant agreement amounting to ˆ10 million for the Mother and Child Health Project, Phase VI, says press release issued by KfW Development Bank. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Tajikistan significantly increased food imports, including wheat, rice, potatoes, fruits, dairy products, and meat, despite the growth of domestic production for many of these products. According to data from the Committee on Food Security under the Government of Tajikistan presented at a news conference in Dushanbe on January 29, wheat imports reached 1. asiaplustj.info »
In late February 2025, Tajikistan’s privately-owned air carrier, Somon Air, plans to sign an additional protocol to launch direct flights between Dushanbe and London. asiaplustj.info »
The main purpose of establishing the Road Fund is to extend the lifespan of the country's roads, Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, told reporters in Dushanbe on January 29. According to him, a significant amount of money—around 30 billion somonis—has already been spent on the construction, reconstruction, and modernization of roads across the country. asiaplustj.info »
A ceremony to present an international accreditation certificate confirming the high compliance of the Regional Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Safety Center with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards took place at IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria on January 23. asiaplustj.info »
Information about the Ikar gold-tungsten deposit in the Rushan district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) will be declassified after the completion of geological exploration and the clarification of mineral reserves, Ilhomjon Oimuhammadzoda, Head of the Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan, told reporters in Dushanbe o January 28 in response to a question asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz MP Zamirbek Mamasadykov has proposed a draft law aimed at combating extravagance during funerals, weddings, and other family events. Kloop says the document was submitted for public discussion on January 27. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is establishing a Road Fund to pay for the building and maintenance of the country’s road network. The Ministry of Transport (MoT) press center says President Emomali Rahmon signed the corresponding government decree on December 26, 2024. asiaplustj.info »
In December 2024, Tajikistan exported electricity worth over US$6. 4 million, marking an increase of nearly 53% compared to the previous month, according to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
