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Despite global economic turbulence, geopolitical tensions, and ongoing trade conflicts, Tajikistan’s economy reportedly continues to show strong momentum, with real GDP growth reaching 8.2% in the first nine months of 2025, according to official government data. The country’s GDP totaled 117. asiaplustj.info »
Consumer prices in Tajikistan rose by an average of 2.2% from September 2024 to September 2025, according to new data from the country’s Statistics Agency. The increase was primarily driven by higher prices for meat, vegetables, and cooking oils, while some fruits and dairy products became more affordable. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has begun drafting a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan — a landmark document that will shape the country’s long-term vision for environmental protection, sustainable resource management, and low-carbon development. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is bracing for a significant dust storm expected to impact several regions from October 31 to November 3, according to the country's Hydrometeorology Agency (Hydromet). The storm is forecast to affect areas including the Khatlon province, the districts subordinate to the center (RRP), and the capital city, Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
In a significant policy shift, Tajikistan has amended its law on military service, granting a full exemption from compulsory military duty to all school teachers for the duration of their professional careers. asiaplustj.info »
In a significant step toward strengthening regional water governance and enhancing investment prospects, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have officially launched a bilateral commission for the joint management of water resources. asiaplustj.info »
Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Ms. Tatyana Moskalkova, has visited a correctional facility in Tajikistan, where she met with Russian nationals serving prison sentences and assessed their conditions. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has emerged as one of the world’s most altruistic nations, ranking fourth globally in volunteerism, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan was among the participating countries at the first-ever Astana Art Fair, a major international contemporary art exhibition held from October 24 to 26 in the capital of Kazakhstan. Representing Tajikistan at the fair were art manager Nasiba Karimova and artist Bahrom Ismatov, whose works were exhibited under the theme “Roots of the Future. asiaplustj.info »
A large chunk of the Ismoil Somoni Glacier has broken off in the Tojikobod district of Tajikistan, according to the country’s Emergencies Committee . The incident reportedly occurred on October 25 at around 11:00 AM near the village of Safedobi. asiaplustj.info »
Fish farming production in Tajikistan reached 96. 7 million somonis from January to September 2025, marking an 8. 9% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The need for a unified standard in business education in Tajikistan has been a topic of discussion for some time. asiaplustj.info »
Turkish Ambassador to Tajikistan, Umut Acar, was a guest on the Asia-Plus radio station, where he discussed the development of Tajik-Turkish relations, cultural diplomacy, and a topic that concerns many Tajik citizens — the potential simplification of the visa regime between Turkey and Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan will hold its first national telecom industry awards ceremony, Telecom Awards Tajikistan 2025 , in December this year. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The average monthly salary of hired workers in Tajikistan reached 2,468 somonis in August 2025, marking an 8. 4% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's agriculture sector has posted significant growth over the first nine months of 2025, with a notable surge in cotton production and a downturn in silk output, according to official data released by the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan hosted the international forum “Bridge of Trust and Development” on October 25, bringing together high-level delegations from Tajikistan and Iran to deepen cooperation in the financial sector and explore joint initiatives in sustainable and Islamic finance. asiaplustj.info »
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan, organized a National Workshop on Countering Online Recruitment Fraud Targeting Labor Migrants at the Hilton Hotel in Dushanbe on October 22-23, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries has opened its first order pickup point (OPP) in the Pamirs Mountains, marking a milestone in expanding digital retail access in remote areas of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is set to construct its first fully hydropower data center in the Darvoz district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), marking a major leap forward in sustainable AI infrastructure in Central Asia, says press release issued by AI CONF 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan's national team continues to impress at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, having secured a total of 12 medals to date, including two gold, one silver, and nine bronze. The latest victories have propelled the country to 14th place in the overall medal standings, surpassing Jordan and Bahrain. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has officially launched Area AI, the world’s first Special Artificial Intelligence Zone, marking a major milestone in the country’s ambition to become a global hub for responsible AI innovation, says press release issued by Ai CONF 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has announced the launch of Project Soro, the country’s first large-scale initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its national education system. According to press release issued by Ai CONF 2025, the project, developed in collaboration with UNICEF and tech company zypl. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Iran, which aims to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports. asiaplustj.info »
Saimumin Yatimov, Chairman of the National Security Committee of Tajikistan (GKNB), held a meeting in Dushanbe with Yusuf Wafa, the Governor of Balkh Province in Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
Despite the recently passed law “On the Status of Teachers,” which is meant to raise the prestige of the profession and improve the working conditions of educators, teachers across the country are starting the school year not in classrooms, but in cotton fields. asiaplustj.info »
On October 22, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, and Iran's Minister of Energy, Abbas Aliabadi, held discussions on the upcoming meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the two countries. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has received a relatively low score of 55 points from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Council. The rating reflects an average of three key indicators: “stakeholder engagement,” “transparency,” and “results and impact,” according to a publication on the EITI website. asiaplustj.info »
Asia-Plus spoke with the CEO of Tajiktelecom Bakhrovar Abdusattorzoda about the details of the agreement and how it will affect the quality, cost, and availability of the internet, particularly in remote areas of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan has refuted reports that the suspect in a murder attempt on a Russian woman in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, is a Tajik citizen. The suspect, who was arrested in Tajikistan and handed over to Russian law enforcement, was earlier identified by some media outlets as having dual citizenship – Tajik and Russian. asiaplustj.info »
Starting October 1, Tajikistan has been rolling out a vaccination campaign for girls aged 10–14 against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer, one of the most common types of cancer among women. asiaplustj.info »
The European Union (EU) and Tajikistan held their 15th Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels on October 17, discussing progress and persistent challenges in key areas of human rights and the rule of law. 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 »
The Prosecutors General of Tajikistan and Russia, Habibullo Vohidzoda and Alexander Gutsan, have signed two major agreements in Dushanbe aimed at strengthening legal cooperation and ensuring the protection of labor migrants' rights. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has the lowest nominal GDP per capita among all post-Soviet countries, according to newly released data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With a GDP per capita of just $1,430, Tajikistan ranks 167th out of 195 countries and territories worldwide—positioned between Nepal and Uganda. asiaplustj.info »
The Prosecutor-General of Tajikistan, Habibullo Vohidzoda, met with his Kyrgyz counterpart, Maksat Asanaliyev, in Dushanbe to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and transnational organized crime. asiaplustj.info »
A high-level policy dialogue on preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) through food systems and multisectoral collaboration was held in Dushanbe on October 15-16, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is among the countries with the cheapest bread in the world, according to a recent ranking by the data portal Numbeo . However, bread in the country remains more expensive than in its regional neighbors. asiaplustj.info »
The cost of obtaining a power of attorney to use or manage a vehicle in Tajikistan has doubled following recent amendments to the country’s Law on State Duties. Approved by the government on May 29 and subsequently endorsed by parliament’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) on June 25, the new law was signed by President Emomali Rahmon on October 1. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan will host the 2026 session of the Agricultural Council for Europe and Central Asia, a key regional platform under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). In parallel, efforts will be accelerated to establish the House of Tajikistan at FAO headquarters, according to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Agriculture. asiaplustj.info »
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Tajikistan’s Ministry of Agriculture have signed a Technical Assistance Agreement aimed at accelerating the digitization of agriculture and empowering youth through innovation. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian media reports say Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Ali Madanizadeh, has underlined the growing momentum in economic and cultural cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan, calling it a foundation for sustainable regional development. 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 »
Multinational peacekeeping exercises under the banner “Indestructible Brotherhood 2025” will be held at the Fakhrobod training ground in Tajikistan’s Khatlon Province, starting October 20. The joint military drills involve service members from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states. asiaplustj.info »
At the Digital Tajikistan PLUS-Forum and the Dushanbe Invest 2025 exhibition, local tech company Service and Technology , a resident of the Dushanbe IT Park, introduced what is being hailed as a major leap forward in the country’s fintech sector: ST-Exchange , Tajikistan’s first national platform for trading and investing in digital assets. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has exceeded its domestic tax and mandatory payment collection target for the first nine months of 2025 by 14. 6%, according to the Tax Committee under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan signed 52 cooperation agreements totaling US$4. 1 billion during the Dushanbe Invest – 2025 International Investment Forum, according to Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest). asiaplustj.info »
The volume of transit shipments through Central Asian countries has surged by 70% over the past five years, reaching nearly 35 million tons. Tajikistan’s share of this total was around 0.4 million tons — just over 1%, according to data from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Indigo Tajikistan Closed Joint Stock Company (Tcell) have signed a US$30 million equivalent local currency financing agreement to modernize and expand mobile connectivity across Tajikistan, according to press release issued by the ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM). 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 »
