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Tajikistan claimed first place among Central Asia’s countries in the 2024 Energy Transition Index, an annual report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The country is ranked 71st among 120 countries with an Energy Transition Index (ETI) of 53. asiaplustj.info »
Bus service between the Tajik northern city of Khujand and the Russian city of Novosibirsk has been reinstated after being suspended due to the pandemic. Tajik and Russian entrepreneurs have reportedly collaborated to restore the route. asiaplustj.info »
US media reports say firefighters are in a critical stage of their six-day battle against deadly Los Angeles wildfires. CNN reported today that crews report progress across the county, but officials say the fire threat will remain “very high” as dangerous Santa Ana winds return early this week. asiaplustj.info »
The Interior Ministry Criminal Investigation Department has announced a reward of 200,000 somonis for credible information that aids in solving two murders in Vahdat Township. The Telegram channel "Akhbori VKD" (Interior Ministry News) reports that the first crime occurred on the night of December 6–7, 2024. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, France and Tajikistan outlined new pathways for the development of bilateral relations. The partnership between the two countries will continue in 2025 in the areas of education, culture, and economics. asiaplustj.info »
The fate of a retiree in Tajikistan is, to put it mildly, unenviable: as of early 2024, the average pension in the country amounted to just about 371 somonis (US$35), the lowest pension among post-Soviet countries. asiaplustj.info »
The total number of crimes committed by foreigners in Russia last year decreased by 0. 9%, TASS reports , citing the Main Directorate for Migration Issues at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. asiaplustj.info »
The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has updated the list of social media accounts, websites, and books identified as promoting extremist, terrorist, and fanatical ideas, Fergana reports , noting that the materials included in the list are banned from importation, production, distribution, and display within the country. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is placed last among Central Asian countries in the 2024 E-Government Development Index (EGDI) published by the United Nations. Globally, the country with a total score of 0. 56 is ranked 123rd out of 193 nations. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, has criticized the quality of work on the rehabilitation of certain sections of the Qalaikhumb–Vanj road, part of the international highway linking Dushanbe to Kulma Pass on the Tajik-Chinese border in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO). asiaplustj.info »
A recently released International Monetary Fund (IMF) report suggests that Tajikistan’s economy is flying high. In its Tajikistan: First Review under the Policy Coordination Instrument, published on January 6, the IMF gives the Central Asian nation a favorable outlook. asiaplustj.info »
The Sanitary Oversight Service of the Ministry of health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSPP) has temporarily suspended the operations of 651 facilities over the past year due to violations of sanitary and hygiene standards. asiaplustj.info »
With the support of the European Union (EU) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ Tajikistan is launching a new campaign as part of the Building a System of Integrated Primary Healthcare in Tajikistan (BaSIC) project aimed at raising awareness about HIV and tuberculosis (TB), says press release issued by GIZ Tajikistan on January 9. asiaplustj.info »
To regulate the harvesting of medicinal plants and encourage their domestic processing, the Government of Tajikistan has approved quotas for two valuable plant species — ferula and licorice. The decree was signed by President Emomali Rahmon, who is also Head of the Government. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian media reports say Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the upcoming official visit of President Masoud Pezeshkian to Tajikistan is a good opportunity for further expansion of Tehran-Dushanbe relations. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s national carrier, Tajik Air has announced new air routes connecting Dushanbe with the city of Kulob in Khatlon province and the city of Panjakent in Sughd province. According to Tajik Air, flights from Dushanbe to Kulob will be operated three times a week: on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday January 8, the prime ministers of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan held a trilateral meeting to discuss state border issues, the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers says . The meeting reportedly took place at the junction of the three countries' borders: Batken Region (Kyrgyzstan), Fergana Region (Uzbekistan), and Sughd Province (Tajikistan). asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, over 80,000 migrants were deported from Russia for violating migration regulations, TASS reports , citing sources in the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP). The deportations were ordered by the courts. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan ranks last among CIS countries in housing availability as of 2023, according to data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan and the CIS Statistical Committee. Despite significant growth in Tajikistan’s total housing stock over the past decades, access to housing for most citizens remains low. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor has set quotas for attracting foreign labor in 2025. Zakon. kz says the quotas are: 0. 2% of the workforce for employer permits issued by local authorities; and 3. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is ranked 72nd in the updated Global Passport Power Rank 2025, dropping one position compared to the previous year. The Tajik passport, scoring 73 points, allows its holders to visit 27 countries visa-free and obtain a visa on arrival in 46 countries. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan was the Eurasian nation with the most deportees in 2024 at 572, a more than six-fold increase over 2023’s total of 88, Eurasianet reported on January 6, citing U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s FY 2024 Annual Report. asiaplustj.info »
Fifteen years ago, on January 6, 2010, Tajikistan launched a massive sale of shares to fund the construction of the Roghun hydropower plant. The sale of Roghun shares has reportedly earned the government a total of 890 million somonis. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan (MoT) says construction of a light metro in Dushanbe is scheduled to start this year. "Preparations for the feasibility study are expected to be completed by April–May 2025, and detailed planning for the metro construction will begin as early as June–July," the MoT’s official website reports . asiaplustj.info »
Unable to find work at home, millions of Central Asians have traveled to Russia over the years in search of better employment opportunities. asiaplustj.info »
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Prices for gold bars produced by the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) are continuing to rise. The price of measured gold bars from the NBT reportedly rose 25.8% in 2024. An official source within Tajikistan’s financial regulator says the price hike has resulted from increasing international gold prices. asiaplustj.info »
How can the younger generation be prepared for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates all aspects of life? Tajikistan seems to have found an answer. Lessons in AI are being introduced into school curricula through an initiative by the Council on Artificial Intelligence under the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies. asiaplustj.info »
On January 2, a rockfall occurred on the Dushanbe-Chanak highway near the village of Takfon in the Ayni district of Sughd province, damaging several vehicles. According to an Instagram user who informed Asia-Plus , several cars were damaged, but fortunately, their drivers and passengers were unharmed. Moreover, they personally cleared the road of stones. asiaplustj.info »
On December 30, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the United States of America, Joseph Biden, which reads: "Your Excellency, We are saddened by the news of the demise of former President of the United States of America James Earl Carter. asiaplustj.info »
As of January 1 this year, the export rental rate has been set at 4. 0%, according to a letter from the Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan addressed to territorial tax authorities and taxpayers. asiaplustj.info »
According to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), the Tajik national currency, the somoni, strengthened against several major currencies in 2024: 0. 2% against the US dollar, 5. 9% against the euro, 3. asiaplustj.info »
The Mayor of Dushanbe, Rustam Emomali, has emphasized the need to account for the city's growing population to attract more domestic and foreign investment, particularly grants for the reconstruction and construction of outdated networks, roads, water and sewage infrastructure, power supply, and the building of new modern substations. asiaplustj.info »
The partnership between the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the European Union (EU) will promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Afghanistan, reducing dependence on humanitarian aid, says press release issued by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). asiaplustj.info »
Analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have identified key external risks for Tajikistan's economy for 2025–2027. Key risks If the slow growth of advanced economies and the long-term GDP slowdown in China lead to a more significant drop in commodity prices than expected, Tajikistan may face reduced export revenues. asiaplustj.info »
In his address to a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament, President Emomali Rahmon stated on December 28 that inflation in 2024 stood at 3. 6%, the lowest rate since the country’s independence. asiaplustj.info »
In the latest Global Economic Forum ranking on road quality, Tajikistan ranked 44th among 165 countries worldwide, President Emomali Rahmon announced on December 28 in his address to Parliament. He noted that the country improved its position by six places compared to the previous ranking. asiaplustj.info »
The Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan has updated the mobile app "Andozi Man" ("My Taxes"). The app aims to simplify the state registration process for individual entrepreneurs and reduce human influence in administrative procedures. asiaplustj.info »
The Second Western District Military Court in Moscow has sentenced Alisher Ismatzoda, a coach of Moscow and Russia's youth freestyle wrestling team, to nine years in prison after finding him guilty of financing the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group, TASS reports . asiaplustj.info »
In Dushanbe’s Shohmansour district, a woman and her three children were poisoned by carbon monoxide, the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan reports . All four were hospitalized at Central Medical Hospital No. asiaplustj.info »
There were at least two natives of Tajikistan having Russian citizenship on board the Azerbaijan plane that crashed upon landing near the airport of the Kazakh city of Aktau Wednesday morning. One of them – Zinatullo Sadulloyev – was killed in the crash, while another one – Subhonqul Rahimov – survived the plane crash. asiaplustj.info »
Rustam Azizi, a Tajik expert in countering violent extremism, believes that there is no clear and consistent strategy on the international stage to counter terrorism. Events in Syria have reportedly drawn global attention, sparking shock, emotional debates, and mixed analysis. However, some key lessons have become evident. asiaplustj.info »
Russia expects that military contingents from CIS countries will be able to take part in the Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during an informal CIS summit at the Igora ski resort in Leningrad oblast, RIA Novosti reports. asiaplustj.info »
The first group of Tajik citizens will depart for South Korea in the first quarter of 2025 to work as welders, according to Tajikistan's Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population (MoEMEP). asiaplustj.info »
President Emomali Rahmon has extended condolences to his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev over the tragic plane crash on Wednesday. In a message on December 25, Emomali Rahmon expressed condolences to President Ilham Aliyev and people of Azerbaijan over the death of a number of Azerbaijani citizens in the plan crash in Kazakhstan. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say the Embraer 190 jet crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people, after diverting from an area of Russia that Moscow has recently defended against Ukrainian drone attacks. asiaplustj.info »
Some time ago, President Emomali Rahmon instructed relevant agencies to approve and adhere to a schedule for electricity supply to the population. Last month, he signed a decree obliging the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources and other agencies responsible for power supply to “organize and regulate the electricity supply schedule for the population. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has approved regulations governing the import and sale of military and special uniforms for law enforcement and security agencies. According to a document published on the Ministry of Justice's legal information portal, such products will be imported by the Agency for Special Property Supply under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Over the past four years, 825 Tajik citizens have been detained in the United States, and 88 of them deported, according to a report released by the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on December 20. asiaplustj.info »
The inflation rate in Tajikistan for the first eleven months of this year was 3. 4%, according to Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan. Specifically, foodstuffs rose in cost by 2. asiaplustj.info »
