Tajkistan, Economy

09:53, february 13, 2013

Construction of metallurgical plant in Hisor nears completion

The construction of a metallurgical plant in the Hisor district, some 26 kilometers to the west of Dushanbe, is reportedly nearing completion.

17:17, february 12, 2013

EDB considers opportunity to participate in construction of cement plant in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2013, Asia-Plus - The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the Kazakh-Tajik Direct Investment Fund (KTDIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding and interaction.

15:27, february 12, 2013

EDB expected to provide preferential loan to Tajikistan to support significant projects

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2013, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday February 12, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon received visiting Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Igor

11:30, february 12, 2013

Central Asia discusses interim assessment of Rogun project

Discussion is taking place at World Bank’s Office in Almaty The third session on share of information and discussion of the results of evaluation of the proposed Rogun HPP project with civil

11:07, february 12, 2013

“TajikAir” takes helicopters arrested in Afghanistan back

Two TajikAir’s Mi-8 helicopters, which were arrested in Afghanistan many months ago, have been returned back to Tajikistan.

12:50, february 11, 2013

Plastic production is growing in Tajikistan

Dushanbe. 11 february. “Asia-Пlus” - The volume of the plastic productions is increasing in Tajikistan.

10:39, february 8, 2013

Tajik-Russian economic commission expected to consider 20 issues

DUSHANBE, February 8, Asia-Plus -- Some 20 issues have been tabled to the agenda of the 12th meeting of the Tajik-Russian commission for trade and economic cooperation that will take place

10:24, february 8, 2013

CAREC reviews transport and trade facilitation strategy

DUSHANBE, February 8, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has initiated a mid-term review of the 10-year Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Transport and Trade

10:10, february 8, 2013

Duty-free Russian oil product deliveries to Tajikistan may start in a month

DUSHANBE, February 8, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A government-to-government agreement between Tajikistan on the duty-free delivery of Russian oil products to Tajikistan that was signed n Moscow on

16:33, february 7, 2013

World Bank launches project for improvement in Tajikistan’s tax administration

DUSHANBE, February 7, 2013, Asia-Plus – The official launch of the World Bank financed Tajikistan Tax Administration Reform Project took place in Dushanbe on February 7 with participation of the

15:10, february 7, 2013

The issue of Uzbek gas shipments to Tajikistan has not yet been solved

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is still continuing negotiations with Uzbekistan on natural gas shipments for this year.

10:50, february 7, 2013

Tajikistan, Russia sign agreement on duty-free Russian oil product deliveries to Tajikistan

The document was inked by Tajik Minister of Energy and Industries Gul Sherali and Russian Minister of Energy Alexander Novak.

11:08, february 6, 2013

Skills shortage epidemic threatens business growth prospects

Businesses around the world are reporting a skills shortage epidemic that is weighing on growth prospects, according to new research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR).

10:55, february 6, 2013

Drilling of wildcat well at the Sariqamish field nears completion

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The work on drilling the Sharinav-1P wildcat well at the Sariqamish field, Shahrinav district in central Tajikistan, 36 kilometers

10:27, february 6, 2013

Further rise in electricity rates may become critical for TALCO

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Further rise in electricity rates may become critical for the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO), Igor Sattarov, a spokesman for TALCO, announced at a

09:57, february 6, 2013

Reduction in aluminum production reportedly results from falling international aluminum prices

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A considerable reduction in aluminum production in Tajikistan has reportedly resulted mainly from the falling international aluminum prices.

09:56, february 6, 2013

Reduction in aluminum production reportedly results from falling international aluminum prices

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A considerable reduction in aluminum production in Tajikistan has reportedly resulted mainly from the falling international aluminum prices.

15:46, february 5, 2013

World Bank continues supporting food security in rural Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 5, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A grant agreement to finance the Second Tajikistan Public Employment for Sustainable Agriculture and Water Resources Management Project

14:17, february 5, 2013

IMF Executive Board reports on the quota formula review

DUSHANBE, February 5, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on January 30 submitted its report on the outcome of the quota formula review to the

14:34, february 4, 2013

Russian delegation expected to arrive in Dushanbe on February 11

DUSHANBE, February 4, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Russian First Vice-Premier, Igor Shuvalov, heading Russian government delegation, is expected to arrive in Dushanbe on the night of February 11, a

13:58, february 4, 2013

Introduction of one- and two-diram coins into circulation illogical, says MP

DUSHANBE, February 4, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Introduction of one- and two-diram coins into circulation is an illogical decision, Ismoil Talbakov, a deputy of Tajikistan’s lower house

11:22, february 4, 2013

Tajik energy minister, German ambassador discuss construction of SPPs in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 4, 2013, Asia-Plus – On Saturday February 2, Minister of Energy and Industries Gul Sherali met with German Ambassador to Tajikistan Doris Hertrampf.

08:56, february 4, 2013

Tajikistan expected to become WTO full member next month

Tajikistan informed the World Trade Organization on January 31, 2102 that it had ratified its accession package.

11:40, february 1, 2013

Barqi Tojik will not initiate further rise in electricity prices this year

DUSHANBE, February 1, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Barqi Tojik (Tajik state-owned utility responsible for generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity) is not going to initiate further

10:48, february 1, 2013

Tajik central bank introduces new coins into circulation

DUSHANBE, February 1, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has introduced the coins in two denominations 1 diram and 2 diram into circulation.

18:02, january 31, 2013

Newly-appointed AKDN resident representative begins his mission in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 31, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has announced that Mr.

17:54, january 31, 2013

Rogun Dam: Power for the region

The construction of the Rogun dam has long been a hot topic in the region.

15:41, january 31, 2013

Tajikistan, China to boost cooperation in the sphere of finance and banking

DUSHANBE, January 31, 2013, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday January 30, Tajik Minister of Finance Safarali Najmiddinov received China’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Fan Xianrong, according to the

14:55, january 31, 2013

Tajik tax officials warn to seize Sangtudinskaya GES-1’s ban accounts over tax debts

Tajik tax officials warn to seize bank accounts of open joint stock company (OJSC) Sangtudinskaya GES-1 over tax debts.

10:24, january 31, 2013

Tajkistan, Economy

Construction of metallurgical plant in Hisor nears completion

The construction of a metallurgical plant in the Hisor district, some 26 kilometers to the west of Dushanbe, is reportedly nearing completion.

EDB considers opportunity to participate in construction of cement plant in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2013, Asia-Plus - The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the Kazakh-Tajik Direct Investment Fund (KTDIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding and interaction.

EDB expected to provide preferential loan to Tajikistan to support significant projects

DUSHANBE, February 12, 2013, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday February 12, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon received visiting Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Igor

Central Asia discusses interim assessment of Rogun project

Discussion is taking place at World Bank’s Office in Almaty The third session on share of information and discussion of the results of evaluation of the proposed Rogun HPP project with civil

“TajikAir” takes helicopters arrested in Afghanistan back

Two TajikAir’s Mi-8 helicopters, which were arrested in Afghanistan many months ago, have been returned back to Tajikistan.

Plastic production is growing in Tajikistan

Dushanbe. 11 february. “Asia-Пlus” - The volume of the plastic productions is increasing in Tajikistan.

Tajik-Russian economic commission expected to consider 20 issues

DUSHANBE, February 8, Asia-Plus -- Some 20 issues have been tabled to the agenda of the 12th meeting of the Tajik-Russian commission for trade and economic cooperation that will take place

CAREC reviews transport and trade facilitation strategy

DUSHANBE, February 8, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has initiated a mid-term review of the 10-year Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Transport and Trade

Duty-free Russian oil product deliveries to Tajikistan may start in a month

DUSHANBE, February 8, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A government-to-government agreement between Tajikistan on the duty-free delivery of Russian oil products to Tajikistan that was signed n Moscow on

World Bank launches project for improvement in Tajikistan’s tax administration

DUSHANBE, February 7, 2013, Asia-Plus – The official launch of the World Bank financed Tajikistan Tax Administration Reform Project took place in Dushanbe on February 7 with participation of the

The issue of Uzbek gas shipments to Tajikistan has not yet been solved

DUSHANBE, February 7, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is still continuing negotiations with Uzbekistan on natural gas shipments for this year.

Tajikistan, Russia sign agreement on duty-free Russian oil product deliveries to Tajikistan

The document was inked by Tajik Minister of Energy and Industries Gul Sherali and Russian Minister of Energy Alexander Novak.

Skills shortage epidemic threatens business growth prospects

Businesses around the world are reporting a skills shortage epidemic that is weighing on growth prospects, according to new research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR).

Drilling of wildcat well at the Sariqamish field nears completion

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The work on drilling the Sharinav-1P wildcat well at the Sariqamish field, Shahrinav district in central Tajikistan, 36 kilometers

Further rise in electricity rates may become critical for TALCO

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Further rise in electricity rates may become critical for the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO), Igor Sattarov, a spokesman for TALCO, announced at a

Reduction in aluminum production reportedly results from falling international aluminum prices

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A considerable reduction in aluminum production in Tajikistan has reportedly resulted mainly from the falling international aluminum prices.

Reduction in aluminum production reportedly results from falling international aluminum prices

DUSHANBE, February 6, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A considerable reduction in aluminum production in Tajikistan has reportedly resulted mainly from the falling international aluminum prices.

World Bank continues supporting food security in rural Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 5, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A grant agreement to finance the Second Tajikistan Public Employment for Sustainable Agriculture and Water Resources Management Project

IMF Executive Board reports on the quota formula review

DUSHANBE, February 5, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on January 30 submitted its report on the outcome of the quota formula review to the

Russian delegation expected to arrive in Dushanbe on February 11

DUSHANBE, February 4, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Russian First Vice-Premier, Igor Shuvalov, heading Russian government delegation, is expected to arrive in Dushanbe on the night of February 11, a

Introduction of one- and two-diram coins into circulation illogical, says MP

DUSHANBE, February 4, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Introduction of one- and two-diram coins into circulation is an illogical decision, Ismoil Talbakov, a deputy of Tajikistan’s lower house

Tajik energy minister, German ambassador discuss construction of SPPs in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, February 4, 2013, Asia-Plus – On Saturday February 2, Minister of Energy and Industries Gul Sherali met with German Ambassador to Tajikistan Doris Hertrampf.

Tajikistan expected to become WTO full member next month

Tajikistan informed the World Trade Organization on January 31, 2102 that it had ratified its accession package.

Barqi Tojik will not initiate further rise in electricity prices this year

DUSHANBE, February 1, 2013, Asia-Plus -- Barqi Tojik (Tajik state-owned utility responsible for generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity) is not going to initiate further

Tajik central bank introduces new coins into circulation

DUSHANBE, February 1, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has introduced the coins in two denominations 1 diram and 2 diram into circulation.

Newly-appointed AKDN resident representative begins his mission in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 31, 2013, Asia-Plus -- The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has announced that Mr.

Rogun Dam: Power for the region

The construction of the Rogun dam has long been a hot topic in the region.

Tajikistan, China to boost cooperation in the sphere of finance and banking

DUSHANBE, January 31, 2013, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday January 30, Tajik Minister of Finance Safarali Najmiddinov received China’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Fan Xianrong, according to the

Tajik tax officials warn to seize Sangtudinskaya GES-1’s ban accounts over tax debts

Tajik tax officials warn to seize bank accounts of open joint stock company (OJSC) Sangtudinskaya GES-1 over tax debts.

German researchers deny report by Uzbek news agency as baseless

German experts say they have not made any statement regarding hydroelectricity projects in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.