Tajkistan, Economy

11:32, june 6, 2011

EDB invests US$70 mln in Tajikistan’s economy, says Russian official

DUSHANBE, June 6, 2011, Asia-Plus -- All the CIS nations that will join the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC) Anti-crisis Fund may apply for its resources that now exceed 8 billion U.S.

18:42, june 4, 2011

Cotton seeds reportedly sprout on 195,000 hectares

DUSHANBE, June 4, 2011, Asia-Plus -- A cotton sowing campaign in Tajikistan has been completed by June 1 and farmers have planted cotton on 203,426 hectares instead of the originally planned

17:38, june 4, 2011

Possible participation of Switzerland in Tajikistan’s hydroelectricity project discussed in Bern

DUSHANBE, June 4, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to expansion of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Switzerland in the field of energy were discussed in Bern, Switzerland at a

08:57, june 3, 2011

Locust infestations reportedly affect 143,100 ha of lands in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, June 3, 2011, Asia-Plus -- To date, locust infestations have affect 143,100 hectares of lands in the country, Qiyomiddin Ghaniyev, head of the state unitary enterprise, Locust Control,

17:06, june 2, 2011

Tajik-Turkmen economic commission meets in Ashgabat next week

DUSHANBE, June 2, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The third meeting of the Tajik-Turkmen intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation will take place in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan from June 7-8.

15:47, june 2, 2011

Issue of construction of highway through Wakhan Corridor will be resolved soon, says Tajik diplomat

DUSHANBE, June 2, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Ambassador to Pakistan Zubaydllo Zubaydov considers that ground communication between Tajikistan and Pakistan via Afghan territory is absolutely

12:26, june 2, 2011

Coal production increasing in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, June 2, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Over the first five months of this year, Tajikistan has produced more than 31,483 tons of coals, which is 7,138 tons more than in the same period last

17:51, june 1, 2011

Russia reportedly restricts gasoline exports for several countries, including Tajikistan

Along with raising export duty on gasoline, Russian authorities have reportedly restricted gasoline exports in order to reduce gasoline shortages inside the country.

16:42, june 1, 2011

Tajikistan government, DDC review progress of the development agenda

DUSHANBE, June 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan National Development Council, chaired by President Emomali Rahmon, reviewed implementation of the country’s development objectives in a recent

13:57, june 1, 2011

Tethys Petroleum: Tajik exploration well finds oil

DUSHANBE, June 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tethys Petroleum Limited (Tethys) has issued a holding statement with regard to oil being encountered in its Tajik exploration well East Olimtoi EOL09 in

12:07, june 1, 2011

Tajikistan, Pakistan to boost economic cooperation

DUSHANBE, June 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to intensification of trade and economic cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan were a major topic of a meeting of Tajikistan Chamber

11:07, june 1, 2011

Average monthly wage in Tajikistan stands at nearly US$103

DUSHANBE, June 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- In Tajikistan, an average monthly wage rose 12 percent in a month to March 31, 2011, reaching some 472 somoni (equivalent to nearly US$103), according to

09:30, june 1, 2011

Czech company to ship equipment to Tajikistan for 5 small hydropower plants

DUSHANBE, June 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Czech company, Victoria Project, is expected to ship equipment for five small hydropower plants to Tajikistan until September this year.

17:17, may 31, 2011

Tajikistan offers hydroelectricity projects to consideration of Pakistan

Tajikistan has offered a number of hydroelectricity projects to the consideration of Pakistan.

12:24, may 31, 2011

Tajik, Pakistani entrepreneurs study cooperation priorities

DUSHANBE, May 31, 2011, Asia-Plus -- A Tajik-Pakistani business forum has opened at the Kokhi Vahdat State Complex in Dushanbe today.

12:14, may 31, 2011

Tajik specialists attend 3 rd meeting of Asia Solar Energy Forum in Bangkok

DUSHANBE, May 31, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajik specialists – representatives from the State Committee on Investments and State-owned Property Management and the Ministry of Energy and Industries

10:42, may 31, 2011

President visits Roghun site

Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Struan Stevenson is accompanying Tajik resident on his trip to the site for construction of the Roghun HPP.

09:19, may 31, 2011

Residents of Kulob and Danghara most incorrigible nonpayers, says Barqi Tojik

DUSHANBE, May 31, 2011, Asia-Plus -- In January-April 2011, residents of the city of Kulob and Danghara district in Khatlon province were the most incorrigible nonpayers in the country, Barqi Tojik

08:42, may 31, 2011

Tajik minister attends meeting of ICOLD executive committee in Lucerne

DUSHANBE, May 31, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Minister of Energy and Industries Gul Sherali is attending a meeting of the Executive Committee of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) that

15:15, may 30, 2011

Delegation of Pakistani entrepreneurs arrives in Tajikistan today

DUSHANBE, May 30, 2011, Asia-Plus -- A large delegation of Pakistani entrepreneurs, numbering some 100 people, is arriving in Dushanbe today.

09:45, may 30, 2011

Russia again increases tariffs on oil product exports for Tajikistan

Beginning on June 1, the export duty on one ton of gasoline will be 415.80 U.S. dollars.

16:32, may 27, 2011

Tajik air carriers not yet going to raise passenger fares

Tajik air carriers are not going to raise passenger fares in the near future despite rising fuel prices.

16:25, may 27, 2011

IMF concludes 2011 Article IV consultation and Fourth Review under the ECF arrangement with RT

DUSHANBE, May 27, 2011, Asia-Plus - Public Information Notice (PIN) released on May 25 notes that the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2011 Article IV

13:17, may 27, 2011

Tax committee concerned over increase in tax debts

DUSHANBE, May 27, 2011, Asia-Plus - The Tax Committee under the Government of Tajikistan is seriously concerned over increase in tax debts of some enterprises in the country.

12:20, may 27, 2011

Orienbonk lowers interest rate on local currency loans

DUSHANBE, May 27, 2011, Asia-Plus - Open joint-stock company (OJSC) Orienbonk, which is Tajikistan’s largest commercial bank, has lowered interest rate on the local currency loans from 34 to 30

11:37, may 27, 2011

International cotton prices fall

After seven consecutive months of increase, the international cotton prices fell last month.

10:05, may 27, 2011

Tajik minister attends annual CIS oil and gas summit in Paris

DUSHANBE, May 27, 2011, Asia-Plus - Tajik Minister of Energy and Industries Gul Sherali is attending the 11th annual CIS oil and gas summit in Paris that is concluding today, according to the

09:32, may 27, 2011

Shareholders elect members of supervisory board of OSJC NBO Roghun

DUSHANBE, May 27, 2011, Asia-Plus - The first general meeting of shareholders of open joint-stock company (OJSC), NBO Roghun, was held in Dushanbe on May 26.

16:56, may 26, 2011

OSCE organizes discussions on investment in hydropower in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, May 26, 2011, Asia-Plus -- More than 40 officials and experts on water energy discussed on May 24 better utilization of hydropower as a step forward in economic development during a

15:00, may 26, 2011