Economics

Tajikistan’s economy grew by 8% in the first quarter of 2026

The main drivers remain agriculture, industry, and construction.

Protection of depositors’ interests is our concern, – Deposit and Savings Insurance Fund of Tajikistan

The main task of the Fund is to protect the interests of depositors and strengthen public confidence in the country's banking system.

A two-way trade between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan last year valued at more than US$1.2 billion

The bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan rose 7.4 percent in a year to December 31, 2024, reaching over US$1.2 billion.  Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy...

Six steps to developing Islamic finance in Tajikistan

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) published a report titled “The Future of Islamic Finance in Central Asia”.  It states that by 2028, the region’s...

Prices for vegetables and fruits increased in Tajikistan despite production growth

Over the first four months of this year, Tajikistan has recorded a rise in prices for major groups of food products.  This is reported...

National Bank of Tajikistan denies reports of cryptocurrency exchange launch

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has officially denied recent reports circulating online about the launch of a cryptocurrency exchange in the country. In a...

FAO highlights need to protect bees in Tajikistan for sustainable agriculture

In 2024, Tajikistan produced 4,800 tons of honey—just 0.47 kg per capita—falling short of growing domestic demand.  The country’s president has called for stronger...

Water doesn’t reach the fields, and loans don’t reach the farmers: systemic crisis in Tajikistan’s agrarian sector

Tajikistan’s agrarian sector is facing a number of serious problems threatening the country’s food security and sustainable development.  In a statement delivered at a...

Tajikistan’s transport minister proposes digitizing transit documents for ECO member nations

Azim Ibrohim, the Minister of Transport of Tajikistan, has emphasized the need to digitize transit documents among the member nations of the Economic Cooperation...

Property taxes in Central Asian capitals: Who pays more?

The property tax systems in Central Asia's capitals differ significantly, making direct comparisons challenging.  However, a general overview of the tax burden on residential...

Tajikistan targets strategic partnerships with leading global AI companies

On May 26, Tajikistan’s Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Sherali Kabir, recently met with delegations from Presight AI (UAE) and Scale AI (USA)...

Tajikistan’s districts suffering the highest electricity losses amid collection shortfalls

Tajikistan experienced significant electricity losses in 2024, totaling 4.5 billion kilowatt-hours, or 20% of production.  Over the first quarter of 2025 alone, losses amounted...
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