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.

ADB Vice-President to Visit Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Vice-President Yingming Yang on Wednesday will start a three-day official visit to Tajikistan – his first to the country. Mr....

Tajik telecom operators earn over US$105 million over the first quarter of this year

The telecommunications industry in Tajikistan has generated more than 1.1 billion somonis (more than US$105 million) in revenue over the first three months of...

Sanoatsodirotbonk expands international economic cooperation

Tajikistan’s industrial and export bank Sanoatsodirotbonk (Industry & Export Bank) is stepping up its international cooperation efforts, following a key bilateral meeting with the...

The dollar loses 1.1 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency over the past week

The dollar (USD) has lost 1.1 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS), over the past week.  The official exchange...

Tajikistan’s external debt decreases by US$87 million in three months

Tajikistan’s external debt has declined by US$87 million over the first quarter of 2025, reaching a total of US$3.1 billion as of April 1,...

Transport tax in Tajikistan rises sharply — vehicle inspection becomes more expensive

Starting May 18, 2025, new increased rates for the transport tax have come into effect in Tajikistan.  According to the Interior Ministry Traffic Police...

Potato harvest begins in Tajikistan amid 20% drop in sown area

The potato harvest for the new season has officially started in Tajikistan, with over 5,500 tons collected since May 16. Despite the promising start,...

Tajikistan asks Islamic financial institutions to step up support for major development projects

Tajikistan has called on the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and other Islamic financial institutions to expand their support for the country’s key infrastructure...

Why don’t banks in Dushanbe accept foreign currency with minor damage?

Tajik banks often refuse to exchange foreign currency banknotes that have the slightest damage — a problem raised by Asia-Plus readers.  In response, our...

Korean Government supports 18 million USD for the better capacity against climate change and for the modernization of agricultural sector

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Government of Tajikistan signed two Records of Discussion (RoD) in Dushanbe on May 16 to launch...
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