Economics

Why Central Asia Needs Chinese Buses: A Report from the Yutong Factory

Today, Yutong is one of the main players in the market, having already delivered thousands of buses to the region: with adaptation to local conditions, service, and digital monitoring.

The export of Tajik electricity via the CASA-1000 line expected to begin next summer

This is promised by representatives of the company, the contractor for the Afghan section of this interregional power line.

Minister of labor: Tajikistan expands labor migration destinations

In 2024, Tajikistan established mutually beneficial partnerships in the field of labor migration with several countries, including South Korea, Japan, Kuwait, Belgium, Poland, Serbia,...

Barqi Tojik top manager confirms proposal to raise electricity rates

Barqi Tojik Company has confirmed that it has proposed an increase in electricity rates in Tajikistan. The Antimonopoly Agency was the first to report...

A major oil refinery begins operations in Tajikistan – For Now, in Test Mode

A major oil refinery, built in 2018 within the Danghara Free Economic Zone (FEZ Danghara), began operating in test mode at the end of...

Khujand International Airport was only 30% loaded in 2024

In 2024, Khujand International Airport served 799,200  passengers, SugdNEWS reports.  Compared to 2023, this figure reportedly decreased by 22% (by 226,300 passengers).  Approximately 395,000...

Construction of two new flyovers to start in Dushanbe this year

Construction of two new flyovers will begin in Dushanbe this year, city officials announced at a news conference in Dushanbe yesterday. According to them, one...

Tajikistan’s ministry of industry explains decline in fertilizer production

Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Azot (Tajikistan’s fertilizer plant – Asia-Plus), which is one of Tajikistan’s largest industrial enterprises has resumed operations after many years...

Tajikistan lowers the refinancing rate

The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) has lowered the refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points, from 9.00% to 8.75%. The decision was made during a...

How have land tax rates changed in Tajikistan?

Land tax rates in Tajikistan have increased significantly over the past decade—by more than 60%. This has led to additional costs for farmers and...

How U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies will affect Central Asia’s nations

The 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump, began signing executive orders in bulk immediately after his inauguration on January 20.  His decisions often impact not...

Tajikistan increases fruit exports but halves vegetable shipments last year

In 2024, Tajikistan's agricultural exports reached US$56.7 million, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the previous year. However, actual volumes may be higher, as some...
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