Hydropower & Renewables: Tajikistan is using only a small slice of its hydropower potential, with hydropower still powering about 98% of electricity generation, while major solar and wind resources remain largely undeveloped. Digital Economy Push: Construction has started on a $100m IT Hub Dushanbe complex, including an IT school, IT park, business center and a regional AI center—aimed at scaling digital infrastructure and attracting tech firms. Business Connectivity: Megafon Tajikistan says it now offers fixed broadband for business customers across almost the whole country, with rapid last-mile deployment and speeds up to 500 Mbps. Energy & Investment Planning: The State Committee on Investment and State Property Management highlights the gap between renewable potential and investment needed to fully develop it. Regional Water Security: Central Asia launched the GEF-backed CAWLN Water–Land Nexus program to tackle shrinking rivers and land degradation across five countries, including Tajikistan. Climate Finance: Tajikistan will host the 45th Green Climate Fund board meeting in Dushanbe (June 25–July 2), positioning the country to draw more green investment. Trade & Telecom Upgrades: The EBRD is advancing plans to modernize Tajikistan’s telecom network (about $43m) and discuss a border logistics hub with Uzbekistan. Critical Minerals Diplomacy: The U.S. opened a new C5+1 critical minerals dialogue round in Astana, signaling renewed focus on Central Asia’s supply chains. Geopolitics Watch: Russia urged quick resolution of Armenia’s EU path versus its post-Soviet military and economic commitments, underscoring shifting regional alignments.