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Tajikistan’s Pharmaceutical Sector Remains Heavily Dependent on Imports
Times of Central Asia
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June 19, 2025
Despite possessing vast reserves of medicinal plants, Tajikistan’s pharmaceutical industry remains heavily reliant on imports. Experts are increasingly questioning why the sector has been reduced to a basic “buy-and-sell” model and what is...
China to further enhance trade ties with Central Asia: commerce ministry
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, June 19 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce said Thursday that the country will further deepen its trade ties with Central Asia and promote bilateral cooperation on industrial and supply chains. During the just-concluded second...
Tajikistan Introduces 20% Duty on Imported Mobile Phones
Times of Central Asia
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June 18, 2025
Starting July 1, 2025, Tajikistan will impose a 20% customs duty on all imported mobile phones, including both feature phones and smartphones. This marks a significant policy shift, as such devices were previously exempt from import duties. Policy...
Tajikistan And China Sign Economic Cooperation Program Through 2030
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, June 17. Tajikistan and China have signed a Program of Trade and Economic Cooperation through 2030, Trend reports via the presidential administration of Tajikistan. The agreement was signed...
Xinjiang reports steady foreign trade growth from January-May
Xinhua News Agency
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URUMQI, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region saw its foreign trade expand 22.9 percent to a total of 227.67 billion yuan (about 31.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first five months of 2025, according to data from...
Russia to Gradually Cancel Tajikistan’s $300 Million Energy Debt
Times of Central Asia
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June 18, 2025
Russia and Tajikistan have signed an agreement to gradually write off Tajikistan’s $300 million debt related to electricity supplied by the jointly operated Sangtuda-1 Hydropower Plant. The arrangement was confirmed by a protocol approved by the...
UAE Ranked 5th in Global Competitiveness Ranking; Cabinet Reviews $1.4tn Trade Success
Gulf Insider
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June 18, 2025
The UAE has ranked in fifth place in a global competitiveness ranking, outperforming major economies including the US, Sweden, and Germany. The achievement was reviewed at a meeting of the UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al...
Infographic: Trade, Economic and Investment Cooperation Between Central Asian Countries and China
Review
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June 17, 2025
Trade and Economic Cooperation Between Central Asia and China Between 2017 and 2024, trade turnover between the Central Asian countries and China increased 2.5 times and reached $60.7 billion. Exports rose 1.9 times to $27.1 billion, while imports...
Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Tehran, Tel Aviv trade strikes on fifth day of conflict
Pakistan Today
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June 17, 2025
US ramps up military deployment with more fighter aircraft and other warplanes to Middle East to bolstering its forces in the region Iran launches new wave of fierce attacks hitting major centre of Israeli spy agency Mossad US lawmaker Thomas...
Dushanbe police offer a 500,000 somoni reward in 12-year-old case of missing Aralov sisters
Asia Plus
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11:21, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus In a renewed effort to solve one of Tajikistan’s most haunting missing persons cases, the Dushanbe Police Department has announced a 500,000 somoni reward (approximately US$45,000) for credible information about the...
Tajik, Chinese leaders meet in Astana, sign new agreements to deepen strategic partnership
Asia Plus
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15:11, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus President Emomali Rahmon and President Xi Jinping have discussed trade, investment, security, and technological cooperation during second “Central Asia–China” Summit On June 17, 2025, President of Tajikistan Emomali...
Tajikistan’s industrial boom masks deeper economic concerns
Asia Plus
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14:22, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan’s official statistics paint an impressive picture of industrial growth. But behind the glowing numbers lies a troubling reality: the country's economy remains overwhelmingly dependent on raw material...
Beyond oil: India’s deep stakes in its relationship with Iran amid regional conflict
The Hindu Business Line
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June 19, 2025
Israel’s attack on Iran, probably with tacit support from the US, should be a reason for India to worry as its Islamic neighbour has been a long-standing diplomatic and economic partner. Iran is important to India for multiple reasons, including...
Central Asia–China Summit yields new agreements on trade, connectivity, and culture
Daryo
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June 18, 2025
Leaders of Central Asian countries and China signed a series of multilateral agreements during the Second Central Asia–China Summit, marking a step forward in regional cooperation across trade, infrastructure, and cultural ties. Source:...
Tajikistan Plans To Participate In IUCN World Conservation Congress (Exclusive)
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. Tajikistan plans to participate in the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) World Conservation Congress, Dr. Grethel Aguilar, Director General of IUCN, told Trend . "As an...
Youth-driven innovation transforms rural economy
China Daily Global
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On a crisp spring morning, Wang Bing navigated frost-rimmed paths toward her office at the government building of Tashikurgan Tajik autonomous county in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a windswept frontier perched 4,000 meters...
Chinese President Xi Jinping signs treaty with Central Asia to boost economic ties
The Print
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June 17, 2025
Beijing: China President Xi Jinping signed a treaty to elevate ties with Central Asian nations on Tuesday, as Beijing looks to further deepen cooperation on trade, energy and infrastructure with the resource-rich region. Since Russia’s invasion of...
What Role Do Migrant Remittances Play in the Development of Modern Tajikistan?
Asia Plus
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June 16 marks the International Day of Family Remittances. For modern Tajikistan and its citizens, migration and earnings abroad play a crucial role in the country’s development and in sustaining household livelihoods. Tajikistan is one of the...
First direct flight connects Dushanbe and Beijing
Asia Plus
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10:19, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The capitals of Tajikistan and China are now linked by a direct passenger air route for the first time, following the launch of a new service by China Southern Airlines. The inaugural flight on this historic route was...
Sangtuda-1 HPP: agreement revised, Tajikistan and Russia lower tariffs, cancel debts
Asia Plus
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10:52, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan and Russia have signed a revised protocol to the agreement on cooperation in operating the Sangtuda-1 hydropower plant (HPP), significantly reducing electricity tariffs and annulling accumulated debt. The...