What Role Do Migrant Remittances Play in the Development of Modern Tajikistan?

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

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...

Tajik authorities fine nearly 4 million somonis for electricity theft in one month

16:44, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus In May alone, authorities in Tajikistan imposed fines totaling 4 million somonis (approximately US$370,000) on dozens of individuals and businesses accused of illegally using or stealing electricity, according to the...

Sangtuda-1 HPP: agreement revised, Tajikistan and Russia lower tariffs, cancel debts

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...

Starting July 1, Tajikistan to impose 20% customs import duty on mobile phones

15:41, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus From July 1, 2025, all imports of mobile phones and smartphones into Tajikistan will be subject to a 20% customs duty, a change that analysts say could significantly impact both the market and consumer behavior. The...

China launches first direct capital flight to Tajikistan

Capital of Tajikistan: Dushanbe. /China Southern Airlines Capital of Tajikistan: Dushanbe. /China Southern Airlines China inaugurated its first direct air link between Beijing and Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe today, significantly enhancing...

China's investment in Central Asia surpasses $30 billion, signaling deepening economic ties

Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday that the country's cumulative investment in Central Asia has now exceeded 30 billion U.S. dollars. This milestone underscores China's growing economic engagement in the region, reflecting strategic...

Central Asia, China to Sign $17 Billion in Deals at Astana Business Council

ASTANA – Central Asian countries and China are set to sign more than 35 memorandums worth over $17 billion during the second meeting of the China-Central Asia Business Council in Astana on June 17, reported Kazinform. Photo credit: Global Times....

Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan Plan To Hold Joint Investment Forum

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, June 16. Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are gearing up to roll out the red carpet for a Tajik-Kyrgyz Investment Forum in the not-so-distant future, Trend reports, citing Tajikistan's State Committee on...

Xi calls on China, Tajikistan to increase bilateral trade, investment

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Tajikistan to expand the scale of bilateral trade and investment. Xi made the remarks during a meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the second China-Central...

Xi calls on China, Tajikistan to expand scale of bilateral trade, investment

ASTANA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Tajikistan to expand the scale of bilateral trade and investment. Xi made the remarks in a meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the...

Urgent: Xi calls on China, Tajikistan to expand scale of bilateral trade, investment

ASTANA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Tajikistan to expand the scale of bilateral trade and investment. Xi made the remarks in a meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the...

Beyond oil: India’s deep stakes in its relationship with Iran amid regional conflict

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...

China, Central Asia accelerate economic cooperation

Beijing (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- A report from People's Daily: Economic ties between China and Central Asian countries are gaining momentum. From record-high trade figures to deepening investment partnerships, the two sides are forging a new chapter...

Flash: Xi calls on China, Tajikistan to expand scale of bilateral trade, investment

Safer streets, stronger futures: Making road safety everyone’s business

As you get off work at 5pm, the thought of navigating traffic in a bustling city like Bangkok can feel unbearable. A quick check on your ride-hailing app shows that a motorbike taxi could cut the trip and fare in half. But there is a catch: you...

Dynamic economic partnership deepening

Consumers select products from Central Asian countries at a special sales center in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Oct 26, 2024. FENG KAIHUA/XINHUA China and Central Asian countries have ample room to deepen economic and trade ties by...

Central Asia’s new economic, political strategy

Central Asia — encompassing the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — was among the world’s most troubled regions in the years immediately following the breakup of the Soviet Union. To this...

Chairman of State Investments Committee to head Tajikistan’s delegation at SPIEF

DUSHANBE, June 16. /TASS/. Sulton Rahimzoda, the Chairman of the State Committee on Investments and State Property Management, will head the delegation of the country at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to be held from June 18 to...

The Latest: No letup as Israel and Iran trade strikes for a fourth day

Here's the latest: ___ Airports are closed across the Mideast, stranding tens of thousands “The domino effect here is massive,” said retired pilot and aviation safety expert John Cox, who said the disruptions will have a huge price tag. “You’ve...