Tajikistan signs agreements for construction of solar power plants with a total capacity of 2 GW

14:40, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus During the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources signed several key agreements with various companies, aimed at improving the country’s energy...

26 new Biosphere Reserves: UNESCO’s continues unprecedented expansion of its global network

This week, UNESCO gathered more than 2,000 international experts, public decision-makers, civil society, Indigenous representatives and youth for the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves in Hangzhou, China, to take stock of the achievements of...

Divided by roads: how car-centric planning is undermining Dushanbe

15:45, todayAuthor: Timur Idrisov for Asia-Plus Despite repeated media coverage of Dushanbe’s growing traffic congestion, little has changed. But the issue goes far beyond traffic jams—it reflects a deeper urban planning crisis rooted in...

Iran and Tajikistan strengthen ties for a sustainable future, says Iranian minister

14:04, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Iranian media reports say Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Ali Madanizadeh, has underlined the growing momentum in economic and cultural cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan, calling it a foundation...

Tajik Students Win Award in Los Angeles for Music Video Honoring Jalaluddin Rumi

The music video Nai Noumie by Jalaluddin Rumi, directed by Ilyas Daudi, won first place in the “Best Music Video” category at the Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood. The project was selected from among hundreds of international submissions....

Dushanbe hosts International Investment Forum 2025 with focus on green growth and digital future

10:09, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The International Investment Forum, Dushanbe Invest-2025, kicks off today in Tajikistan’s capital, bringing together over a thousand participants from dozens of countries to explore opportunities in green investments,...

Tajikistan donates ice cores to study climate history

New Delhi: Tajikistan became the first country to donate two ice cores to the international scientific community -- one each to the Pamir Research programme and the Ice Memory sanctuary in Antarctica on Monday. This picture shows expedition chief...

Turkmenistan Participates in Ministerial Meeting in Luxembourg: Focus on Trans-Caspian Corridor and Green Agenda

On 20 October 2025, a Turkmenistan delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Myahri Byashimova participated in a ministerial meeting in Luxembourg, held following the EU Foreign Affairs Council session. The meeting brought together...

This year, Dushanbe will celebrate Mehrgon festival on October 19

15:56, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus This year, the city of Dushanbe will mark the ancient harvest festival Mehrgon on October 19, with the main festivities taking place at the Abulqosym Firdavsi Park of Culture and Recreation. According to Tajikistan’s...

WFP and Tajikistan sign technical assistance agreement to accelerate agricultural digitalization and youth empowerment

DUSHANBE – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan have signed a Technical Assistance Agreement to jointly implement key activities under the project titled: “Engaging Youth...

Qatar, Tajikistan discuss strengthening economic, trade and investment cooperation

Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, and Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, H E Zavqi Zavqizoda, during the signing ceremony. Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for...

Global Alliance for Banking on Values to focus on AI, Climate at Sri Lanka meet

ECONOMYNEXT – The Asia Pacific Chapter meeting of Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) held in Colombo will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Climate change and their impacts on value-based banking which is mostly targeting small...

Foreign Minister of Tajikistan meets with UNECE Executive Secretary

AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin held a meeting with Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Tatiana Molcean on the sidelines of International Forum...

The fragile blue of the Pamirs: glacier melting and human impact threaten Tajikistan’s mountain lakes

Tajikistan’s mountain lakes, unique natural landmarks vital to the country's ecosystems, are facing severe degradation due to climate change and human activity. These lakes not only provide fresh water and support biodiversity but also help...

Investment forum in Tajikistan sees over 3 bln USD in agreements

DUSHANBE, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Twenty-six major agreements worth about 3.12 billion U.S. dollars were signed on the first day of the "Dushanbe Invest 2025" International Investment Forum, the Khovar news agency reported Wednesday, citing...

AI Beyond Heights 2025: Dushanbe to host international AI conference

14:25, october 14Author: Asia-Plus On October 25, the capital of Tajikistan will host the AI Conf 2025, an international artificial intelligence conference organized by the Artificial Intelligence Council under the Ministry of Industry and New...

Qatar, Tajikistan discuss strengthening economic, trade and investment co-operation

HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, and Zavqi Zavqizoda, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, co-chaired the ‘Fifth Session of the Qatari–Tajik Joint Committee on...

Investment, responsibility, growth: Chinese mining company sets new goals in Tajikistan

09:17, todayAuthor: Press release by the Tajik-Chinese Mining and Industrial Company At the “Dushanbe-2025” International Investment Forum, Chairman of the Tajik-Chinese Mining and Industrial Company, Mr. Huang Jiangzhong, outlined the company’s...

Rahmon opens Dushanbe Invest-2025 Forum, holds meetings with key international partners

14:55, october 14Author: Asia-Plus On October 14, the Dushanbe Invest-2025 International Investment Forum officially kicked off in Dushanbe, bringing together over 1,000 participants from dozens of countries around the world. The opening ceremony...

ADB and Tcell sign US$30 million financing deal to enhance mobile connectivity in Tajikistan

17:21, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Indigo Tajikistan Closed Joint Stock Company (Tcell) have signed a US$30 million equivalent local currency financing agreement to modernize and expand mobile connectivity across...