Rogun Hydropower Momentum: The World Bank has approved a new $300m grant for Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam, while WeBuild says it has started work on Lot 2 and raised the dam, boosting reservoir and turbine capacity—key for Tajikistan’s power output and industrial supply. Investment Pulse: Tajikistan’s capital investment jumped to about 5.7bn somoni in July 2026 and 25.5bn somoni in Jan–Jul, signaling faster buildout that could feed construction, energy and downstream manufacturing. Agro-Industry Tech: India and Tajikistan discussed potato research and seed production, including aeroponics for rapid multiplication of quality planting material—an upgrade for food production chains. Edible Oil Industrialization: A new automated edible oil plant in Sughd was inaugurated with Chinese intelligent equipment, targeting up to 200 tons/day and strengthening local processing capacity. Digital Integration Push: Central Asia business groups in Astana backed mutual recognition of electronic documents and more compatible rules for data, cybersecurity and AI—aimed at making cross-border tech and services easier for firms, including in Tajikistan. Middle Corridor Trade Boost: A World Bank report says Trans-Caspian/Middle Corridor investments could more than triple trade and cut travel times by 2040, with Tajikistan among the corridor countries.