AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCentral Asia Power Shock: A sudden change in the regional electricity flow triggered simultaneous blackouts across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on Aug. 14, with outages reported in Almaty, Bishkek, Dushanbe and Khujand; Kazakhstan’s energy authorities linked the disruption to generator/transmission-line shutdowns and said restoration work is underway. Energy Deal for Tajikistan: Tehran and Dushanbe are set to sign a long-term energy cooperation framework to supply crude oil and petroleum products to Tajikistan’s refineries, aiming to ease fuel shortages and raise bilateral trade above 800,000 tons. Tajikistan Industry Upgrade: Tajikistan inaugurated a new electrical cable plant in Tursunzoda with capacity up to 3,600 tons annually, creating 100 jobs and designed to cut cable import dependence. Consumer Tech Push: Chinese firms showcased AI glasses and an AI robot phone at the Kashgar trade fair, with Tajik buyers among the audience. Hospitality Growth: Tajikistan’s hotels and restaurants posted near-55% turnover growth in H1 2026, reflecting stronger domestic demand and tourism recovery. Textiles Watch: Uzbekistan’s textile output and exports rose in H1 2026, with a Tajikistan textile forum scheduled for Sept. 23 in Dushanbe.
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