Afghanistan Futsal Triumphs 9–5 Over Tajikistan

Afghanistan’s national futsal team delivered an impressive performance, defeating Tajikistan 9–5 in their opening match at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia. Afghanistan’s national futsal team made a powerful start at the Islamic...

Tajikistan Improves Ranking in U.S. Human Trafficking Report

Tajikistan has improved its standing in the U.S. State Department’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, moving up from the Tier 2 Watch List to Tier 2. This designation means the country still does not fully meet the minimum standards for...

Tajikistan upgraded to Tier 2 in U.S. Human Trafficking Report, but faces significant challenges

13:53, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Government of Tajikistan has made significant progress in its efforts to combat human trafficking, earning an upgrade to Tier 2 in the U.S. State Department's 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. This ranking...

Tajikistan to launch national 5G consortium to boost digitalization

14:12, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan is moving forward with the creation of a national 5G consortium aimed at accelerating the rollout of 5G technology across the country. The initiative will involve the government’s Communication Service and...

Tajikistan and Russia to launch $150 million cotton industry cluster

09:10, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan, in partnership with the Russian BTK consortium, is launching the country’s largest full-cycle light industry cluster—from cotton cultivation to garment manufacturing. The ambitious $150 million project is...

Second Session of CIET 2025: Innovation, Diversification, and Sustainable Partnership in Turkmenistan’s Construction and Industrial Sectors

The second day of the International Conference and Exhibition “Development of Construction, Industrial, Chemical, and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2025) continued discussions on key areas of the country’s economic development, focusing on...

Afghanistan futsal team thrashes Tajikistan 9–5 in ISG opener

Afghanistan’s national futsal team will open their campaign at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) against Tajikistan on Tuesday, November 4. The match will be broadcast live and exclusively on Ariana Television from 12:00 noon. Afghanistan is...

Lonely Planet names Tajikistan one of the world’s most inspiring travel destinations

10:29, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan has been recognized as one of the most inspiring destinations for hiking and wild camping in Lonely Planet’s prestigious Best in Travel 2026 list. The annual ranking, compiled by one of the world's leading...

A celebration of flavor and tradition: Dushanbe marks World Food Day

10:10, todayA celebration of flavor and tradition: Dushanbe marks World Food Day On November 1, the gardens of the Serena Hotel in Dushanbe came alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the World Food Day Festival. This year’s theme, “Water is...

Interview with the Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Tajikistan, Jamshed Sabirovich Yunusov

12 RADIO HABANA CUBA www.radiohc.cu Interview with the Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Tajikistan, Jamshed Sabirovich Yunusov “For decades, Cuba has remained a country that has not bowed its head to the United States....

India told to vacate Tajikistan air base, suffers major strategic setback

In a significant blow to India’s defense ambitions, Tajikistan has ordered the Indian military to vacate the Ayni Air Base, ending more than two decades of Indian presence in Central Asia. According to foreign media reports, this was India’s only...

Dushanbe hosts regional conference on "One Health" program

16:23, october 31Author: Asia-Plus From October 29 to 31, the capital of Tajikistan hosted a regional conference and the first meeting of the Regional Coordination Council on "One Health." The event brought together representatives from all...

Tajik citizens spend more on food than citizens of any other country in the Central Asian region

11:44, november 1Author: Asia-Plus In Tajikistan, food expenses account for more than a third of household budgets — 37.1%, making it the highest proportion spent on food among all Central Asian and CIS countries. This data comes from the...

Tajikistan developing new national nutrition program for 2026–2030

09:11, november 1Author: Asia-Plus Tajikistan is in the process of drafting a new State Program aimed at improving population nutrition for the period 2026–2030. The proposed plan was discussed during a recent meeting in Dushanbe, attended by...

Central Asian Gas Ring: Opportunities, Risks and Geopolitical Implications

Executive Summary The Central Asian Gas Ring initiative, presented at the Central Asia Oil & Gas Forum in Tashkent, proposes linking the national gas networks of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This report...

Dehdal Glacier in Tajikistan shifts over 5 kilometers in 15 minutes

10:35, november 1Author: Asia-Plus A massive section of the Dehdal Glacier in Tojikobod district (Rasht Valley in eastern Tajikistan) unexpectedly shifted more than five kilometers in just 15 minutes, according to specialists from the country’s...

Tajikistan Upgrades Nurek Dam to Boost Power Supply Ahead of Winter Crunch

Tajikistan’s massive Nurek hydroelectric dam – the world’s second-tallest – is undergoing a sweeping modernization to shore up the nation’s electricity supply ahead of the demanding winter season. The 300-meter-high dam, completed in 1980 on the...

Tajikistan’s Government to Introduce AI Browser for Administration

Tajikistan has announced plans to integrate AI into government operations for the first time, aiming to support data-driven decision-making across public administration. The announcement was made at the AI CONF conference in Dushanbe, one of...

Tajik dried fruit producers achieve key international certification, boosting export potential

09:20, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus A significant milestone for Tajikistan's agribusiness sector has been reached as three leading dried fruit producers—Mevai Kand, Kand K, and Zardolui Isfara—have obtained the internationally recognized FSSC 22000 Food...

FAO honours 28 Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems across 14 countries

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked a milestone celebrating 28 sites across 14 countries that have been designated as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) over the past two years. The...