Tajikistan

The country ranks third as a world producer of antimony, essential for the manufacturing of ammunition and bullets; an article by Bryant Harris published in DefenseNews on 8 June points out that local supply is crucial to the US

The latest Migration and Development Brief notes that, in terms of share in gross domestic product (GDP) by 2021, the country is among the top three recipients of remittances (34,5%), after Lebanon (54%) and Tonga (44%)

The country agreed with China to further increase bilateral trade and enhance cooperation in the fields of new energy, green technologies, transport, telecommunications

Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan organised a table tennis tournament to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, in which employees from the embassies of 10 countries, as well as friends and family members, participated

The Go Viral Network of Central Asia and the US Embassy in the country have invited enthusiasts and experts from the fields of media, business, culture and technology to participate in the Go Viral Tajikistan innovation festival that starts today

EBRD is providing new funds and creating new growth opportunities for businesses by offering a $7 million finance package to one of the country's largest lenders, Bank Arvand for women-led SMEs and green innovation

520 natural hazards were reported in the first three months of this year, according to the Emergency Committee under the Government of Tajikistan; 19 natural hazards alone caused TJS 4,2 million (around €175.000) in damage

The government of Tajikistan plans to allocate 7.500 work quotas to foreign workers this year, according to the official website of the Ministry of Labour, Migration and Employment

EU project aims to promote access to social, economic and cultural rights for prisoners and former prisoners in the country and to contribute to the protection of their human rights and fundamental freedoms

Although Internet access has been restored in Gorno Badakhshan after almost four months, local residents complain about the slow service, saying that it's still practically impossible to use the web

Almost all coronavirus restrictions have been lifted, including the requirement to wear masks in public places and a temporary ban on traditional ceremonies and celebrations, including weddings

The US Embassy said that, in cooperation with the IOM, it is launching a new project to help protect the Tajik-Afghan border from illegal arms and drug movement, irregular migration and public health risks for the next three years

With a World Bank investment of US$45 million, the country will support landscape restoration, sustainable use of natural resources and climate change mitigation practices