Tajik Economy: Tajikistan’s real GDP rose 8.2% year-on-year in H1 2026, reaching 81.7 billion somoni, with growth driven by higher industrial output (+14.1%), fixed-asset investment (+18.4%) and retail trade (+26.1%); inflation held at 2.4%. Agri-Exports: Tajikistan’s state Tojagroexport shipped 21,900 tonnes of agricultural goods worth 59.7 million somoni, led by dry fruits ($26.5m), with fresh fruits, vegetables and other products also contributing. Power Security: Tajikistan is bracing for another winter power shortfall as hydropower output swings with river flows; officials say rationing is not ruled out and plan to renew seasonal electricity imports from Uzbekistan. Industry Policy: President Emomali Rahmon pushed a shift away from exporting raw minerals, urging domestic processing and finished goods production, alongside improved investment conditions for mining, construction materials, energy and food processing. Border Works: Tajikistan is conducting engineering on 300 km of the Tajik-Kyrgyz border and expects full demarcation by 2027. Regional Trade/Logistics: A Georgia–Cainiao (Alibaba) deal aims to build a regional transit and distribution network that includes Tajikistan, boosting cross-border e-commerce cargo flows. SCO Science & Culture: An SCO young scientists camp concluded in Cholpon-Ata with projects spanning renewable energy, biomedicine and robotics, while an SCO film festival wrapped up with Tajik-Iran co-production recognition.