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Industry

Toyota recalls 127,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue with the new 3.5-liter Twin-Turbo V6. These engines are installed in the Land Cruiser 300, Lexus LX 600, and GX 550.

After Toyota agreed to replace more than 100,000 engines last year, the company has announced another recall of vehicles with 3.5-liter V6 engines. According to the Carscoops portal, this decision affects 127,000 SUVs and pickups in the U.S. The second round of the recall concerns vehicles that may contain metal shavings left over from the manufacturing process, which could lead to serious engine problems. Affected models include the 2022–2024 Toyota Tundra, the 2022–2024 Lexus LX, and the 2024

10.11.2025, 12:18
Industry

From Schemes to "White" Logistics: The Head of a Clothing Company Discussed Changes at the Border and Downtime in Workshops

For a long time, goods were imported into the Russian Federation using cargo schemes. This was reported on November 9, 2025, in an interview with the publication Tazabek by Azamat Kerimbek uulu, a member of the Association of Light Industry Enterprises of the Kyrgyz Republic "Legprom" and director of a sewing company. — How did the cargo scheme function?

10.11.2025, 11:27
Industry

Labeling, Origin, VAT: Why Trucks with Kyrgyz Clothing are Stuck at the Russia-Kazakhstan Border? (interview)

- Since October 2025, significant delays for trucks have been observed at the Russian-Kazakh border, including those carrying products from Kyrgyz tailors. This was reported on November 9, 2025, in an interview with Tazabek by Asel Atabekova, head of the Association of Textile and Light Industry Enterprises "Textillegprom." She noted that the delays were caused by intensified checks on "gray" schemes and control over the labeling and origin of goods. According to her, this

10.11.2025, 09:11
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing a strategy until 2040 taking into account the specialization of regions

The Director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Mukhtar Chynaliev, spoke on the radio about the prospects for processing and storing products that will be adapted to the microclimatic conditions and traditional crops in various regions. He emphasized that the strategy is aimed at utilizing regional advantages: for example, in Talas, the focus will be on beans, in Batken on apricots, and in some areas

09.11.2025, 13:48
Agriculture

In the Kyrgyz Republic, there are 38 agro-logistics centers operating, with plans to open about 70 more, - Ministry of Agriculture

The Director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Mukhtar Chynaliev, reported on the radio that about $40 million in concessional loans has been attracted for the construction of refrigeration facilities. He noted that the greatest shortage of cold storage facilities is observed in July and August.

09.11.2025, 13:07
Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, an electronic database of halal products will be created starting from 2026, - Ministry of Economy

- Starting in 2026, the country will begin implementing an electronic database that will reflect information about enterprises producing halal products. This was announced on November 7 during a radio broadcast by the director of the State Institution "Center for the Development of the Halal Industry" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Almaz Kaiyrbekov. Kaiyrbekov noted that the new system will provide accurate information about the number of producers engaged in the

08.11.2025, 17:42
Agriculture

The Rosselkhoznadzor Reveals Violations in the Import of Vegetables and Fruits from Central Asia

- From October 27 to November 2, 2025, the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted inspections of 61 cargo vehicles at the MAPP "Bugristoe," as reported by the agency's press service. During the inspections, it was established that approximately 1,100 tons of vegetables and fruits were imported from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to Russia, including products from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, China, Uzbekistan, and Iran.

08.11.2025, 15:21
Industry

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Lead in Annual Industrial Production Growth in the CIS

- According to the data from the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS, Kyrgyzstan continues to hold one of the leading positions among CIS countries in terms of increasing industrial production volumes. The analysis of changes in industrial production volumes in the Commonwealth countries was conducted based on the comparison of data for January-August 2025 and the corresponding period of 2024.

08.11.2025, 14:15
Agriculture

Export to developed countries hinges on standards — organic products become a condition for entry, - Ministry of Agriculture

- Farmers need to adapt to modern food safety requirements. This statement was made by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a broadcast on the radio. He noted that training is currently being conducted with the support of both international and local specialists.

07.11.2025, 17:11
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan is Experiencing a "Berry Boom": Farmers Quickly Adapt to New Crops, but Sales are More Challenging, - Ministry of Agriculture

Farmers are actively adopting the latest production technologies; however, they face certain difficulties. As noted by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the limited domestic market and strict requirements from foreign countries hinder the sale of their products on the radio. According to him, agrarians have begun transitioning to berry crops and are quickly studying new

07.11.2025, 16:59
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture explained the rise in vegetable oil prices in Kyrgyzstan

- According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, stability in the food market is being maintained. The main factors contributing to the current increase in prices are related to external conditions: fluctuations in global prices for energy resources and food products, as well as disruptions in logistics chains and growing uncertainty in international markets.

07.11.2025, 11:52
Agriculture

A milk processing plant is being built in Osh

- In Osh, located in the Osh region, the construction of a milk processing workshop has begun. This enterprise is among the 63 planned projects for the current year, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Two hectares of land have been allocated for construction, of which 1 hectare has already been converted to industrial zone status.

07.11.2025, 11:31
Agriculture

Work is underway to restore irrigation canals in the Ak-Tala District

- In the Bayetovsky aiyl aimak of the Ak-Talinsky district, work has begun on the construction of irrigation canals and a daily water regulator to provide irrigated lands with irrigation water. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The district water management department is responsible for the inter-farm main canal "Chon-Baktygul," from which the R-2 canal branches off, with a length of 4.1 km. A concrete cover will be installed on a section of 2.7

07.11.2025, 07:30
Industry

"Kyrgyzkomur" announced a competition for overburden works at Kara-Keche with a volume of 1 million cubic meters

- On November 6, OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur" announced a tender for services related to overburden operations and transportation of overburden rock at the "Kara-Keche" coal deposit. According to the technical specifications, it is planned to carry out overburden operations with a volume of 1 million cubic meters, with transportation over a distance of up to 3500 meters.

06.11.2025, 17:32
Industry

Investments in the construction of manufacturing industry facilities increased by 1.9 times

- From January to September 2025, the volume of investments in the construction of manufacturing industry facilities increased by 1.9 times compared to the same period in 2024. This data is presented in the materials of the National Statistical Committee. The main sources of financing include funds from enterprises and organizations, foreign direct investments, bank loans, as well as funds from the population and charitable donations from residents of Kyrgyzstan. All these sources accounted for

06.11.2025, 14:49
Agriculture

Which regions of Kyrgyzstan have become leaders in agricultural production?

- According to statistics, in the production of agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan for the first nine months of 2025, the highest figures were demonstrated by the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. The total volume of agricultural production across the republic during this period amounted to 348.4 billion soms, of which 44.6% comes from these two regions.

06.11.2025, 11:37
Agriculture

In 2025, 74,248 head of cattle were inseminated

In the first 10 months of 2025, artificial insemination was carried out on 74,248 heads of cattle in the republic. This is 6,763 heads more than in the same period of the previous year, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the information from the ministry, over 98,000 doses of semen have been distributed to various regions of the country, and more than 7 tons of liquid nitrogen have been delivered through district veterinary offices.

05.11.2025, 20:59
Agriculture

In 8 months, honey exports increased by 7%

- From January to August 2025, honey exports from Kyrgyzstan increased by 7%, as confirmed by the National Statistical Committee. According to the data from this agency, 200 tons of honey worth $932 thousand were exported during the specified period. This is a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 186 tons of honey worth $1.1 million were exported.

05.11.2025, 15:23
Agriculture

In 9 months, the production of processed products in Kyrgyzstan reached 74 billion soms

- At the Kyrgyz-Hungarian forum on the food industry on November 5, 2025, Mukhtar Chynaliyev, head of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture, reported that the gross volume of processed agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan for the first nine months of 2025 amounted to 74 billion soms. According to him, this sector shows stable growth: compared to the same period last year, the processing level has increased by 140%.

05.11.2025, 13:01
Agriculture

In January-August 2025, cucumber imports increased by 9%

. The National Statistical Committee has presented the relevant data. According to the information from statistical authorities, during the specified period, the republic imported 4,500 tons of cucumbers and gherkins, amounting to 3 million dollars. This is a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 4,200 tons were imported for a total of 3.1 million dollars.

05.11.2025, 11:12
Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan intends to adopt Hungary's experience in deep processing of agricultural products

Today, November 5, 2025, during the Kyrgyz-Hungarian forum on the development of the food industry, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Temir Sariev, emphasized the need to deepen the processing of agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan and to exchange experiences with Hungary. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in the past year 2024, the export of vegetables from Kyrgyzstan amounted to over 117 million dollars, while fruits brought in 61 million dollars.

05.11.2025, 10:50
Agriculture

In the Toguz-Torou District, raspberry variety "Polka" has been planted

- In the Toguz-Toro district, located in the Jalal-Abad region, Bakyt uulu Omur planted raspberry variety "Polka" as part of the initiative of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Industrial Processing "30+20+10". According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, this event has become part of a program aimed at increasing the income of local farmers through the implementation of modern technologies and high-yield agricultural

04.11.2025, 21:06
Agriculture

In Toguz-Toro, the construction of a settling pond on the "Zhyrma" canal is nearing completion.

- In the Toguz-Toro district, work is nearing completion on the settling pond located on the "Zhyrma" canal. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic informs about the current status of the project. According to the data, 3 million 860 thousand soms have been allocated from the state budget for the implementation of the project in 2025. Currently, 60-70% of the construction work has been completed. The main objective of this facility is to improve the

04.11.2025, 19:32
Agriculture

Import of frozen fish has increased by 7% over the past 8 months

- In Kyrgyzstan, there has been a 7% increase in the import of frozen fish over the past 8 months. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, from January to August 2025, the Republic of Kyrgyzstan imported 2,700 tons of frozen fish for a total of 6 million US dollars (or $6 million). This is a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 2,500 tons were imported for a total of 5.3 million dollars (or $5.3 million).

04.11.2025, 19:10
Agriculture

In the Talas Region, 70.8 thousand tons of beans have been harvested

- In the Talas region, the bean harvest this year amounted to 70.8 thousand tons, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. In order to support local farmers and ensure price stability for beans, the Cabinet of Ministers allocated 100 million soms to OJSC "Kyrgyz Agrohholding" for the purchase of this product. Beans are being purchased at a price of 95 soms per kilogram, which is higher than that of other buyers who offer 92 soms per

04.11.2025, 18:36
Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, subsidized loans for the development of nurseries have been financed

- In Kyrgyzstan, as part of an initiative aimed at supporting seed production and nurseries, 2.85 million soms have been provided in the form of preferential loans for two entities. This information has been posted on the official website of the press service of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic. The project "Development of Seed Production and Nurseries in the Kyrgyz Republic" was officially approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution No. 416-r dated May 26,

04.11.2025, 17:58
Agriculture

In Bishkek, fairs of socially significant products will be held every week.

- In Bishkek, from November 8-9, 2025, until June 2026, weekly fairs will be organized, featuring socially significant products made by local producers. This information is provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The initiative is part of the directive from Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The main goal of the fairs is to stabilize

04.11.2025, 17:56
Agriculture

Sunflower seed exports increased 6.5 times in 8 months

During the first eight months of the current year, sunflower seed exports from Kyrgyzstan significantly increased, reaching a level of 1,900 tons, which is 6.5 times higher than the figures for the same period last year. This data was presented by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, the export volume of seeds from January to August 2025 amounted to $754 thousand. In contrast, in 2023, only 306 tons were exported, bringing in $514 thousand.

04.11.2025, 17:39
Agriculture

In the Talas District, work is underway to lay concrete pavement on the "Big Canal"

- In the Talas region, where work is underway to lay a concrete surface on the "Big Canal," supervised by the Talas Main Water Management Department, information has been received from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The length of the canal is 8 kilometers, and it will provide irrigation water to 2400 hectares of agricultural land. This project is of strategic importance for increasing crop yields and agricultural productivity in the region.

04.11.2025, 17:16
Agriculture

Frozen fruit exports from Kyrgyzstan to Russia increased threefold in 8 months

- The export of frozen fruits from Kyrgyzstan to Russia tripled in the first eight months of 2025, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. From January to August 2025, the volume of frozen fruit exports amounted to 2,200 tons, generating $8.5 million. This is three times higher than the figures for the same period in 2024, when 737 tons were exported for $1.5 million.

04.11.2025, 16:42
Industry

The State Committee for National Security returned the Belovodsk Oil Depot "Kyrgyzmunayzat" to state balance.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the return of the Belyovodskaya oil depot "Kyrgyzmunayzat" to state ownership. The information was provided by the agency's press service. During the investigation, it was revealed that in 2004, the territory of the oil depot, covering 7.7 hectares and including buildings and structures (including fuel storage tanks with a total capacity of 36,200 tons), was transferred to private hands illegally. This occurred as a result

04.11.2025, 14:18
Agriculture

The Accounts Chamber revealed the misuse of a Japanese grant allocated for the purchase of agricultural machinery.

- As a result of the budget execution audit for 2024, alarming results were made public. Japan provided a grant of 6.4 million yen (approximately 1.1467 billion soms), which was intended solely for the purchase of agricultural machinery and equipment. The funds were transferred to a special savings account of the Ministry of Finance at the National Bank, and their use required the consent of the Japanese side.

04.11.2025, 08:11
Agriculture

2.9 Tons of Strawberries from Kyrgyzstan Not Allowed into Omsk Region: Batch Infected with Dodder and Burned

- Specialists of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Omsk region intercepted the import of 2.9 tons of fresh strawberries from Kyrgyzstan, which turned out to be infected with a quarantine weed — dodder (Cuscuta sp.). The entire batch was destroyed by burning, as confirmed in the official statement from the agency. Phytosanitary control conducted on October 27, 2025, revealed the presence of the parasitic plant during a visual inspection of the cargo. This quarantine status was confirmed through a

03.11.2025, 12:42
Agriculture

Berry imports from Kyrgyzstan to Kirov Region increased eightfold, - Rosselkhoznadzor

From January 1 to October 31, 2025, the Kirov region received 35.4 tons of fresh berries, such as raspberries and strawberries, from the Kyrgyz Republic. This figure is eight times higher than the supply volume for the same period in 2024, when only 4.2 tons were imported. This information was provided by the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Kirov region, the Udmurt Republic, and the Perm Krai. On October 29, specialists from this agency conducted a phytosanitary inspection of a batch

03.11.2025, 11:21
Industry

The Contribution of Exports to the Structure of Kyrgyzstan's GDP by Usage Decreased Due to Gold in the First Half of 2025

- The main driver of growth in Kyrgyzstan's gross domestic product in the first half of 2025 was consumption. According to information published by the EFSR in October 2025, exports, particularly gold shipments, have significantly decreased, which negatively affected its share in the GDP structure by use. Contributions to the growth of real GDP by use

02.11.2025, 13:19
Industry

Production of varnishes and paints increased the output of chemical products by 17.7% in January-September

- From January to September 2025, there is an observed increase in the production volume of chemical products by 17.7%. The main factor behind this growth was the development of the paints, varnishes, and similar coatings segment, which saw an increase of 16.8%. This data is presented in statistical reports. The textile and garment industry sector, including the production of clothing, footwear, leather, and leather products, also demonstrated positive dynamics, increasing by 8.5% due to a

02.11.2025, 11:58