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Bishkek to Host the "B5+1" Forum: Central Asia and the USA to Discuss New Priorities
Economy

Bishkek to Host the "B5+1" Forum: Central Asia and the USA to Discuss New Priorities

From February 4 to 5, 2026, the Second 'C5+1' forum will take place in Bishkek. This was announced at a briefing organized for ambassadors accredited in Kyrgyzstan as part of the preparations for this event. The forum is the result of agreements reached at the 'C5+1' summit held on November 6 in Washington. The main goal of the event will be to develop regional integration, improve the investment climate in Central Asia, and expand economic interaction with the United

13.12.2025, 19:21
Bishkek's Grocery Basket as of December 13. How Prices Changed Over the Week
Economy

Bishkek's Grocery Basket as of December 13. How Prices Changed Over the Week

Over the past week, there has been an increase in prices for cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, apples, and bananas in Bishkek. At the same time, some products, such as bread, buckwheat, onions, cabbage, milk, and eggs, have become cheaper. Thus, over the week, the cost of the minimum set of products decreased by 146 soms, amounting to 6,781 soms.

13.12.2025, 13:31
Self-Ban on Lending Gains Popularity Among Kyrgyzstanis
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Self-Ban on Lending Gains Popularity Among Kyrgyzstanis

From November 1 to December 13, 2025, 86,339 citizens used the self-ban on lending service, according to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. On November 1, 2025, a new mechanism ensuring financial security – the "Self-Ban on Lending" – was launched. This initiative is designed to protect users' personal data from fraudsters.

13.12.2025, 13:07
Indian exports reached a record in the first half of 2026.
Economy

Indian exports reached a record in the first half of 2026.

India is not only participating in global trade but also actively shaping its future. India's export activities are demonstrating one of the most successful periods in recent years, ushering in a new era of confidence, growth, and competitiveness in the global market.

12.12.2025, 20:49
Kyrgyzstan Presented Key Directions of the "B5+1" Forum to the Diplomatic Corps
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Kyrgyzstan Presented Key Directions of the "B5+1" Forum to the Diplomatic Corps

Today, a joint briefing organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy and Commerce was held in Bishkek for ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions from Central Asia and the USA. The event was dedicated to preparations for the Second 'B5+1' Forum, scheduled for February 4-5, 2026. According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the briefing was led by Deputy Foreign Minister M. Abakirov and Deputy Minister of Economy and

12.12.2025, 17:44
The Ministry of Finance discussed the state and prospects of Kyrgyz-Japanese relations
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The Ministry of Finance discussed the state and prospects of Kyrgyz-Japanese relations

Today, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan with the participation of the Ambassador of Japan to the country, Hirano Ryuichi, and the representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Nishigata Kotaro. This was the first official visit of the new ambassador to the Minister of Finance. The Minister warmly welcomed the guests and expressed congratulations on Hirano's appointment. During the meeting, issues concerning the state and future of

12.12.2025, 17:35
Economy

Agricultural fairs with the lowest meat prices are taking place in the Ak-Talinsky District

Active product fairs are held not only in the capital but also in other regions of Kyrgyzstan. As of today, December 12, another market featuring socially significant products and essential goods took place in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The fair was organized by the local community of Bayetov in collaboration with the district agricultural development management. During

12.12.2025, 15:26
In six months, direct investments from Turkey reached nearly $100 million
Economy

In six months, direct investments from Turkey reached nearly $100 million

On December 10, a meeting took place in Turkey between Ruslan Kazakbaev, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, and Gursel Baran, the Chairman of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO). During the meeting, representatives of the two countries discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation. They noted that, according to TÜİK, the trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Turkey for the first nine months of this year amounted to $1.2 billion.

12.12.2025, 15:10
Economy

Kazakhstan Advocates for Stricter Car Imports, Kyrgyzstan Opposes

At a recent meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the EAEU, held on December 11, the countries failed to reach an agreement on strengthening control over the import of cars. This was reported by "Kommersant". According to a source from the publication, discussions on deepening integration among the member states led to disagreements. Kazakhstan proposed tightening control over cars purchased by individuals at electronic auctions. However, this proposal met with strong opposition

12.12.2025, 14:50
Prices for meat were checked at the Osh market
Economy

Prices for meat were checked at the Osh market

Monitoring of meat prices was conducted at the Osh market, organized by the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zhanibek Kerimaliev. Representatives from the Bishkek City Hall, the Antimonopoly Service, and Kyrgyz Agroholding also participated in the event, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the KR. During the inspection, attention was paid not only to prices but also to the quality of the

12.12.2025, 14:07
The Azerbaijani model of agricultural insurance can be applied in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

The Azerbaijani model of agricultural insurance can be applied in Kyrgyzstan

In the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, the 6th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission dedicated to economic and humanitarian cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and Azerbaijan took place. Chaired by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Samira Sharifova, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, this event marked an important milestone in bilateral relations. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan.

12.12.2025, 13:56
Officials checked meat prices at the Osh market
Economy

Officials checked meat prices at the Osh market

Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, accompanied by ministry staff, the Bishkek mayor's office, and representatives of the Antimonopoly Service, conducted a price monitoring of meat products at the Osh market. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. Price monitoring of meat at the Osh market. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and

12.12.2025, 13:40
Economy

In Bishkek, they are asking to count cats, dogs, and livestock. Who needs this and why?

Residents of villages that became part of Bishkek after the administrative-territorial reform have contacted Kaktus.media with questions about the requirements of local authorities. The neighborhood committees and MTU are requesting lists of pets, including horses, large and small cattle, pigs, poultry, as well as dogs and cats. Almaz Shaukulov, head of the city statistics department of the mayor's office, explained that the annual accounting of pets is carried out by the Ministry of

12.12.2025, 13:35
33 Processing Enterprises are Being Established in Naryn Region
Economy

33 Processing Enterprises are Being Established in Naryn Region

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively implementing plans to establish 385 processing enterprises across the country. This will increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the KR.

12.12.2025, 13:34
Kyrgyzstan Calls on the EAEU to Create Modern Production Chains
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Kyrgyzstan Calls on the EAEU to Create Modern Production Chains

At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, raised several important issues that require careful consideration and joint actions from the member states of the Union. He pointed out that over the past ten years, mutual trade among the member states has doubled, reaching 100 billion dollars. However, despite this, the share of trade within the Union remains low,

12.12.2025, 12:48
Duties on electric vehicles for residents of Kyrgyzstan will be abolished in 2026
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Duties on electric vehicles for residents of Kyrgyzstan will be abolished in 2026

The Eurasian Intergovernmental Council has decided to abolish customs duties on the import of electric vehicles into Kyrgyzstan, which will come into effect in 2026. This was reported by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). According to this decision, the country will have the opportunity to import up to 15,000 units of electric vehicles duty-free, including both fully electric models and hybrids (according to code 8703 80 000 5 of the EAEU Customs Nomenclature). This benefit will apply

12.12.2025, 12:42
Social Stores "Eurasia KJ" and KEU Formalized Cooperation
Economy

Social Stores "Eurasia KJ" and KEU Formalized Cooperation

On December 11, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Social Stores "Eurasia KG" and the Kyrgyz Economic University named after Musa Ryskulbekov. This event continues the strategy of expanding the foundation's partnerships with leading educational institutions in the country and improves access for students and teachers to essential goods. Anton Arskiy, the project manager of "Eurasia Social Stores," expressed satisfaction regarding the new partnership:

12.12.2025, 12:41
Economy

Kazakhstan Introduced a Ban on the Import of Chicken Eggs

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan has announced a temporary ban on the import of fresh chicken eggs. This was reported in the news by "Informburo". According to the order, which came into effect on December 11, the import of eggs (commodity code of the Eurasian Economic Union's foreign economic activity: 040721) from third countries and EAEU countries is prohibited for a period of one month. The ban does not affect the transit of eggs through Kazakhstan.

12.12.2025, 12:38
Kasymaliyev: The EAEU Needs to Update Rules for E-Commerce
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Kasymaliyev: The EAEU Needs to Update Rules for E-Commerce

At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, emphasized the importance of electronic commerce, noting that it is one of the main drivers of the modern economy. He highlighted that the Union is already taking steps to create the necessary conditions for its stable growth; however, the existing regulations do not cover all aspects of the rapidly developing electronic commerce

12.12.2025, 12:29
The ruble has significantly dropped, the tenge is also depreciating. Currency exchange rates as of December 12.
Economy

The ruble has significantly dropped, the tenge is also depreciating. Currency exchange rates as of December 12.

Photo from the internet. The Chinese yuan demonstrates stability and continues to reach a new annual maximum value According to the latest data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and the capital's exchange points, the euro and the Chinese yuan have risen, while the Russian ruble and the Kazakh tenge have noticeably lost value. The US dollar remained at the same level. US Dollar:

12.12.2025, 11:50
New Rules for Investors. Kyrgyzstan is Preparing a Transparent Competitive Mechanism
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New Rules for Investors. Kyrgyzstan is Preparing a Transparent Competitive Mechanism

The National Investment Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers regarding the "Procedure for conducting competitions for investment projects and proposals" for public discussion. This document aims to implement the provisions of Article 29 of the Law "On Investments in the Kyrgyz Republic," adopted on August 12, 2025. According to the explanatory note, the main goal of the new draft is to approve a modern Procedure for

12.12.2025, 11:26
Economy

The heads of government discussed the development of the digital labeling system for goods in the EAEU.

At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Moscow, the prospects of the goods labeling system using identification means within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union were discussed. This information was presented by the Eurasian Economic Commission. As a result of the discussions held at the summit of the heads of state of the EAEU in June 2025, key directions for further development were identified. The main tasks included integration based on the EEC information

12.12.2025, 11:14
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on December 12
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on December 12

The information presented below has been collected from various commercial bank websites. If you have any questions regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact the respective financial institutions directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. Please note that the rates indicated for cash currency exchange may change throughout the day.

12.12.2025, 11:12
Economy

The share of national currencies in settlements within the EAEU has increased by up to 93 percent.

At the meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin reported that the share of national currencies in settlements within the union has increased to 93%. Moreover, in foreign economic contracts between Russian and foreign entrepreneurs from the "five" countries, this figure has exceeded 98%. Mishustin also noted that the preliminary results of the EAEU's work on key indicators for 2025 look promising. He added

12.12.2025, 10:39
Economy

Golden USDKG: Kyrgyzstan's New Tool for Cross-Border Payments

In an interview with the international business publication Bloomberg, representatives of the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan shared information about new approaches in financial policy and methods of attracting capital. The meeting included Aman Abdybapov, who is the head of the state debt and assets management department, and Bakyt Mamytov, the general director of the Joint Stock Company "Issuer of Virtual Assets".

11.12.2025, 18:36
Economy

No Cash. Uzbekistan Introduces Strict Restrictions on Purchases

In Uzbekistan, strict measures have been announced regarding cash transactions for the purchase of certain goods and services. According to a presidential decree, from now on, it will not be possible to buy new cars, apartments, alcohol, tobacco products, and even drinking water with cash. This information was reported by Uzbek media, citing clarifications from the Ministry of Justice of the republic. Starting in 2026, it will also be prohibited to use cash for paying for electricity, fuel,

11.12.2025, 17:22
Economy

The National Bank's Gold Bullion Bars Continue to Appreciate

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a rise in prices for the buyback of standard gold bars, which implies their sale to the National Bank. This data has been published by the NB KR. Current buyback prices are: 1 g - 13,175 soms; 2 g - 25,073 soms; 5 g - 60,922 soms; 10 g - 120,027 soms; ounce (31.1 g) - 369,857 soms; 100 g - 1,184,641 soms. It is important to note that this refers to gold of 999 purity.

11.12.2025, 16:51
Economy

Ministers of Energy of the Territorial Communities Named Key Projects for Cooperation

At the meeting in Istanbul, the energy ministers of the Turkic States Organization discussed important projects for further cooperation, as reported by the press service of the TSO. Among the most significant projects highlighted were pipelines such as Baku – Tbilisi – Ceyhan, the South Caucasus Pipeline, as well as TANAP, TAP, and the Iğdır – Nakhchivan gas pipeline. Attention was also drawn to the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan in the field of green

11.12.2025, 16:20
Economy

From Fashion to Streaming: The Cabinet Updates the List of Creative Services

The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft resolution for public discussion regarding changes to the regulations governing the operation of the Creative Industries Park. The innovations aim to expand the range of services provided within this park. As part of the project, it is proposed to add numerous new areas, including publishing, fashion, the film industry, the music sector, internet platforms, and creative business. The list of changes includes:

11.12.2025, 15:52
Economy

Kyrgyzstan and China Discussed the Implementation of Projects for the Kambar-Ata and Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Stations

Alibek Sadyrov, head of JSC "Electric Stations," participated in events organized by Dongfang Electric Corporation and Dongfang Electric Machinery Co. in the Chinese cities of Chengdu and Deyang. The visit took place on the instructions of the Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev. The company's press service reported on the holding of a bilateral meeting with representatives of CNEEC and Sinohydro. During the discussions, key points regarding the projects of the second hydro unit

11.12.2025, 15:52
Economy

An expert named one of the main tasks of the Digital Code that will affect business

Tattu Mambetalieva, the leading partner of the consortium engaged in the development of digital legislation, emphasized at the Central Asian Cyber Legal Forum that one of the main principles of the new Digital Code is the rejection of state pressure on businesses in choosing technologies. She also reminded that the government has repeatedly expressed intentions to transition telecommunications services to 5G; however, this technology is currently virtually absent in the country. Businesses, in

11.12.2025, 15:39
Exporters of Kyrgyzstan will compete for the title of the best in 2025
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Exporters of Kyrgyzstan will compete for the title of the best in 2025

The Center for Development and Promotion of Exports "Kyrgyz Export" has initiated a national competition titled "Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic – 2025". It is aimed at domestic companies and entrepreneurs, offering them the opportunity to showcase their achievements. As noted by the organizers, this event opens up excellent prospects for businesses to strengthen their positions on the international stage and provides useful tools for further growth.

11.12.2025, 14:46
The State Tax Service Implements Automated Property Tax Assessment
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The State Tax Service Implements Automated Property Tax Assessment

The State Tax Service (GNS) is launching a new project for the automated calculation of property tax, made possible by changes in tax legislation. According to the updates made to the Tax Code, property tax will now be calculated and paid directly by the tax authorities at the location of the relevant property or land plot.

11.12.2025, 13:41
Economy

The Papa John's franchise is closing in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

Daniyar Monolbaev, the owner of the Papa John's franchise in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, announced the closure of the chain in these countries through his social media. According to him, this decision was the result of months of declining revenues, increasing expenses, and accumulated debts.

11.12.2025, 12:40
Economy

Entrepreneurs from Kyrgyzstan Head to Irkutsk to Establish Cooperation

A reverse business mission took place in Irkutsk, featuring entrepreneurs from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This was reported by the press service of the governor of Irkutsk region. This event was organized as part of the national project "Effective and Competitive Economy" and aims to establish new business connections between companies in the Irkutsk region and Central Asia.

11.12.2025, 12:37