On the morning of January 12, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moscow City Council exchange offices are as follows:
According to the latest data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, there is an increase in the exchange rate of the dollar and the Chinese yuan, while the euro, Russian ruble, and Kazakh tenge are showing a decline. US Dollar:
In the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a system based on environmental stickers is now being implemented, which categorizes vehicles into three color groups: "green" for "clean," "yellow" for "average," and "red" for "harmful" vehicles. This labeling will become mandatory during the registration and re-registration of vehicles. The environmental class will be determined automatically, based on factory "Euro" standards
At the exhibition, NineNineSix showcased a speech synthesis model called KaniTTS. The developers claim that their technology allows for real-time speech generation with performance three times higher and costs up to ten times lower than similar solutions from global giants like ElevenLabs, OpenAI, and Google. The model is available under the Apache 2.0 license, making it free to use.
In 2025, Kazakhstani media noted the rapid development of Kyrgyzstan's IT sector. Let's look at key events, including government initiatives and successes on the international stage.
The cargo did not meet phytosanitary standards Kyrgyzstan refused to accept 44.2 tons of potatoes that arrived from Russia. This was reported by the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The multimodal transport corridor that will connect Central Asia with China and Europe will be launched in test mode by Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. This was reported by Anadolu Ajansı. Illustration
In the first two weeks of January 2026, Bishkek has seen a rise in prices for products such as cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, apples, bananas, and sugar. At the same time, potatoes, onions, carrots, and pears have become cheaper. As a result, the price of the minimum set of products has increased by 540 soms, reaching a total of 6,723 soms.
A temporary ban on the export of scrap and waste of ferrous metals from Kyrgyzstan may be extended. The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has initiated discussions on the relevant draft document. If the draft is approved, the ban on the export of scrap, waste of ferrous metals, and charge ingots will be extended for six months. The ban affects goods that fall under code 7204 of the EEU Customs Tariff.
The People's Republic of China has made changes to the registration rules for foreign food manufacturers. The country's General Administration of Customs announced new conditions for the registration of foreign companies engaged in the export of food products, which will come into effect on June 1, 2026. According to the updates, China is abandoning a fixed list of product categories and moving to a registration system based on risk assessment, taking into account the exporting
Starting in 2026, Uzbekistan will launch the "Five Million Artificial Intelligence Leaders" project, under which 500,000 specialists will be trained. This ambitious plan is set to run until 2035, and each year a competition will be held with cash prizes for the most successful participants, schools, and educators – among the awards will be $1000, laptops, and electric cars.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has summarized the results of 2025, which became a landmark year for the agricultural sector due to the active development of cooperation and modernization of infrastructure.
On January 8, 2026, M. A. Kocherov, head of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine, conducted an inspection at the border crossing points on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border. Despite the New Year holidays for government officials, an unscheduled inspection of phytosanitary control operations at "Ak-Tilek" and the temporary storage warehouse "Kant" was organized. During the inspection, the heads of the points were instructed on the necessity of strict
In the Naryn region, the limit on electricity consumption has been increased, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy. According to information received from the department, this decision was initiated in response to numerous appeals from citizens living in high-altitude conditions and facing climatic challenges. As a result, the limit on electricity consumption during peak load hours has increased from 189,648 to 264,312 kilowatt-hours.
According to a report prepared by the United Nations, the global economy is expected to grow by 2.7 percent in 2026. This figure is below the projected growth of 2.8 percent for 2025 and significantly lags behind the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 percent. As reported by the UN News Service, last year the resilience of the global economy to a sharp increase in tariffs in the U.S. came as a surprise. This resilience was supported by stable consumer spending and easing inflation, which contributed
An interdepartmental working group has been formed in Kazakhstan to study the project of the Almaty – Issyk-Kul road, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. Members of the group include representatives from the Ministry of National Economy, the Ministry of Ecology, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken," the Border Service of the National Security Committee, and the Ministry of Transport.
In a new UN report, it is stated that economic growth in the post-Soviet space is expected to be at 2.1% in 2026, a decrease from 2.2% in 2025. The report indicates that the slowdown in GDP growth in the region in 2025 was mainly due to declining indicators in the Russian Federation. At the same time, most countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia demonstrated resilience, and this positive trend is expected to continue in 2026 due to limited dependence on the American market, which reduces the
According to the data from the State Tax Service, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu earned 3 million 685 thousand 138 soms in 2024, while his expenses amounted to 1.3 million soms. Turgunbek uulu owns an apartment with an area of 96.6 square meters, a land plot of 1,500 square meters, as well as vehicles including cars, vans, and pickups, with a total value of 6 million soms. Additionally, he has horses worth 2.4 million soms, cattle worth 1.1 million soms, sheep worth
According to NZZ, the fall of the dollar was one of the key events of the financial year 2025. The American currency weakened against all 15 major currencies in the world, which is linked to serious economic upheavals that occurred in the United States.
The State Tax Service has published data on the income, expenses, and property of individuals holding public office, as well as their close relatives for the year 2025. According to the information provided by the STS, President Sadyr Japarov reported an income of 2,214,482.38 soms, while there is no data on his expenses. He owns a business center with an area of 2,627 square meters, as well as land plots: 0.63 hectares of agricultural land and 2,125 square meters of residential land.
An unscheduled inspection of the "Ak-Tilek" and "Kant" customs posts took place during the winter holidays. Goods that do not meet the standards of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will not be allowed into Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
In the capital and other regions of Kyrgyzstan, the successful program of fairs continues, featuring local farmers and producers. According to the approved schedule, these trade events, which began last year, will take place until June 2026. In Bishkek, weekend fairs are traditionally held every Saturday and Sunday.
According to the EDB, by 2025, the agro-industrial sector in the Eurasian region will grow as a priority for investors from China. With the rising standard of living in China and Central Asia, there is an increasing demand for quality food products, making agriculture particularly attractive for investment. Beijing's investments in the agricultural sector of neighboring countries are part of a broader strategy aimed at ensuring food security and diversifying food sources, especially
Recently, Maksat Kocherov, head of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, conducted an unscheduled inspection of the phytosanitary control points "Ak-Tilek" and "Kant." These points are located in close proximity to the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border, as reported by the ministry's press service. Photo by the Ministry of Agriculture press service
President of the United States Donald Trump has announced an ambitious plan, under which Washington expects to receive billions, and possibly trillions of dollars from the sale of Venezuelan oil. This was reported by Fox News.
At the "Svodny Post," located near the "Ak-Tilek" border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, a batch of potatoes weighing 44.2 tons, imported from the Russian Federation, was discovered. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported violations of phytosanitary requirements.
The cake from processing is used for feeding livestock. Safflower oil is now produced at the Kyrgyz State Breeding Plant located in the Sokuluk district. This initiative aims to improve the processing of safflower and utilize its byproduct—the cake—for animal feed.
According to information provided by Bloomberg, Russia's oil export revenues have fallen to their lowest level since February 2022. Last week, revenue from oil sales amounted to about $959 million, which is a decrease of approximately $500 million compared to the beginning of October.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan focused its efforts on expanding exports to the People's Republic of China, which has become an important direction in the field of foreign economic activity. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, eight protocols have already been signed regarding the supply of various goods, including wool, cashmere, beans, meat, and poultry by-products. Additionally, three protocols concerning the
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has begun reviewing documents related to the establishment of a new commercial institution — "Post Bank." This project will be implemented based on the infrastructure of JSC "Kyrgyz Post," which will serve as an agent for providing banking services throughout the country.
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry implemented numerous initiatives aimed at modernizing agriculture and introducing new scientific methods and digital technologies. As part of scientific research, 35 projects were conducted in the fields of crop production, animal husbandry, and pasture management. One of the key areas was the work on improving and preserving the genetic potential of agricultural animals, including cattle,
Kyrgyzstan has secured a place among the top ten largest countries importing chocolate from Russia, according to data from the UN Comtrade platform. As of the end of 2025, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan have emerged as leaders in importing Russian chocolate.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced a problem of insufficient energy capacity and engaged in active negotiations with international partners for the construction of the Kambar-Ata-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant. Kaktus.media recalls how the country experienced power outages and how new power plants were launched. Rising Electricity TariffsStarting May 1, 2025, electricity tariffs in Kyrgyzstan were raised again. The new prices are as follows:
Starting from January 1, 2026, China will introduce interest payments for holders of the digital yuan (e-CNY), making it the first country to implement such a measure. These payments will be similar to interest on demand deposits and will be credited to users' wallets.
After reviewing complaints from citizens, the antimonopoly service returned over 5 million soms to consumers. This was stated in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" by Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, summarizing the work done in 2025. According to Imankulov, the service received more than 700 applications and complaints from residents of all regions of the country, during which over 5,000 inspections
At the moment, the government of Kyrgyzstan has not made a final decision regarding the extension of state regulation of meat prices. This information was announced by Muratbek Imankulov, head of antimonopoly regulation at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, during his speech on "Birinchi Radio." It should be noted that temporary price regulation for beef and lamb was introduced in response to the rise in their costs and was supposed to remain in effect until the end of December
The United States of America has begun the process of selling Venezuelan oil on the international stage. This became known through a report by Bloomberg, citing a statement from the U.S. Department of Energy. In the official statement, it is said: "The U.S. has commenced the implementation of sales of Venezuelan oil in the international market, which is aimed at benefiting both the United States and Venezuela, as well as our allies. We have engaged the world's largest traders and
A batch of potatoes that does not meet phytosanitary requirements was discovered at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The statement was made by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the agency, on January 7, 2026, at the "Consolidated Post" near the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint, employees of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine identified during phytosanitary control that a batch of potatoes
On the London ICE exchange, the price of Brent crude oil futures for delivery in March 2026 fell below $60 per barrel for the first time since December 19, 2025. This data was obtained from trading reports. As of 10:39 Bishkek time, the price of Brent had dropped by 0.89% to $59.97 per barrel. By 10:51, the futures showed a slight slowdown with a decline of 0.74%, reaching $60.06 per barrel.
By the beginning of 2025, the National Bank of Poland became the leader in gold purchases, increasing its reserves by 95 tons. The National Bank of Kazakhstan follows, adding 49 tons to its reserves. This data is presented by the World Gold Council. According to experts, in November 2024, central banks around the world continued to actively increase their gold reserves, acquiring 45 tons of the precious metal. Although the volume of purchases slightly decreased compared to October, it still
According to the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, 63 new agricultural enterprises were opened in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. These enterprises focus on the processing of agricultural products and the development of infrastructure in the fields of trade and logistics. Among them are trade and logistics centers, as well as factories for processing grains, fruits, vegetables, berries, as well as production facilities for dairy, meat, and fish
Applications have been submitted to the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic for the establishment of a new commercial bank called "Post Bank," which will utilize the network of OJSC "Kyrgyzpost" to provide its services to the population. "Post Bank" plans to offer a wide range of basic banking services, applying an agency model in accordance with the current legislation and regulatory acts of the NB KR.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the adoption of a resolution that amends the regulation of the activities of the Open Joint Stock Company "Financial Company of Credit Unions" and credit unions. This decision will allow the FCCU to expand its powers, including the ability to provide loans not only to credit unions but also to individuals and legal entities.
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, a batch of dried apricots weighing 23 tons was sent to China for the first time in 2025. It is noted that this event marks a significant step in expanding Kyrgyzstan's export capabilities. Agricultural products and processed goods from the country are confidently entering international markets, and the geography of export supplies continues to grow.
The production volume increased by 15.31 billion soms compared to the same period in 2024. According to data for January–November 2025, the total production volume in the processing industry reached 94 billion 230 million soms. This is an increase of 15 billion 31 million soms or 19% compared to the same period in 2024.
In their new report, experts from QCP Capital point out that the rise in prices for Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have emerged from a long sideways trend, coincided with recent events in Venezuela, including the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.
In 2026, Google and Microsoft are launching unique projects in Finland, where the waste heat from servers running artificial intelligence is used to heat residential buildings.
The lunar race of 2026 is taking on new forms as the United States faces technical challenges and funding constraints, while China confidently moves towards its goal of landing taikonauts on the Moon by 2030. This is the first time in decades that U.S. leadership in space is under threat.