The Minister of Economic Development of Russia, Maxim Reshetnikov, discussed issues of bilateral cooperation with Kyrgyz colleagues, including migration, trade, and the processes of "whitening" goods at the border, reports "Nomad TV".
The food fair in Naryn was held, organized at the initiative of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The Ministry reported that at the fair, a kilogram of meat was sold for 650 soms, and suzmo for 150 soms, while other goods were offered at affordable prices.
In the city of Kara-Kul in the Jalal-Abad region, there is a large bridge. It is located on the right side of the Bishkek–Osh highway. During the construction of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station, 3 million cubic meters of cement were transported across this bridge, which was poured into the foundation of the dam, along with tons of metal structures, and hundreds of vehicles passed over it.
25-year-old Aman recently got married, but he lacked the funds for the wedding and was forced to take out a loan secured by his house. Currently, his young family is expecting a child, and the debt continues to grow. His salary barely covers the interest on the loan. To address his financial difficulties, Aman has decided to go abroad to earn money to pay off the loans and then determine his next steps. He does not have a clear plan, just hope for the best. The authors of the new guide
According to information provided by the National Statistics Committee, during the first ten months of this year, Kyrgyzstan increased its import volume of mandarins by 16.7% compared to the same period last year. During the specified period, 22,048 tons of mandarins were imported into the country, with China and Turkey being the main suppliers.
The agency responsible for regulating the financial market has presented an updated list of countries that pose high risks in the context of combating the financing of terrorism and the legalization of criminal proceeds (CFT/AML). Organizations operating in the non-banking financial market are recommended to adopt stricter measures for client verification, as well as to apply other sanctions provided by law regarding transactions with these jurisdictions.
In the course of 11 months of the current year, the budget of Kyrgyzstan received 19 billion 493.06 million soms from excise taxes on goods produced domestically and imported from EAEU countries, according to information provided by the Tax Service. According to the service's data, revenues from excise taxes increased by 3 billion 1.7 million soms, which is a growth of 17.3 percent compared to the same period last year.
In the next five years, Gazprom plans to significantly increase the volume of gas supplies to Central Asia, expecting more than a twofold growth. In light of reduced supplies to Europe, the company is seeking alternative markets to redirect its volumes, as reported by the publication Vedomosti, citing analytical data from Gazprombank. It is expected that the volume of supplies will reach 19-20 billion cubic meters.
Today, December 22, the Committee on International Affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh approved a draft agreement for a loan and grant amounting to over 8 million euros for the modernization of wastewater treatment facilities in Osh. The First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, presented the project, noting that as a result of the modernization of the first complex of wastewater treatment facilities, its capacity will increase from 20 to 40
In the territory of Balakchy, the construction of a laboratory intended for plant quarantine is underway, with financial support from the Islamic Development Bank. The total amount allocated for the implementation of the project, including the purchase of laboratory equipment, office technology, and furniture, is $350,000.
In the first 11 months of 2025, the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan recorded excise tax revenue amounting to 19 billion 493.06 million soms from goods produced in the country and imported from EAEU member states. According to the agency's information, this figure shows an increase compared to the same period in 2024 by 3 billion 1.7 million soms, which is a 17.3% increase.
According to data from the National Bank, the economy showed positive results in the third quarter of 2025. "Increasing household incomes, active consumer lending, and an influx of remittances contribute to the growth of domestic demand throughout the year," noted the regulator's specialists. The expected real GDP growth is approximately 9.5%, which takes into account the actual increase in citizens' incomes and the rising demand, according to National Bank experts. It is
The new mineral, jinxu, was discovered at the nickel-cobalt deposit of Longhua, located in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China. This was reported by China Central Television. Jinxu is a sulfide containing nickel, bismuth, antimony, and arsenic. Specialists from the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences made this discovery, which received official recognition after a vote by the commission of the International Mineralogical Association, which is responsible for the
The prices for the buyback of gold bars from the National Bank, that is, for their resale back, continue to rise, according to information from the NB KR. Currently, the buyback prices are: 1 g - 13,559 soms; 2 g - 25,842 soms; 5 g - 62,857 soms; 10 g - 123,897 soms; 1 ounce (31.1 g) - 381,877 soms; 100 g - 1,223,285 soms. It should be noted that this refers to gold of 999 purity.
From December 18 to 20, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Sydykov, attended the working visit of the country's president, Sadyr Japarov, to Japan. This event took place as part of the first summit of the "Central Asia + Japan" dialogue and a business forum dedicated to the same issue. During the visit, an important agreement regarding the elimination of double taxation on income and measures to prevent tax evasion was signed between Bakyt Sydykov and the
Recently, the United Kingdom announced the imposition of sanctions against the Kyrgyz company LLC "Kifiko." The relevant information was published in official documents available here. According to the UK Foreign Office, financial restrictions have been imposed on LLC "Kifiko," which include a ban on providing trust services, and these came into effect on December 18. This company is also subject to the general sanctions regime concerning measures directed against Russia.
With the approach of the New Year holidays, there is an increase in the import of goods of the corresponding assortment in Kyrgyzstan. According to the State Customs Service, statistics show a significant increase in the import of products that are in demand ahead of the holidays.
During his working visit to the Russian Federation, President Sadyr Japarov made a statement at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersburg. Discussing the results of the past year, he noted that the Union successfully navigated this period, emphasizing that 2025 will be filled with significant events for the socio-economic progress of the member countries. Japarov mentioned the economic resilience of the Union, the development of cooperation, and the strengthening of
China and Kyrgyzstan are developing cooperation at various levels, including the business sector. Soon, a center will be opened in Bishkek that will focus on training mid-level specialists, further confirming the strengthening of ties between the two countries.
Unlike many European and Asian countries where online movie viewing prevails, Kyrgyzstan maintains its unique tradition - cinemas remain popular. As reported by the director of "Kyrgyztasimasy," Almaz Tulekeyev, in an interview with Kaktus.media, about 80% of all movie screenings in the country take place in cinemas, while only 10-20% of content is available on online platforms. He noted: "For our people, going to the cinema is a way to spend time with family and friends, enjoy
The cryptocurrency exchange Binance, one of the largest in the world, has announced the addition of a new trading pair on its spot platform. Starting from December 24, 2025, at 08:00 UTC, users will be able to trade KGST/USDT, as stated in the company's official release. Simultaneously with the start of trading, the trading bot feature will be available for this pair, including Spot Algo Orders, allowing traders to automate their trades and enhance their trading strategies.
The Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service, Mirlan Rakhmanov, stated in an interview with the program "Ala-Too LIVE" that the strengthening of tax procedures and digitalization have contributed to a reduction in the level of the shadow economy in the country and an increase in planned tax revenues. “We have repeatedly made changes to the Tax Code to improve tax administration. In particular, we have revised the use of electronic waybills (EWT), which are now used only in three
The countries intend to develop cooperation in the field of international cargo transportation
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To maintain health and a balanced diet, it is necessary to include foods of all colors in your diet, which is especially important during the autumn-winter period when the body lacks sunlight. For this reason, the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan and the Bishkek city administration organized a traditional weekend market in the square in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where residents can stock up on healthy products such as dried fruits, nuts, jams, and fresh sea buckthorn
The main export destinations have become Russia and Uzbekistan Cosmetic products from Kyrgyzstan are gaining popularity on the international stage. From January to October of this year, approximately 2,200 tons of these products were exported, which significantly exceeds nearly 930 tons for the same period in 2024.
During the EAEU summit taking place in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that the economies of the member countries are demonstrating positive results. He emphasized that Kyrgyzstan has become a leader in GDP growth, which reached over 10% in 2025. Putin mentioned that this year, the economies of the EAEU countries are showing a confident positive trend. According to him, the total volume of agricultural production has increased by more than 2%, retail trade by 3%, and
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan summarized the results of its work over the past 11 months in the field of irrigation and providing the population with clean water. During this period, 5.6 billion cubic meters of water were used in the country. More than 77 thousand farmers and 404 legal entities were provided with irrigation water, and over 2.8 million hectares of agricultural land were irrigated. Here are the main achievements: - 10
The State Tax Service warns about an increase in cases of fraud. Fraudsters are sending messages on behalf of STS employees, demanding money transfers. The STS emphasizes that they never require tax payments through messengers or social networks.
The February futures for gold reached a new high, increasing by 1.1% to $4,435.6 per troy ounce. At the same time, the March 2026 silver futures rose by 2.55%, reaching $69,210 per troy ounce. At the opening of trading, silver climbed to $69,525, marking a new all-time high, according to data from the New York Comex exchange. The price of the January platinum futures also showed an increase, rising by 4.16% compared to the previous session, and reached $2,102.6 per troy ounce, which is the
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the current exchange rates for December 22: The US dollar remains at 87.45 soms, indicating its stability, while other currencies, such as the euro and the ruble, have depreciated against the som. A similar situation is observed in commercial banks: the dollar's value remains unchanged, while the euro and the ruble have lost value over the weekend.
Photo from the internet. The Chinese yuan has stabilized after reaching a new annual price record Based on data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange rates in Bishkek, there has been a decrease in the official rates of the euro, ruble, and tenge. At the same time, the US dollar and Chinese yuan remained stable. US Dollar:
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, a new modern complex for fattening and slaughtering livestock has been launched, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. This complex is capable of housing and fattening 200 heads of cattle, including cows and horses, as well as 1,500 heads of small livestock, such as sheep and goats. Additionally, it has the capacity to slaughter up to 100 heads of livestock per day and fully complies with modern sanitary and veterinary standards.
Balanced nutrition includes products of all colors, which is especially important in the autumn-winter period when the body lacks sunlight. The Minister of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, together with the Bishkek city administration, organized a traditional weekend fair in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. Residents are invited to stock up on dried fruits, nuts, jams, and fresh sea buckthorn brought from ecologically clean areas of the country to help combat colds. Products such
According to the information presented at the Moscow City Council on the morning of December 22, the currency exchange rates at exchange points are as follows:
Information about currency exchange rates has been gathered from various commercial banks' websites. If you have any questions regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. This information is current as of its publication date. Please note that the rates are for cash exchange and may change throughout the day.
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan expressed disagreement with Belarus's initiative to expand the pilot project concerning customs checks on clothing and footwear. The proposal includes a more detailed inspection that covers not only average prices and volumes but also characteristics, trademarks, manufacturers, and the country of origin of the goods. This was reported by "Kommersant". Both countries rejected the proposal to extend the previously approved pilot project, which was
The expectations of the Eurasian Development Bank regarding the economic growth of Central Asian countries, Russia, and Belarus over the next three years have a positive tone. Forecasts for many states have been revised upward. However, the level of inflation in most countries in the region remains high. The main factors contributing to this are the rise in tariffs and the increase in food prices in international markets. Kyrgyzstan will also not be left out of this trend, and prices are
According to information from the Yonhap agency, Kyrgyzstan has become the largest buyer of used cars from South Korea. Over the past 12 months, there has been a significant increase in interest in the market for used Korean-made cars, with supplies significantly rising to Eurasian countries. Key buyers have emerged from states that were not previously major destinations for exports, according to data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, as well as the Institute of Automotive
The total potential of Kyrgyzstan's energy resources is 245.2 billion kWh, of which only 142.5 billion kWh are technically accessible. However, currently, only 10% of this volume has been utilized. Hydroelectric power plants account for 90% of all electricity generation, and most of them are located in the southern part of the country. Unfortunately, all these stations were built during the Soviet period, so they require modernization. Donor funds are being used to increase their capacity
In accordance with the update to the anti-Russian sanctions list, the authorities of the United Kingdom have added companies from Central Asia. The new measures came into effect on December 18 and include financial restrictions and asset freezes, according to information published by the British Treasury.
A meeting took place in the capital of Afghanistan between Almaz Turgunbaev, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, and Abdul Haidari, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Afghanistan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport, the main focus of the meeting was on the development of transport cooperation and the expansion of international cargo transportation. Kyrgyzstan proposed to exchange transit transport permits for 2026 in
Iraq, experiencing a serious water crisis that has become the most extensive in decades, has reached an agreement with Turkey on the joint use of water resources. This decision became necessary due to the noticeable decrease in the levels of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which is associated with drought, climate change, dam construction upstream, and infrastructure issues.
In recent weeks, banks from countries friendly to Russia have intensified control over operations related to Russian citizens, suspending certain financial transactions. As reported by RBC, this information has come from lawyers and consultants in the field of international business. Among those who have tightened their checks are financial institutions in Armenia and Serbia, where difficulties are observed in conducting operations through certain credit organizations. Compliance checks have
Elon Musk, the renowned American entrepreneur, once again surprised the public just a few days after becoming the first person in the world with a net worth exceeding $600 billion. According to data published by Forbes, his wealth has surpassed the $700 billion mark. Archive photo. Elon Musk's net worth exceeded $700 billion
With the approach of the New Year holidays, the fair becomes a place where people come for meat, meat products, cheeses, mushrooms, fish, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits.
On December 18, 2025, the Cabinet approved Resolution No. 811, which introduces changes to taxation, excise regulation, and import control. The main goal of the new document is to increase budget revenues and strengthen tax administration; it comes into effect 10 days after publication. Import from the EAEUThe resolution clarifies the procedure for issuing tax registration certificates for importers of goods from EAEU countries. Tax authorities are now required to verify the actual place of
During the business forum "Central Asia + Japan," which took place in Tokyo, Kazakhstan and Japan signed over 60 agreements worth more than $3.7 billion. This was reported by Tengrinews.kz. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, noted that this forum holds significant importance for both Kazakhstan and the entire Central Asia. He emphasized that such events reflect the growing international role of the region in global processes.