The operation of all mining farms in Kyrgyzstan has been temporarily suspended, as reported by Kamchybek Tashiev, who is the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). This decision was made in collaboration with representatives of the energy sector.
From January to August of this year, the Kyrgyz Republic exported 65 million 496 thousand liters of automotive gasoline, amounting to $29.6 million. This data was obtained based on the analysis of the latest information from the National Statistics Committee. For comparison, from January to June 2024, the volume of supplies amounted to 35 million 313.1 thousand liters of fuel and lubricants worth $16.1 million.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the cessation of minting one-cent coins, as reported in an article by The New York Times.
At a recent press conference, Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev announced that the population of the country is fully meeting its electricity payment obligations. According to him, there are currently no issues with accounts receivable. “Previously, we had to conduct raids with journalists, look for non-payers, disconnect their electricity, and take them to court. Today, there is no such situation. We are grateful to our people, who pay their electricity bills 100%. In case of non-payment,
According to Bloomberg, citing data from analytical companies Vortexa, Kpler, and OilX, around one billion barrels of oil have accumulated on tankers in the world's oceans. According to the publication, a significant portion of this volume belongs to countries under international sanctions. Between 20 to 40 percent of the total oil is linked to supplies from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
Financial and credit organizations in Kyrgyzstan are now allowed to open special escrow accounts for working with virtual assets, according to a statement from the National Bank of the country. This step is necessary for conducting operations with cryptocurrencies and tokens.
The Minister of Energy, Talaibek Ibraev, has instructed strict compliance with the cabinet of ministers' resolution regarding electricity conservation (order dated November 5, 2025, No. 949-t). He indicated that electricity disconnections in educational institutions should only occur after classes have ended and before they begin, in order to ensure the continuity of the educational process.
According to information from the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, the total volume of transactions with virtual assets in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1 trillion 784.1 billion soms. However, it is not specified for which particular period this turnover was recorded. Farhat Iminov, chairman of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies, previously reported that the volume of cryptocurrency transactions increased from 5 billion soms in
Recently, the President of Russia approved the temporary import of goods from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan without mandatory labeling under a simplified scheme, which will be in effect until December 10. As a result, about 1,500 vehicles with cargo crossed the border into the Russian Federation, as reported by the Federal Customs Service. In the agency's statement, it was specified: "Compliance with the established requirements is not considered a violation of customs obligations or
According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, there is an increase in prices for the buyback of gold bars. This applies to the sale of bars back to the National Bank. Current buyback prices: 1 g - 12,997 soms; 2 g - 24,718 soms; 5 g - 60,029 soms; 10 g - 118,241 soms; ounce (31.1 g) - 364,312 soms; 100 g - 1,166,816 soms. This refers to gold of 999 purity.
During the opening of the exhibition "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025," the director of the National Agency for Investments of the Kyrgyz Republic (NAI), Ravshanbek Sabirov, stated that the agency is actively working to present Kyrgyzstan as a country attractive for investments, innovations, and international cooperation. He noted that one of the most significant achievements is Kyrgyzstan receiving a gold medal in the Empowering Lives category at the World Expo "EXPO-2025," taking
At the opening of the exhibition "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025," the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Temir Sariev, emphasized the importance of regularly organizing exhibitions, especially within the country. He noted that a key aspect of these events is providing local producers with a platform to showcase their products and reveal the economic potential of Kyrgyzstan, including its regions.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported that the country fully meets its needs for beef and lamb. At the same time, the agency noted that poultry meat is entering the market under an established quota: in 2025, 58,000 tons were imported, and 48,000 tons are planned for 2026.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has published a draft resolution that reintroduces a ban on the import of electronic cigarettes for public discussion. Essence of the Proposal The Cabinet proposes to extend the import ban for a period of six months, which will apply to: electronic cigarettes and nicotine delivery systems with liquid, classified under the EAEU HS code 2404 12 000 0; liquids containing nicotine in cartridges and tanks, also under the same EAEU HS code 2404 12 000 0. In
Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), addressed akims, mayors, and presidential representatives in the regions due to the rise in prices for meat and other food products. In an interview with Tegion TV, he stated that he has recently traveled extensively across the regions, including Chon-Alai, Osh, Uzgen, Jalal-Abad, and Balakchy. During these meetings, residents mainly expressed dissatisfaction regarding the
On November 10, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted the sale of $173.9 million in the foreign exchange market, according to information provided by the financial regulator. Of the total amount, $63.5 million was sold with settlements on the transaction date, while $108.6 million was sold with settlements on a different date.
The budget proposal has been approved by the House of Representatives of the United States, bringing an end to the prolonged shutdown, which has become the longest in the country's history. Support for the document came from 222 House members, while a simple majority of 217 votes out of 433 was required for its passage. With four members absent, the necessary minimum for approval was reduced to 215 votes. The proposal received votes from 216 Republicans and six Democrats.
In Kyrgyzstan, the sewing industry is facing a new crisis, caused not by a lack of orders or a shortage of labor. The main factor has been the tightened control measures at the border with Kazakhstan, introduced by Russia. As reported by 24.kg, Zarlyk Imankulov, a member of the board of the "Legprom" association, stated that since September of this year, there have been significant delays in cargo at the Kazakhstan-Russia border. This creates difficulties for Russian customers who are
Kyrgyzstan, fully providing itself with beef and lamb, demonstrates stable results in this area, according to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. However, the situation with poultry meat requires attention: in 2025, 58,000 tons were imported, and in 2026, a supply of 48,000 tons is expected according to the established quota.
According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Regional Development, Kyrgyzstan fully meets its needs for beef and lamb. At the same time, poultry meat is imported under established quotas: in 2025, 58 thousand tons were imported, and in the following year, 2026, 48 thousand tons are expected. Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of this ministry, reported on the measures being taken to maintain price stability amid persistently high inflation
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The exchange rates set by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan for November 13 are as follows: Exchange rates for all currencies, except the dollar, have increased.
About a billion barrels of oil are accumulating on tankers in the ocean, as reported by Bloomberg, based on information from Vortexa, Kpler, and OilX. A significant portion of this volume comes from countries under sanctions. According to various estimates, between 20% and 40% of the oil on tankers belongs to Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak, a visit was made by the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev to the branch of the "Southern Regional Soil and Agrochemical Station." This event was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. During his visit, the minister emphasized the importance of scientific research for the agricultural sector, noting: “The modern agricultural sector
In Kyrgyzstan, there has arisen a need to separate the mining sector and geology into a distinct direction. This was stated by Duishenbek Kamchybekov, the chairman of the Association of Miners and Geologists of the Kyrgyz Republic, in his address to the president and the head of the State Committee for National Security.
In the morning of November 13, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moscow City Council are presented as follows:
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As of November 13, 2025, the National Bank has published the official exchange rates. 1 US dollar (USD) – 87.4500 soms (unchanged) 1 euro (EUR) – 101.2409 soms (increase of 0.2012) 1 Russian ruble (RUB) – 1.0797 soms (increase of 0.0022) 1 Kazakh tenge (KZT) – 0.1667 soms (increase of 0.0002) 1 Chinese yuan (CNY) – 12.2870 soms (increase of 0.0076) In commercial banks, the average buying rate for the dollar is 87.34 soms, while the selling rate is 87.80 soms.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Kyrgyzstan fully meets its needs for beef and lamb. However, according to the ministry, the import of poultry meat continues: in 2025, 58 thousand tons were imported, and in 2026, a supply of 48 thousand tons is expected.
Photo from the internet. After a brief strengthening of the som, caused by the National Bank's intervention, the currency has depreciated again. Data provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek show that the exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have increased, while the dollar remains stable. US Dollar:
The Canadian government has updated its list of anti-Russian sanctions, adding a number of new organizations and companies. This was reported in a statement from the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among the new targets of sanctions are: the Russian liquefied natural gas production plant and the maritime LNG terminal "Gazprom LNG Portovaya," the Novatek project "Arctic LNG - 2," as well as the Kyrgyz "Capital Bank of Central Asia" and the A7 platform for
The geological service agency, part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, intends to carry out a number of significant activities and initiatives by the end of 2025, as stated in official sources. Work on the draft law
In Kyrgyzstan, a meeting of the working group preparing the State Program for the Development of High-Mountain, Remote, and Border Territories, planned until 2030, took place. The meeting, chaired by Choro Seyitov, the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, brought together representatives from various government agencies. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Development Policy Institute within the framework of the initiative "For the Development of Local
Today, November 12, an additional issue of shares of the State Mortgage Company was placed on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. As a result of this step, the company's capital increased by 40.5 billion soms. This recapitalization was approved in early 2025. The shares of the State Mortgage Company were offered for sale at a price of 100,000 soms per share, and the total trading volume reached 40.48 billion soms. A total of 404,804 shares were sold in one transaction. The placement was conducted
The Central Bank of Russia plans to amend its list of fraud indicators by adding large transfers to personal accounts via the Fast Payment System (FPS). This was reported by the Meduza portal, citing Vadim Uvarov, head of the information security department at the Central Bank. According to Uvarov, fraudsters have begun convincing Russian citizens to transfer funds from their accounts in other banks to their own accounts.
According to the forecast by the International Energy Agency (IEA), published in Reuters, global demand for oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to show steady growth in the coming decades until the middle of the 21st century. IEA analysts predict that under the current policy level, oil consumption could reach 113 million barrels per day by 2050, which is 13% higher than expected in 2024.
Today, a meeting of the transport ministers of Central Asia was held in Tashkent, attended by the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abdykalyk Syrgabaev. The focus of the discussion was on issues related to the development of transport infrastructure, the formation of multimodal corridors, and strengthening cooperation between regions. Syrgabaev noted a significant increase in cargo transportation volumes through the Kyrgyz-Chinese checkpoints "Torugart"
According to the Eurasian Development Bank, Central Asia and the South Caucasus are leading in the growth of warehouse infrastructure in the Eurasian region, and this trend is expected to continue until 2040. Forecasts indicate a significant increase in warehouse capacities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan: from 2.7 million square meters in 2025 to 19.6 million square meters by 2040, representing more than a sevenfold increase.
The leading specialist of the State Agency for Land Resource Management, Aidar Sukenbaev, shared his opinion on the possible decrease in real estate prices in 2026 during the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. According to him, housing prices may fall by 5-10% due to current research. However, as the expert noted, such a decrease will not be long-term, as high demand for housing remains. One of the reasons for this is internal migration, as many people move to large cities
Over the past ten years, many Kyrgyzstani individuals who moved to the USA have found their place in the freight transportation sector, especially in the trucking business. However, there is another interesting aspect — dispatch work, which is also available to Kyrgyzstani people and can be performed remotely from Kyrgyzstan, bringing income by American standards. Erkin Kozhaliev, the director of Supreme Dispatch, spoke about how remote work is developing in Kyrgyzstan and what is needed to
In the Talas region, as part of raid activities, employees of the regional department of the Environmental and Technical Inspection and the Talas Department of Internal Affairs conducted an inspection in the territories of the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts.
The increase in the authorized capital of OJSC "Kyrgyzstan Airports" became possible thanks to the actions of the prosecutor's office. The press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that the amount of the increase was 15.2 billion soms. During an inspection conducted by the Transport Prosecutor's Office, ineffective use of state property by the company was identified.
In anticipation of the heating season for 2025-2026, the Bishkek city administration has planned to stockpile 240.2 thousand tons of coal to supply the population. According to the Department of Fuel and Energy Complex, the stockpiling began in July and will continue until the end of the current year. As of November 11, 159.43 thousand tons of coal have been stockpiled, which is 66.3% of the established plan. Currently, the remaining coal is distributed as follows: at fuel bases - 3,741 tons;
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration has presented a draft resolution regarding the "Procedure for Conducting Analysis and Forecasting Demand for Qualified Labor" for public discussion. Goals and Objectives of the Initiative
According to the Civil Budget of Kyrgyzstan for 2026, presented by the Ministry of Finance, it is planned to increase spending on education next year. Compared to the approved budget for 2025, this increase will amount to 20 billion 107.6 million soms.
In response to recent statements by Almazbek Atambayev, the former president of Kyrgyzstan, who spoke out against mining and the export of electricity, the country's Minister of Energy Taalaybek Ibraev expressed his opinion, calling such statements "absurd in conditions of shortage." The head of the ministry noted that such remarks from the former president are often irresponsible. “Atambayev continues to make statements without taking responsibility for his words. He is indeed
In an interview with 24.kg, Talaybek Ibraev reported a critically low water level in the Toktogul Reservoir, which is 2 billion cubic meters lower compared to last year.
According to data provided by the Ministry of Finance, from January to September of this year, the national budget of Kyrgyzstan received 87.2% more from the income tax of mining companies compared to the same period in 2022. This year, tax revenues from gold mining companies amounted to 19 billion 458.9 million soms (equivalent to 222.3 million dollars), while for the same period last year, the amount was only 10 billion 390.4 million soms (about 118.7 million dollars).