The Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) held a final press conference on January 23, where the results of its operations for 2025 were presented. According to exchange specialists, 2025 was a period of significant achievements for the KSE. The total trading volume amounted to 219.7 billion soms, which is almost twice as much as in 2024, when the figure was 109.7 billion soms.
As reported by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, a project aimed at reducing water losses is planned in Kyrgyzstan. Within the framework of this project, negotiations have taken place with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) regarding the financing of the concrete lining of the Western Branch of the Second Big Chui Canal. Currently, an agreement is being prepared, which will
In Kyrgyzstan, a transition to a digital system for accounting breeding livestock is being implemented. This became known during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, and Ecology, where Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Janibek Kerimaliev spoke. According to Kerimaliev, previously breeding cards were issued in paper form, but now there are plans to replace them with an electronic format.
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Gold has surpassed the $5,000 per ounce mark on the exchange for the first time, continuing its historic rise. According to the BBC, since the beginning of 2025, the price of this precious metal has increased by more than 60%. The reason for this rise is the escalating tensions between the U.S. and NATO, particularly concerning Greenland, which has heightened concerns about financial and geopolitical instability.
The airline has increased the frequency of domestic flights with fixed discounted prices. Starting from January 4, 2026, Asman Airlines announced the launch and expansion of its subsidized flight program on domestic routes in Kyrgyzstan. These flights offer socially oriented fares, which should improve transportation accessibility in the regions, promote the development of domestic tourism, and enhance citizens' mobility. This information was provided by the press service of the
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved a draft agreement concerning electronic trade in goods within the EAEU. This document has been sent to the member states of the "five" for the necessary domestic procedures before its signing. According to the press service of the EEC, the agreement aims to establish unified principles for conducting electronic trade in the internal market, as well as to minimize risks associated with the emergence of barriers that
Central Asia is a key region where the "One Belt, One Road" initiative was first implemented. This region has become a model of successful joint construction within this initiative. Under the strategic leadership of state leaders, cooperation mechanisms in the "China-Central Asia" format continue to function steadily, ensuring constant growth in trade and economic relations.
Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev inspected the coal base of the Balykchy branch of OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur". During his visit, he received information about the operation of the Balykchy loading and unloading point (LUP) from the director of the base, A. Esenov. According to Esenov, there are currently 26 thousand tons of lump coal at the LUP intended for the Bishkek CHPP, as well as 2 thousand tons of graded coal that will be sent to the coal bases of the capital.
According to information provided by Eldiyar Mambetov, the head of the Operational Control Department of the State Tax Service, more than 3,600 patents for pawnshop activities were issued last year. He also noted that income from pawnshop activities exceeded 54 million soms.
On January 23, 2026, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Cabinet of Ministers and the company LLC "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. LTD" regarding the implementation of the project for the construction of a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River, located in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. According to the ministry's information, the signatories of the document were the Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov and the General Director of LLC
The National Bank reported that the license for conducting exchange operations of OsOO "Nasyr LTD" was revoked following a request submitted on January 23, 2026. This exchange office was located in the city of Talas, at 214 Otorbaeva Street, in the "Asia" shopping center.
In recent months, Turkey has significantly strengthened its position in the economy of Kyrgyzstan, becoming one of the three largest investors. In the first nine months of 2025, the volume of Turkish investments nearly doubled, increasing by 95.5%, as reported by TRT. According to data provided in the official report, the volume of investments from Turkey during this period reached $139.5 million, while in the same period of 2024, it was only $71.3 million.
Current data on foreign exchange rates at exchange points and commercial banks is published on the website valuta.kg. As of January 26, the exchange rates in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, are as follows:
In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a memorandum of understanding with the company LLC "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. LTD". This is related to a project for the construction of a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River, as reported by the Ministry of Energy. The document was signed by Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov and General Director of LLC "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. LTD" Tsu Chenzi.
Image from the internet. The Russian ruble reached a record value for the entire year of 2025 According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, as of January 26, there is an increase in the rates of the euro, Russian ruble, and Kazakh tenge, while the US dollar and Chinese yuan show a slight decrease. The dollar remains stable. US Dollar:
Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources. Ruslanbek Kenjaliev, an entrepreneur from Talas, has developed a new eco-friendly protein from beans after six years of research and practical experience. According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, this product is also known as "nutrition of nomads". “It has high nutritional value, surpasses meat in satiety, is easily digestible, and is suitable for all age groups,
On the morning of January 26, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moskovsky Soviet are presented as follows:
The Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, visited the Issyk-Kul region on a working trip, where he held meetings with representatives of companies engaged in renewable energy sources. First, the minister familiarized himself with the construction process of a solar power plant in the village of Toru-Aygyr, which is being developed by the company "Unigrin." During the inspection, Technical Director Timurlan Kadinov spoke about the current work and plans. He noted that construction work
On January 23, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a memorandum with LLC "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. Ltd" in the field of construction of a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River, located in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the KR. The memorandum was signed by Altynbek Rysbekov, Deputy Minister of Energy, and Tsu Chenzi, General Director of "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim
On the Comex exchange, the gold futures contract has for the first time surpassed the mark of $5,000 per troy ounce. As of December 5, according to Bishkek time, the price of the precious metal reached $5,027.3 per troy ounce, which is 0.82% higher than the previous value. On the same day, the silver futures also showed record growth, exceeding $105 per troy ounce; however, its price later slightly adjusted to $104.5 per troy ounce, which is 3.13% higher than the previous level.
The license for the construction activities of the company OsOO "Aalam Stroy" has been suspended for 90 days. This decision was the result of an inspection conducted by the Ministry of Construction.
According to information published in the Telegram channel by Sergey Tselikov, the director of the agency "Autostat," by 2025, every second Toyota sold in Russia will come through Kyrgyzstan. The import of cars has increased by 12% compared to 2024. The majority of new vehicles were assembled in China, while used cars mainly came from Japan.
Construction sites have been identified in Bishkek that do not have a single passport. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the city management of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department discovered several sites that are not registered in the registry and lack a single passport.
According to information provided by the Eurasian Economic Commission, online shopping is becoming increasingly common among the population of the EAEU countries. Currently, 95% of citizens in these states make purchases online. Lydia Osaulenko, head of the consumer rights protection department in the sanitary, phytosanitary, and veterinary measures department of the EEC, noted that among these shoppers, 80% also purchase various services.
Kyrgyzstan has been elected as the chair of the SPECA Program for 2026, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. This decision was made in Ashgabat during the SPECA week, which included the twentieth session of the Steering Committee and the second meeting of the SPECA Fund's Steering Committee.
As a result of the work of the Judicial Enforcement Service, 185 million 588 thousand 605 soms were collected in favor of various state and municipal institutions, including important structures such as the State Tax Service and the State Customs Service, as well as local self-government bodies. According to information from the General Prosecutor's Office, enforcement measures were also imposed on property, both movable and immovable, with a total estimated value of 344 million 924
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Bazar-Korgon district, a training seminar was held as part of the "AgroZooVet–2026" project. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the main objective of this event was to enhance the knowledge of farmers and specialists in the agricultural sector, implement new agro-technologies, and discuss pressing issues related to the development of agriculture.
The "Sultan" workshop, located in the Manas district of the Talas region, provides jobs for local residents, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Over the past week, there has been a rise in prices for certain products in Bishkek. In particular, the prices of bread, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, apples, pears, and sugar have increased. At the same time, buckwheat, cucumbers, onions, cabbage, and bananas have become cheaper. As a result, the cost of the minimum set of products has increased by 210 soms, totaling 6,932 soms.
According to data from Rosstat, gasoline AI-92 has increased by 0.1%, reaching 62.13 rubles (72.07 soms) per liter, while AI-95 also rose by 0.1% to 67.58 rubles (78.39 soms). Prices for gasoline AI-98 and higher have gone up by 0.2%, amounting to 90.64 rubles (105.14 soms) per liter. Diesel fuel has also become more expensive by 0.1%, with its price now at 77.02 rubles (89.34 soms).
During the meeting of the collegium of the Ministry of Energy, dedicated to the results of work for 2025, the Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev participated. According to the press service of the Cabinet, the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev and his deputies presented reports on current activities in the energy sector, the results of the ministry's work, as well as existing problems and future plans.
In Kyrgyzstan, international expert Takeuchi Norihiko has begun his work, having arrived under a technical cooperation agreement concluded between the two countries with the support of JICA. From December 10, 2025, he will provide consulting and analytical services to the National Investment Agency, including the development of the Investment Policy Development Strategy for Kyrgyzstan until 2030. His work will last for two years.
According to the report of the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Antimonopoly Service used budget funds with violations and ineffectively. Key issues include insufficient strengthening of the material and technical base, errors in accounting, questionable bonuses, and unjustified rental expenses.
For the first time in its history, the price of gold has surpassed the mark of $4,800 per ounce, according to data from the trading platform. The value of gold has once again reached record heights. Experts note that this precious metal is traditionally perceived as a reliable asset for capital protection amid economic and geopolitical instabilities.
A board meeting was held at the General Prosecutor's Office to discuss the results of the work of the Enforcement Service for the year 2025. According to information provided by the Prosecutor General's Office, the meeting noted a significant improvement in indicators for debt collection and enforcement of court decisions.
In Kyrgyzstan, the organization of regular fairs has begun, which will take place in every region of the country, including the capital Bishkek. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reports that local producers, farmers, and artisans will be able to offer their goods at these events until June 2026.
An important meeting took place in the Kyrgyz Republic between the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry and the leadership of the Azerbaijan-Kyrgyz Development Fund (AKDF). The main topic of discussion was the possibilities of attracting investments in the agricultural sector and processing. Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov and the head of the project implementation and PPP sector Iskak Anarbekov represented the Kyrgyz side, while the fund was represented by
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan recorded electricity consumption at over 19 billion kilowatt-hours. This information was announced at a recent meeting of the Ministry of Energy's board, according to data provided by the department's press service. During the report, it was noted that the total amount of electricity consumed was 19.3 billion kilowatt-hours. At the same time, electricity production amounted to 15.4 billion kilowatt-hours, of which:
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic with representatives of the Uzbek-Kyrgyz Development Fund (UKFR), dedicated to strengthening cooperation in the agro-industrial sector. The Ministry was represented by Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov and Iskhak Anarbekov, who oversees the project implementation and PPP sector. From the Ukrainian side, the discussion involved UKFR Chairman Aziz Aaliyev, Board Member Zhetigen
In the Manas district of the Talas region, there is an active growth in the number of farms that are starting to engage in the breeding of high-yield pedigree livestock. Currently, there are 48 specialized cooperatives in this area focused on meat and milk production.
The World Bank has approved a project aimed at creating the first unified electricity market in Central Asia. This initiative, designed for a ten-year period, is focused on enhancing cross-border trade and harmonizing energy systems, as stated on the organization's official website. In the first phase of the project, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the Energy Coordination Dispatch Center will receive financial support in the form of grants and concessional loans totaling $143.2
At the final press conference on January 23, 2026, the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) reported impressive results for its activities in 2025, which became a record year for the exchange. The total trading volume reached 219.7 billion soms, nearly double the figures of 2024. The KSE index increased by 54.76%, and the market capitalization reached 219.6 billion soms.
During a meeting of the Ministry of Energy's board, Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev expressed confusion over the lack of profit at OJSC "Electric Stations" for the past year, despite the transfer of the Bishkek CHPP to the management of the city hall. The company's General Director Alpbek Sadyrov noted that in the first half of 2025, "Electric Stations" showed a profit; however, by the end of the year, the financial result turned out to be negative due to loan
The Regional Manager of the World Bank for Procurement in Europe and Central Asia, Felipe Goya, noted that the competitive procurement system in Kyrgyzstan has already proven its effectiveness. Currently, the electronic public procurement platform unites over 3,700 buyers and more than 40,000 suppliers, and also includes centralized procurement, creating an efficient system.
The tax on transfers through foreign banks is now 0.1% instead of 0.2% The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed that the tax rate on transactions using foreign banks has been reduced. The current tax rate is 0.1%, which is half of the previous rate of 0.2%. These changes were made to the Tax Code in accordance with a new law that was adopted on December 31, 2025. The new tax regime, known as the "transaction tax," applies to money transfers made from accounts of foreign
According to the Ministry of Energy, in 2025 Kyrgyzstan imported 3.885 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, which corresponds to a plan fulfillment rate of 89-90 percent. However, the shortfall amounted to 499 million kilowatt-hours. The General Director of JSC "NESK," Ilgiz Sydygaliev, reported that the shortfall of electricity was distributed among the countries as follows:
In 2025, an analytical report by the International Monetary Fund was presented, dedicated to the state of the labor market in Kyrgyzstan, its problems, and possible solutions. Kaktus.media spoke with the author of this report, Farid Talyshly, who shared the main trends and vulnerabilities, as well as explained what steps need to be taken for the labor market to become more adaptive for employers and employees.