The press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan announced the release of Bektur Aliev from the position of Deputy Chairman of the National Bank. Medet Tairov has taken his place, having previously held another position in the banking sector.
In the first 11 months of 2025, the volume of foreign economic activity in Kyrgyzstan amounted to $14 billion 19.4 million. According to information from the National Statistical Committee, this is 11.2 percent less than in the same period of 2024. The acceleration of the decline has become noticeable: for 10 months, the drop was 9.6 percent. Significant Reduction in Exports The key factor behind the negative dynamics was a sharp decrease in export supplies, which fell by 43.5 percent. During
An international jewelry exhibition, Vicenzaoro, took place in Italy, where the Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, held a series of meetings with representatives of well-known Italian brands and industry associations. During his visit, he familiarized himself with the latest global trends in the jewelry industry.
On January 19, 2026, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan carried out its first intervention, selling $134.05 million on the interbank market. In comparison, last year the regulator conducted eight interventions, resulting in the sale of $853 million. The largest amount of currency sold last year was $179.5 million, recorded in December.
A resident of the village of Chym-Korgon, Samat Aydaraliev, shared his experience in preparing feed for livestock, particularly regarding the corn stalks he collects from his garden. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he noted: “I gather 4-5 stacks, each containing about 100 stalks. The weight of one bundle is roughly equal to that of a bale of alfalfa. When autumn comes, we cut the corn with a sickle, tie the stalks into bundles, and stack them. Previously, when there was no
A new all-Russian classifier of positions and professions has been adopted in Russia, replacing the outdated list that had been in effect since 1994. The previous version did not correspond to the modern realities of the labor market, and now thousands of specialists working in the informal sector have received official codes and social guarantees.
OJSC "Kyrgyz Agroholding" has announced a new project that includes mobile points for selling meat products. This project is being implemented with the support of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Economist Sergey Ponomarev expressed his opinion regarding the initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture concerning the establishment of mobile points for selling meat products at affordable prices. He emphasized that this measure helps to create socially important infrastructure by eliminating unnecessary links in the supply chain from producers to consumers. “This initiative is undoubtedly beneficial and will primarily bring advantages to consumers. Social prices are especially important for
At a recent meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, as well as in the field of Architecture and Construction, a decision was made to support the draft law concerning the "Ratification of the Protocol on Amendments to the Agreement on the Eurasian Economic Union," which was signed on July 28, 2025, in Moscow and pertains to the original Agreement dated May 29, 2014. Sultan Akhmatov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, presented information that the proposed
According to the economic growth forecast for Kyrgyzstan for 2026-2028, prepared by the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD), the country's budget shows a record surplus due to an increase in non-tax revenues. The EFSD emphasized that the revenues from the profits of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan for 2024 amounted to 45.7 billion soms (equivalent to 3.7% of GDP), contributing to the growth of non-tax revenues to 10.8% of GDP from January to September 2025, compared to
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic is working on a draft law that provides for the introduction of liability for non-compliance in the production and certification of halal products. According to the department, changes to the Code of Offenses will include fines for the sale of halal products and the provision of halal services without the appropriate certificates.
As part of the digitalization program in Kyrgyzstan, the information system AIS "Expertise" has been launched. This digital tool, developed by the Department of Expertise of Agricultural Crops and Horticulture under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, aims to automate the process of providing state-paid services. The implementation of this system is a significant step towards improving the quality of service for farmers and reducing corruption risks
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the gross grain harvest in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 amounted to 1.8 million tons, which is 14.2% less compared to 2024. At the same time, there is an increase in the gross harvest of fruit and berry crops by 17.5%, rice by 17%, vegetables by 11.3%, melons by 7.1%, and corn by 5.1%.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft law aimed at introducing liability for violations related to halal products and halal services issued without the necessary certification. According to the ministry, changes will be made to the Code of Administrative Offenses.
As a result of the deposit auction held on January 19, 2026, commercial banks were able to attract 9.6 billion soms. This information was provided by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. The auction was conducted for the placement of deposits for a period of one year, with a total volume of offered funds amounting to 20 billion soms. The demand from banks was high, reaching 11 billion 950 million soms.
As of the end of December 2025, the gross international reserves of Kyrgyzstan amounted to $8 billion 603.14 million, according to data from the National Bank. The regulator reports the following increase in reserves:
In Kyrgyzstan, 14.5 billion kWh of electricity is produced annually, including all small hydropower plants and thermal power plants. This was announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee, where Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov spoke. He also noted that the current demand for electricity reaches about 20 billion kWh, creating a deficit of 4.3 billion kWh.
At a meeting held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the results of the work for 2025 were discussed, and important tasks for 2026 were formulated. The agency's leadership highlighted priority areas in which efficiency needs to be improved.
According to information voiced by Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, the chief specialist of the forecasting, control, and monitoring department of the financial market regulation and supervision service, by 2027, the minimum authorized capital of pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan will be no less than 20 million soms. This data was presented during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" by the Kabar agency. Ashimjan uulu noted that the increase in authorized capital will occur in stages.
The Ministry of Energy proposes to conduct calculations with investors in foreign currency to attract investments in the energy sector. According to information voiced by Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee, the volume of electricity generated in Kyrgyzstan continues to grow, but consumption is increasing even faster. Currently, approximately 14.5 billion kilowatt-hours are generated in the country, while the demand reaches almost 20 billion
In light of discussions on social platforms and in the media about how many sellers at markets prefer cash and avoid QR payments, the Tax Service clarified that the main reason for this is the responsibility for using QR codes registered to individuals in the course of business activities. At the same time, tax officials do not have direct access to citizens' wallets, and control over this area is primarily the responsibility of banks.
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, held today, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov announced plans for the commissioning of small hydropower plants in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. The total capacity of the new facilities will be about 120 MW. He noted that the last commissioned station was the Kara-Kul HPP, which has a capacity of 18 megawatts. The event was attended by President Sadyr
There is a tightening of control over pawnshop activities in the country. Currently, there are 431 registered pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan, and the maximum interest rate for their services should not exceed 29.99%. This was reported by Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, the chief specialist of the forecasting and financial market control department, during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" by the Kabar agency. According to Ashimjan uulu, active work is currently underway to monitor
At today’s meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction, the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Renewable Energy Sources" was approved in the first reading. The Deputy Minister of Energy, Altynbek Rysbekov, emphasized that this draft law is aimed at developing renewable energy sources, modernizing the energy system, improving the investment climate, and ensuring sustainable economic growth
According to information presented by Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, the chief specialist of the forecasting, control, and monitoring department of the financial market regulation and supervision service, in 2025, pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan were fined a total of approximately 1.5 million soms. The information was provided during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" by the agency "Kabar". Ashimjan uulu noted that new rules came into effect for pawnshops on May 23, 2024, which
At a press conference at the "Kabar" agency, the chairman of the board, Malik-Aidar Abakirov, announced that 85% of guarantees have been provided to regional entrepreneurs. According to him, 66% of the fund's resources are directed towards supporting key sectors of the economy, including agriculture, processing, industry, tourism, and mortgage lending.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan presented the following foreign exchange rates as of January 20: The dollar rate remained unchanged, while the euro and ruble are starting to strengthen against the som.
Approval of the guarantee for a loan amounting to $25 million for the construction of the small hydroelectric power station "Djeruy" has been received from OJSC "State Financial Holding." This information was published by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. It has been reported that the decision was made at the general meeting of the holding's shareholders.
The Board of Directors of OJSC "Keremet Bank" decided at a meeting on January 14 to make changes to the composition of the management board. As a result, Zhenishbek Muratbekov, who held the position of Deputy Chairman, was relieved of his duties as he was elected to the bank's Board of Directors. This information was announced by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. It should be noted that Muratbekov held his position since April 1, 2025.
According to preliminary data, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan in 2025 amounted to 1 trillion 976.4 billion soms, which is 11.1% more compared to 2024. Over 11 months, the growth was 10.2%. The main factors contributing to GDP growth were commodity production, services, and net taxes on products.
The Joint Stock Company "Guarantee Fund" has made amendments to the legislation to make guarantees available not only for businesses but also for individuals. This was announced by the Chairman of the Board, Malik-Aidar Abakirov, at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency. According to Abakirov, the fund began providing guarantees to citizens for mortgage lending two years ago. "Many citizens face difficulties with the down payment. To solve this problem, they can
Citizens who were previously placed on the "blacklist" of banks will have the opportunity to apply for loans again after three years. This has become possible thanks to a bill that was approved in the first reading by the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh that deals with finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development. This bill aims to simplify citizens' access to credit resources and improve financial inclusion. In particular, it proposes to reduce the retention
In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, the construction of the "Papan" small hydropower plant with a capacity of 27 MW is actively continuing, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan. As of today, the following stages have been completed:
Farm labor includes not only skills in growing crops but also constant difficulties related to their sale. Currently, the price of potatoes in the regions is about 20-30 soms. There is demand for the products, but the connection between production and sales remains quite fragile. Former head of the rural administration Akylbek Dononbaev believes that the state should take a more active position rather than remain on the sidelines. He thinks that the main task of a farmer is not sales but
The first stop was a new office center at the corner of N. Isanova Street and Chuy Avenue. Here, they explored the conditions created in the business center after its renovation, as well as the innovative approaches used for organizing modern office spaces. Chan Anh Tuan, chairman of the board of the Vietnamese company "Rox Group," shared details about the functional capabilities of the center and its significance for the business potential of the capital.
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In Uzbekistan, large-scale actions aimed at improving the environmental situation in Tashkent have been announced. The National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change has confirmed a list of 87 enterprises that are considered environmentally hazardous and energy-intensive. These facilities will be gradually relocated outside the capital. The relocation process will include not only physical transfer but also complete modernization of technologies in accordance with international
According to information provided by the Eurasian Development Bank, from January to November 2025, the inflow of remittances to Kyrgyzstan increased by 17.2%. The main factor behind this growth was the inflow from Russia, which rose by 16.7%.
On January 7, 2026, a new dietary guideline concept for Americans for 2025–2030 was presented in the USA. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a complete reevaluation of nutritional approaches, effectively overturning previous views on carbohydrates. The focus is now on the quality of consumed products, with high-quality animal proteins such as meat, fish, and eggs taking center stage, in contrast to traditional carbohydrates like cereals
Starting from February 11, 2026, mandatory tracking of the transportation of alcoholic and tobacco products using navigation seals will be implemented in the Eurasian Economic Union. As part of the preparation for this innovation, the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan held an explanatory meeting with businesses.
On January 19, 2026, the National Bank conducted its first currency intervention, selling 134 million 50 thousand US dollars on the domestic market. In the past year, the regulator carried out eight interventions, with a total amount exceeding 800 million dollars. There were no reverse interventions last year.
Photo from the internet. Since December 2025, there has been a steady increase in the Chinese yuan against the som According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek, there is an increase in the exchange rates of the dollar, euro, ruble, tenge, and yuan. The dollar currently maintains a stable position. US Dollar:
To ensure phytosanitary safety at the state border, the Osh Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine is implementing enhanced control. According to information provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, an attempt to import 26 tons and 978 kg of onions from Uzbekistan through the "Dostuk" checkpoint was recorded at the end of last week.
In 2025, the price indicators for residential real estate per square meter in Bishkek increased by 26.8%, while in Osh, the growth was 37% compared to the previous year. This data was obtained from the analysis of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the government (GASRKG). In particular, in the Lenin District of Bishkek, the cost per square meter reached $1,867, in the Sverdlov District - $1,862, which corresponds to a growth of 37.1%. In the
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has granted a license for banking operations to the Closed Joint-Stock Company "Alma Finance Bank." This is reported in the official decision of the NB KR. The obtained license allows the new commercial bank to conduct financial operations in accordance with the legislation of the country in both national and foreign currencies.
The National Bank has presented data on foreign currency exchange rates against the som as of January 20. The exchange rate of the US dollar (USD) is 87.4500 soms, remaining unchanged;
At the end of last week, there was an attempt to import 26 tons and 978 kg of onions from Uzbekistan at the "Dostuk" checkpoint. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. The product was not allowed into the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic due to the lack of the necessary phytosanitary certificate and labeling that meets the established requirements.
On the morning of January 20, the exchange rates in the currency exchange offices at the Moscow City Council are presented as follows: