Kamchybek Tashiev spoke about the risks of introducing cryptocurrencies in Kyrgyzstan

At the meeting of the National Council on Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies held on October 24 in Bishkek, Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), noted that the digital economy presents not only opportunities but also certain threats. He emphasized that when developing regulations for the use of cryptocurrencies, it is essential to consider the interests of the country and security. "Every decision in this area must be carefully weighed against

Altynken: Competition for Services in Processing Gold-containing Concentrate

LLC "Altynken" is launching a competition for the provision of services for processing gold-containing concentrate.

Mining in Kyrgyzstan: What Will Become the Engine Instead of Gold

Recently, a forum titled "Dialogue on the Mining Industry: Investments, Transparency, Development" was held in Bishkek. Participants discussed the current state of the industry and key aspects that need attention to maximize Kyrgyzstan's profits from mining. Such a sector is quite rare in the world, and the demand and prices for resources are high. Kyrgyzstan has several promising deposits, but attracting investors will require serious work and evidence of the viability of

Almaty and Moscow Resume Direct Rail Service

Russian Railways has announced the restoration of direct train service between Almaty and Moscow. This event has become possible due to the resumption of through carriages, which will operate on the Moscow — Almaty route every two days, with a total travel time of about 3.5 days. The first train will depart from Almaty on October 26 at 20:00 local time; it will be part of train No. 7/8 Almaty — Saratov. In turn, train No. 85/86 Moscow — Derbent will depart from Moscow on October 30 at 19:27,

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Signed an Agreement for the Implementation of the Digital Som

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented a demo version of the digital som, developed on a private blockchain. This was announced by the Chairman of the National Bank, Melis Turgunbaev, during a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies. Since May 23, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has been collaborating with Build block TECH to create a prototype of the digital som, Turgunbaev reported.

In the city of Uzgen, the sale of meat at inflated prices was discovered

In Uzgen, several sellers who were selling meat at prices exceeding the established norms were fined. According to information from local authorities, on October 23, a raid was conducted in the city organized by the mayor's office and the Osh regional office for antimonopoly regulation, aimed at ensuring compliance with the new state norms for retail prices on meat products.

Kyrgyzstan — Leader in Central Asia in Cryptocurrency Usage

The President instructed to launch the KGST stablecoin and begin testing the digital som.

A meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies was held in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov and Binance cryptocurrency platform founder Changpeng Zhao. Following this meeting, the head of state announced several key directives:

The Deputy Head of the Cabinet visited the biolaboratory base in Sokuluk, where bulls named Agat, Tomsk, Chuvak, and Nik, weighing up to 1000 kilograms, are kept.

In the Sokuluk district, a ceremonial opening of the renovated laboratory and livestock facilities of the Biotechnology Department of the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pastures took place. According to the local administration, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev familiarized himself with the work of the laboratory. Among those present were also the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to

In six months, transactions with virtual assets in the Kyrgyz Republic exceeded 860 billion soms

According to information from Farhat Iminov, head of the secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies, the volume of transactions with virtual assets in the country continues to grow. Currently, there are about 200 licensed market participants operating in Kyrgyzstan, and over the past three years, the number of cryptocurrency exchange operators has increased 28 times.

How the national digital ecosystem will work, specialists explained

The draft resolution "On Approving the Regulations for the National Digital Ecosystem" has been initiated by the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies and is currently being presented for public discussion. According to the Digital Code, the main goal of the National Digital Ecosystem is to provide a variety of digital services, including state and municipal services. This will enable the effective functioning of government bodies.

Trump announced the cessation of trade negotiations with Canada

Photo from the internet Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced the termination of all trade negotiations with Canada. This was reported by The New York Times. On his page on Truth Social, he stated that this decision was made due to "fraud" related to an advertisement using the AI voice of Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.

In Kyrgyzstan, it is planned to allow banks to work with virtual assets in a pilot mode.

At the moment, there is no legal framework in Kyrgyzstan that allows banks to effectively work with virtual assets. This was reported by Farhat Iminov, head of the secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies, during a meeting in Bishkek. As Iminov noted, the lack of legal regulation creates gaps, leading to some financial operations moving into the shadow economy.

Sanctions Against the RF: In Addition to Banks, There Are Two More Companies from Kyrgyzstan on the List

The European Union has approved a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which has become the 19th in total. The document has been published in the official EU journal. Among the new restrictions are not only measures against Russian banks and companies, but also business structures from Central Asia, China, India, and Thailand.

How Excise Taxes Will Increase from 2026: Beer, Wine, and Vodka Will Become More Expensive

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning changes to the legislation in the field of taxation. The proposed document provides for a phased increase in excise tax on alcoholic beverages from 2026 to 2029, as well as the cancellation of exemptions from excise tax and labeling for sugar-containing drinks intended for children.

The Cabinet exempted the import of special equipment, boats, yachts, and mopeds from VAT

Changes to the decree on the application of certain provisions of the Tax Code have been made by the ministers of Kyrgyzstan. As a result of the innovations, a number of categories of special equipment, motorcycles, boats, and trailers imported into the country are now exempt from value-added tax (VAT).

The IEC announced how much the excise tax on alcohol will increase each year

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning changes to the tax legislation in the area of excise duties. According to information from the department, this draft proposes a phased increase in excise tax rates on various alcoholic beverages from 2026 to 2029. It is also planned to abolish the exemption from excise tax for sugary children's drinks, which implies the introduction of labeling.

"Great Signal". Chanpen Zhao spoke about the pardon from Donald Trump

Changpeng Zhao expressed great gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump, stating: "This decision has personal significance for me. Mr. Trump is doing a fantastic job regulating cryptocurrency issues, and this is a powerful signal for the market." His comments came after a National Council meeting. It is worth noting that the day before, Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. This news became significant in the context

The Ministry of Energy proposes to extend the ban on coal exports by another six months.

The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic has proposed to extend the existing ban on the export of coal by road transport for an additional six months. This issue has been put up for public discussion as part of a new draft resolution of the Cabinet. According to the proposed document, it is planned to prohibit the export of coal from the country via road routes (codes 2701 and 2702 according to the EAEU Customs Code) for a period of six months.

In Bishkek, the development of virtual assets is being discussed with the participation of Sadyr Japarov.

Today, October 24, in Bishkek at the "Yntymak Ordo" venue, a meeting of the National Council on Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies is taking place, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. Among the participants are also Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, government members, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.

Kyrgyzstan ranks 19th in the global cryptocurrency adoption index - Sadyr Japarov

On October 24, a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies is taking place in Bishkek, attended by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and the founder of the Binance platform, Changpeng Zhao. During the meeting, the president emphasized that Kyrgyzstan differs from many countries in the region in that it has already adopted a law on virtual assets, and a clear state policy in this area is being formed.

The Ministry of Agriculture reported on which products Kyrgyzstan remains dependent on imports.

On the air of Birinchi Radio, the head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Uran Chekirbaev, spoke about the current situation regarding food security in the country. Despite a stable level of basic products, the republic continues to experience dependence on imports in certain categories. Chekirbaev noted that food security in Kyrgyzstan is subject to seasonal fluctuations, and therefore monthly analyses of the

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on October 24

Information was gathered from various commercial bank websites. For further clarification regarding this information, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The data is valid at the time of publication. The rates are presented for cash currency exchange. They may change throughout the day.

The dollar has depreciated in commercial banks. Exchange rates on October 24.

As of October 24, the exchange rates at the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan are presented as follows: The dollar rate remained unchanged, while the euro and the ruble saw a decrease.

Two more banks and two companies from Kyrgyzstan have been sanctioned against Russia

Four banks from Kyrgyzstan have been sanctioned

When the taxpayer must enter purchase data into the EFS system themselves

The State Tax Service reminds that taxpayers using electronic invoices must independently enter information about purchased goods from sellers exempt from registration and invoice issuance into the electronic invoice information system (ESF). As clarified by the press service of the STS, to enter data, it is necessary to create an electronic document titled "Electronic Document for Entering Data on Goods Purchased from Non-Participants of the System" at the moment when goods arrive at

Istanbul Stock Exchange Increases Stake in the Capital of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange

The Kyrgyz Stock Exchange participated in the 64th General Assembly of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), which took place in Istanbul. This was reported by the KSE. During the event, meetings were held with the management of the Istanbul Stock Exchange, where the future prospects for joint cooperation were discussed. As a result of these negotiations, the Istanbul Stock Exchange increased its stake in the capital of the KSE, highlighting the strengthening of trust and strategic

The Ruble and Euro Continue to Decrease in Value. Exchange Rates on October 24

Photo from the internet. The Russian ruble is experiencing instability — after a recent rise, it is starting to decline As of October 24 of this year, the official exchange rates for the euro and ruble continue to fall, while the Kazakh tenge and Chinese yuan are showing growth. The US dollar remains at the same level. This data was provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek. US Dollar:

Exchange Rate at the Moscow City Duma on October 24: The Ruble Has Devalued, But What About the Dollar?

On the morning of October 24, the exchange rates at the exchange offices on the Moscow City Council look as follows:

Trump pardoned Binance cryptocurrency exchange founder Changpeng Zhao - advisor to Sadyr Japarov

Changpeng Zhao. Photo courtesy of the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. In April of last year, Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, was sentenced to four months in prison for money laundering, but he has now been pardoned by Donald Trump. This was reported by the "Russian Service of the BBC". According to the White House, Trump used his constitutional powers to pardon Zhao, who became the target of persecution by the Biden administration as part of its

The European Union has approved a new sanctions package against Russia. The list includes banks from Kyrgyzstan.

On October 23, 2023, the countries of the European Union officially approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia in response to its aggression in Ukraine. This package includes measures against Russian banks, cryptocurrency platforms, and their subsidiaries in countries such as India and China. Among the new restrictions is a ban on the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and financial transactions with the largest Russian oil companies. The ban on LNG imports will be implemented in

More than 125 million soms allocated for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises

The country continues to implement an initiative aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses through the provision of affordable loans with low interest rates. According to information from the Ministry of Finance, as of October 2, 2025, within the framework of the project "Preferential Lending for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of the Kyrgyz Republic," 44 business entities have been financed for a total of 125.38 million soms.

Torobaev familiarized himself with the activities of a large poultry farm in Bazar-Korgon

In the Bazar-Korgon district, in the village of Zharake, the construction of a large poultry farm is underway, which will be able to house up to 100,000 chickens. The head of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Torobaev, visited the site to familiarize himself with its activities. According to the department, the total cost of the project is 185 million soms, of which work worth 105 million soms has already been completed to date.

New Educational Centers in the Field of Green Energy Opened in Bishkek

Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Prime Minister, participated in the opening of the Green Energy Training Center and the Higher School of Business of Central Asia. This was reported by the government press service. The ceremonies took place as part of initiatives aimed at developing vocational education and training personnel for the green economy sector. Photo of the Cabinet of Ministers. New educational centers in the field of green energy and business have opened in Bishkek

Three Years of Alcohol Monopoly. Has the Alcohol Industry Been Brought Out of the Shadows? (Video Report)

The introduction of a state monopoly on the production of ethyl alcohol in Kyrgyzstan has sparked much debate among producers. The main reason for this decision was the need to combat counterfeit products and the shadow market. Currently, the Kara-Baltin Alcohol Plant is the only producer in the country. The plant, which opened in 1942, ceased operations in 2015 but was relaunched in 2020.

The Prosecutor General's Office has ordered the internet platform to pay $2.9 million in taxes

Most likely, this refers to the marketplace Temu

A large fish processing plant will be built in the Jalal-Abad region.

The laying of a capsule took place in the Jalal-Abad region at the territory of the fish farming enterprise "Salih and Co." This event marked the start of the implementation of an ambitious investment project to create an industrial fish farming cluster of a full cycle, estimated at 11.8 million US dollars. This information was published by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry,

Near the "Ak Zhol" checkpoint, exchange points were dismantled. The NBKR named the reason.

- In a live broadcast on the platform of the National Bank, Ravshanbek Murzaliev, head of the group overseeing exchange offices, spoke about measures being taken against illegal operations. According to Murzaliev, fines have currently been imposed on 132 individuals operating without a license, totaling 2 million 310 thousand soms.

At "Kapital Bank," two members of the board of directors have been changed.

Recent changes in "Capital Bank" concern the composition of the board of directors, as reported by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. At an extraordinary shareholders' meeting held on October 22, a decision was made to prematurely terminate the powers of two board members: Salamat Chynybekov and Mavlut Ashirbekova.

In Kyrgyzstan, a decrease in sugar production is expected due to weather conditions, - Ministry of Agriculture

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan will face a decrease in sugar production volumes due to unfavorable weather conditions that have negatively affected the sugar beet harvest. This was stated on October 23 in an interview with the radio by Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. Chekirbaev noted that in 2024, Kyrgyzstan achieved full self-sufficiency in six key food products; however, this year there

Milk production decreased by 6.2% over the year — to 37.7 thousand tons

- From January to August 2025, meat production decreased by 1%, amounting to 10.4 thousand tons. This information was provided in the materials of the National Statistical Committee. Additionally, a decrease in the volume of processed milk by 6.2% was noted, which amounts to 37.7 thousand tons. In contrast, the production of unrefined vegetable oils increased by 14.5%, reaching 5.98 thousand tons.

Kyrgyzstan Requests the EEC to Extend Import Customs Exemption for Electric Vehicles

Kyrgyzstan has submitted an initiative to the Eurasian Economic Commission requesting an exemption from import customs duties on 15,000 electric vehicles in 2026. This information was posted on the official website of the EAEU. This measure in the field of customs regulation aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and improve the environmental situation in cities.

EU Sanctions Against Russia: Banks of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan End Up on the List

The 19th package of sanctions against Russia was recently approved by the European Union and published in the official EU journal. According to the new restrictions, they apply not only to Russian companies and banks but also affect businesses from Central Asia, China, India, and Thailand.

Kyrgyzstan Increased Imports of Water, Sugary Drinks, and Soft Drinks by Nearly One and a Half Times

According to data from the National Statistics Committee, from January to August of this year, Kyrgyzstan increased the import of these goods by 43.2% compared to the same period last year. The total volume of imported carbonated beverages amounted to 183 million 49.8 thousand liters, while during the same period last year, 127 million 779.6 thousand liters were imported.

The European Union approved the 19th sanctions package against Russia: the list includes companies from the Kyrgyz Republic

According to a statement by Kaia Kallas, head of European diplomacy, the European Union has approved a new, 19th package of sanctions against Russia. As part of this package, the restrictions apply not only to Russian companies and banks but also to businesses from Central Asia, India, China, and Thailand.

The EDB has once again improved the forecast for Kyrgyzstan's economic growth in 2025.

According to the EFSR forecasts, by the end of 2025, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan will grow by 9%. This information is contained in the fund's review. The reason for the improved forecast is the active development of the construction sector, which is showing significant growth due to increased investment activity in industry and the expansion of housing construction under the "My Home" program.

It has been announced how much electricity was produced in Kyrgyzstan this year

According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to September of this year, Kyrgyzstan produced 11 billion 317 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, which is 11.3% more than in the same period last year, when production amounted to 10 billion 167.3 million kilowatt-hours. It is worth noting that in mid-September, authorities warned citizens about the need for "regulatory measures".

The Economy of Kyrgyzstan Will Grow Faster than All Central Asian Countries, but the Risks Are Too High

The IMF has presented its growth forecast for economies around the world, including the Middle East and Central Asia region. Overall, despite trade tensions and conflicts, the region demonstrates stability, although potential risks may affect the current situation. The Director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, Jihad Azour, noted that economic growth has exceeded expectations, and the negative impact of high U.S. tariffs and geopolitical conflicts has proven to be