The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved the Law "On Amendments to the Civil Code." This law was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The main goal of the new legislation is to enhance the transparency of corporate structures and increase accountability for single-member economic societies.
The Ministry of Justice has announced the start of an important stage in simplifying bureaucratic procedures — the implementation of a regulatory guillotine concerning permit documents. According to the agency, a significant reduction in the number of permit documents for businesses by 55-60% is planned in one phase.
An online meeting was held, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, where the main topics of discussion were food security and measures to stabilize prices for essential products such as beef and lamb. Representatives from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of the Ministry of Economy, as well as city mayors and local government administrations, along with market leaders, participated in the event, according to information from the Ministry of
The meeting discussed key issues regarding access for Kyrgyz goods to the market of the Russian Federation. Participants noted that problems arose due to the tightening of control by Russian authorities. Measures aimed at supporting local producers both in the domestic market and within the framework of foreign economic activity were also considered. Meeting participants emphasized the need to improve interagency cooperation, modernize infrastructure, expand training programs, and implement
A meeting was held in Bishkek, attended by the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, as well as representatives of tax services from all four districts of the capital. According to the press service of the ministry, the purpose of the meeting was to discuss prices for socially significant goods. Addressing those present, Sydykov emphasized the importance of reducing prices for these goods.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to extend the zero VAT rate on certain socially significant agricultural products until the end of 2027. This draft document has been put out for public discussion. In the ministry, it was noted that the abolition of VAT on the import of animal feed, including hay, straw, compound feed, bran, and grains, is driven by the need to provide the population with quality feed and reduce prices for it.
According to the latest data from the National Statistics Committee, from January to September, Kyrgyzstan exported 5.7 tons of gold worth 615.4 million US dollars. In September of this year, 1.4 tons of this precious metal were shipped, of which 1.2 tons went to Switzerland for 137.5 million dollars, and 267.1 kilograms went to the United Kingdom for 31.3 million dollars.
Ravshanbek Sabirov, the director of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, conducted an inspection of the construction of the autoclaved aerated concrete plant "Hua Rui," located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region. The press service of the agency reported on the progress of the field monitoring, which is being carried out to oversee the implementation of the project with a capacity of 300,000 m³ of aerated concrete per year. Sabirov emphasized
According to the information from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (GASRKG), the average price of one square meter of housing in Bishkek as of October was 107,221 soms. Data shows that the price per square meter has decreased by 11,257 soms, which corresponds to a decline of 9.5% compared to September.
In Kyrgyzstan, a decrease in the buyback price of standard gold bars has been recorded, indicating a reduction in prices when selling gold to the National Bank, according to information from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, the buyback prices are as follows: 1 g - 12,817 soms; 2 g - 24,358 soms; 5 g - 59,125 soms; 10 g - 116,432 soms; 1 ounce (31.1 g) - 358,694 soms; 100 g - 1,148,752 soms. It should be noted that this refers to gold of 999 purity.
At the "Gishtkuprik" auto checkpoint in Uzbekistan, "green" and "red" corridors for vehicles will be created. This was reported by the press service of the Customs Committee. Photo by the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan. Checkpoint "Gishtkuprik"
According to the latest macro review by the Eurasian Development Bank, the GDP of the Kyrgyz Republic increased by 10% from January to October 2025. Experts attribute this positive trend to the growth in consumption and investment activity. In particular, the construction sector shows an impressive growth of 27.7%, driven by government programs for housing provision and investments in infrastructure projects.
Last weekend, a fair was held at Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek, showcasing socially significant products. Horse meat particularly attracted the attention of buyers, as it was offered at a price of 599 soms per kilogram. The fair also featured a variety of meat products, including beef, lamb, and chicken. Burool Doletbaeva, a pensioner and member of the veteran choir "Red Carnation," happily shared her impressions: she purchased vegetables, fruits, and a bit of meat from
According to data provided by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Employment Assistance Solutions Department of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, the total population of Kyrgyzstan is 7 million 373 thousand people. Of these, 59 thousand 600 citizens are registered as unemployed. Among them, 40 thousand 968 people have all the necessary documents and are officially recognized as unemployed. Mukambetova noted that active measures are being taken to assist
A project for the construction of floating solar power plants is planned at the Toktogul Reservoir. On November 18, during the ceremony for the launch of the upgraded fourth hydro unit of the Toktogul HPP and the second unit of the Uch-Korgon HPP, the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, announced upcoming plans.
In the first ten months of this year, over 25 thousand vacancies were registered in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Department of Employment Promotion Solutions of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, during a live broadcast on the Kabar agency. She noted that out of the total number of vacancies, 18 thousand are already filled, while approximately 8 thousand remain available for citizens applying to the employment service.
Changes have occurred in the tax registration process for taxpayers using patents in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced by the State Tax Service. According to the new provisions of the Tax Code, which came into effect due to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic dated October 29, 2025, individuals obtaining patents through the electronic system of the State Tax Service will automatically receive tax registration immediately after the issuance of the patent. This means that the need for a
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a steady decline in the number of citizens registered as unemployed. This was reported in a live broadcast by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Employment Promotion Solutions Department of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. According to her, this decrease is related to the increase in the number of people working informally — without employment contracts or temporarily in seasonal jobs.
In 2024-2025, a comprehensive analysis of the labor market in Kyrgyzstan will be conducted, organized by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the National Statistical Committee. This was reported by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist in the Employment Promotion Solutions Department of the Ministry of Labor, during a live broadcast on the "Kabar" agency. According to her, as a result of this research, a
At the forum taking place in Bishkek, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, stated that the National Development Strategy of the country until 2030 harmoniously aligns with the long-term goals of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) 2030 program. According to him, Kyrgyzstan sets clear objectives in the field of logistics and regional integration, including the creation of a logistics hub, the development of digital trade, and
According to information provided by the chairperson of the "Horeca Club" association, Gulzat Raimbekova, the operation of banquet halls remains prohibited after 10:00 PM, even if they comply with noise regulations and turn off outdoor lighting. Raimbekova noted that the Bishkek city administration has made some concessions based on an oral directive from the president, allowing a-la-carte establishments (small cafes and restaurants) to operate after the specified time.
The two-day business forum of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) has started in Bishkek. This event is organized for the first time after nearly a 15-year hiatus, as noted by the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov. He also emphasized that the forum is taking place in the year when Kyrgyzstan holds the chairmanship in the CAREC program and precedes the 24th Ministerial Conference scheduled for November 20.
As of November 18, the exchange rates set by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan are presented below: The exchange rates of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan on November 18. The dollar rate remains unchanged at 87.45 soms. The euro price also remains at 101.4 soms for buying and 101.6 soms for selling. The ruble is trading at 1.7 soms for buying and 1.8 soms for selling.
In the first eight months of the current year, Russia supplied agricultural products to Kyrgyzstan worth over $398 million. This is 13% more than in the same period of 2022, as reported by the portal "Grain Online," citing data from the federal center "Agroexport." In 2024, Russia exported over 760 thousand tons of food products to Kyrgyzstan, amounting to nearly $560 million. The main items in this export were wheat and chocolate confectionery, each accounting for 11% of
Today, the price of Bitcoin has fallen below the $90,000 mark, as recorded on the Binance exchange. The value of this cryptocurrency has decreased by 5.96%. This is the first drop below $90,000 since the end of April this year. On the largest cryptocurrency trading platform, Binance, Bitcoin was valued at $89,700 in the morning. This value has fallen below $90,000 for the first time since April 22. It is worth noting that in October, Bitcoin once again broke its historical record, exceeding
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the average nominal salary of one employee (excluding small enterprises) in Kyrgyzstan from January to September 2025 amounted to 42,757 soms. This figure has increased by 19.5% compared to the same period in 2024.
Information about exchange rates was collected from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding this information, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. The presented rates apply to cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day.
Over the past 24 hours, 10,190 tons of coal have been loaded at the Karakiche mine, which corresponds to loading 445 trucks. This data was provided by the enterprise "Kyrgyzkomur." The results of the mine's operations indicate its stable activity and the provision of coal to both the population and various enterprises. "Kyrgyzkomur" noted that coal supplies from Karakiche will continue without interruption.
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law that amends the first part of the Civil Code and strengthens control over the activities of limited liability companies. This law will come into effect in a month. According to the new amendments, if a limited liability company (LLC) has only one founder who is also the sole participant in another business entity, such structures must not be under the control of a foreign company, either directly or indirectly.
The two-day business forum of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) has opened in Bishkek. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. Minister Bakyt Sydykov noted that this event is the first business forum after nearly 15 years of absence.
This weekend, a fair took place at the Turdakuna Usubaliev Square in Bishkek, attracting the attention of local residents. An especially interesting booth drew buyers—horse meat was sold at a price of 699 soms per kilogram. Additionally, the fair offered a wide range of meat products, including beef, lamb, and poultry. Buruul Doletbayeva, a pensioner from Bishkek and a member of the veteran choir "Red Carnation," happily shared her impressions. She filled her basket with vegetables,
Starting from January 1, 2026, China will introduce new strict rules for the export of new cars that were previously exported abroad under the guise of used vehicles. According to information published on the website of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, the restrictions will be implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and the General Administration of Customs of the country. The document specifies that for the export of cars registered in China
President Sadyr Japarov signed the draft law "On Amendments to the Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic," which was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2023. This information was published by the press service of the head of state. The aim of the new provisions is to increase the transparency and accountability of economic entities with only one participant.
In the Kyrgyz Republic, changes have been made to the procedure for calculating property tax, as reminded by the Tax Service. The new rules, which came into effect on October 29, are related to the transition to automated tax calculation in accordance with amendments to the Tax Code. New calculation rules have been introduced, and property tax rates have been changed. Additionally, the requirement to submit informational calculations for non-agricultural land plots, non-residential buildings
The State Tax Service informs that changes have been made to the Tax Code of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding property taxation. According to the service, the changes are related to the implementation of an automated property tax assessment system. As a result, the calculation procedure, tax rates have been revised, and the requirement to submit informational calculations for property tax for land in populated areas, as well as for non-agricultural land, non-residential buildings, premises, and
On the morning of November 18, the following exchange rates can be observed at the MosSoviet exchange points:
As of November 18, 2025, the National Bank presented the current exchange rates. A comparison with the rates on November 15 shows that most foreign currencies have undergone changes, except for the US dollar.
An online discussion took place regarding issues related to stabilizing prices for beef and lamb at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This information was provided by the press service of the ministry. During the meeting, participants analyzed the situation in the meat market, discussed measures to ensure food security, and identified factors contributing to price increases. The necessity for closer cooperation between government agencies, local
Photo from the internet. The som began to strengthen after weakening. According to data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have decreased. The dollar, on the other hand, remained at the same level. US Dollar:
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Economy, India will allocate grant assistance to Kyrgyzstan in the amount of 253.2 million soms. This became possible due to the signing of two memoranda of cooperation. The first memorandum concerns the implementation of a project titled "Establishment of an IT Lab for the Kyrgyz Economic University (KEU)" in Bishkek.
Kyrgyzstan will receive grant assistance from India amounting to 126.6 million soms. This became possible due to the signing of two memorandums of cooperation, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. The first memorandum concerns the project to establish an IT Lab for the Kyrgyz Economic University (KEU) in Bishkek.
A large-scale tax reform in Kazakhstan is already causing significant concern among representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. The new rules may force entrepreneurs to leave the country in search of more favorable conditions in neighboring Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This creates potential challenges and opportunities for the Kyrgyz economy, which may find itself at the center of a new influx of businesses and, consequently, goods. Changes in Taxation: Risks for SMEsThe Tax Code,
Photo from the internet Starting January 1, 2026, a new Tax Code will come into effect in Kazakhstan, and preparations for it have already begun. However, many entrepreneurs in the country express concerns that the proposed changes will negatively impact the middle class and the economy as a whole. Some have even described this document as a "punitive book," claiming that it is part of a "global policy against small and medium-sized businesses." What specific changes will
During a working trip to the Naryn region, the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev got acquainted with the operations of the coal deposits of Kara-Keche and Ak-Ulak, which belong to OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur." This information was provided by the press service of the ministry.
At a meeting held by the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, issues related to prices for socially significant goods were discussed with major local suppliers. The meeting also gathered representatives from tax services from all four districts of Bishkek, as reported by the ministry's press service. The minister emphasized the importance of social responsibility in business and called for a review of pricing policies.
According to the National Bank, as of the end of October 2025, Kyrgyzstan's gross international reserves amounted to $7 billion 955.10 million. The growth of gross international reserves was recorded as follows:
According to the latest data as of October 23, farmers in Kyrgyzstan have completed the harvest of grains from an area of 602.5 thousand hectares, which is 9.1 thousand hectares more compared to the same period last year, according to a report from the National Statistical Committee. From January to September of the current year, there has been an increase in the gross harvest of several crops: rice by 17%, fruit and berry crops by 12.6%, vegetables by 11.6%, corn by 7.9%, and melons and gourds
A meeting dedicated to supporting the textile industry and issues related to the access of its products to the Russian market was held at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The press service of the ministry reported this. During the meeting, participants discussed the problems faced by domestic products when entering the Russian market. It was noted that difficulties arose due to increased control by Russian authorities.