In 2025, Bishkek is experiencing a significant rise in housing prices — both for apartments and private houses. This data is provided by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography. Changes in Apartment Prices
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a reduction in the unified tax rate for those conducting business outside the country. The rate for such taxpayers is now 0.1%, which is a significant decrease from the previous 1%. It is also worth noting that for those who had the opportunity to apply the general tax regime, only the unified tax will be available starting January 1, 2026.
A meeting was held at the State Tax Service with the participation of businessmen Kyrgyzstan is preparing to implement a system for tracking alcoholic and tobacco products, according to a statement from the State Tax Service (STS).
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic announces the introduction of new measures of responsibility for the illegal import of goods and vehicles across the borders of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union. Changes have been made to the Code of Offenses in accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues," which was adopted on December 31,
In the last five years, the authorities of Kyrgyzstan have actively been returning to state ownership property that was seized as part of high-profile criminal cases. However, it later became clear that the state could take not only enterprises but also any property if it turns out that it was illegally sold or removed from state ownership. Sometimes it seems that there is very little private property left in the country. It is unclear what happens to the properties that are transferred to
According to the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture, climate change and reduced precipitation may lead to a shortage of water resources by 2026. In light of this situation, the ministry has urged farmers to adopt technologies that conserve water, such as drip and sprinkler irrigation. It is also recommended to switch to cultivating plants that require less water and to use drought-resistant seeds.
At a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group, entrepreneur Jasur Parpiev voiced alarming data about the closure of garment enterprises in Kyrgyzstan. According to him, since September 2025, when serious problems in the industry began, at least 4-5 thousand sewing workshops have closed, and the number may be even higher.
Since the launch of the self-ban on lending, which began on November 1, 2025, and lasted until January 16, 2026, 140,264 people have taken advantage of this opportunity. This was reported by the press service of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. This mechanism was implemented to reduce instances of fraud and to protect citizens from unauthorized loan issuance. It is worth noting that the self-ban was officially put into effect on November 1, 2025.
This concerns domestic flights The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to exempt the country's air carriers from a number of fees. This step has become a subject of public discussion.
According to the latest data, from January to November 2025, casinos contributed 404 million 659.4 thousand soms to the budget of Kyrgyzstan, which is equivalent to approximately $4.6 million. This information was obtained from an analysis by the Ministry of Finance. Comparing this with the same period in 2024 shows that revenues increased by 146 million 317.6 thousand soms, which is 56.6%. In 2024, casinos contributed 258 million 341.8 thousand soms to the budget.
In 2025, Osh saw a significant increase in apartment prices: the price per square meter in 104-series housing rose by 26.9%, in 105-series by 24.4%, and in individual apartments by 11.6% compared to 2024. This data was presented by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (GALRGC). According to information from GALRGC, the growth in the average cost per square meter in Osh was observed from the beginning of the second quarter and continued until October.
Starting February 11, 2026, within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), tracking of goods transported across the territory of several member countries will be carried out using navigation seals. This information was announced by the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. In accordance with the "Agreement on the Use of Navigation Seals for Tracking Shipments," signed on April 19, 2022, the State Customs Infrastructure JSC has been designated as the national
From November 1, 2025, to January 16, 2026, 140,264 citizens of Kyrgyzstan utilized the self-ban on lending service through the mobile application "Tunduk," according to information provided by the National Bank. The new mechanism, introduced on November 1, 2025, is called "Self-Ban on Lending" and is designed to protect users' personal data from fraudulent activities.
The expert recommends developing small settlements In Bishkek, there is active construction of multi-apartment residential buildings on lands designated for industry. Both local residents and foreign investors are actively investing in residential development. But what will happen to the industry, which plays a key role in the economic development of the country?
Based on statistics, from January to October 2025, the average nominal salary in Bishkek increased by 24.3%. In real terms (taking inflation into account), this figure rose by 15.5% compared to the same period in 2024. In other regions of the country, salaries are as follows: in Naryn region – 39,934 soms, in Talas region – 38,725 soms. In Osh, this figure is 34,662 soms, in Jalal-Abad region – 34,633 soms, in Chuy region – 33,837 soms, and in Batken region – 31,461 soms. The lowest average
In the Ak-Suu district, in the village of Pioneer, plans are underway to launch the production of mineral water containing silver. The village elder, Zhenishbek Asanbaev, reported that the source "Kainar Byalak," located six kilometers from the village, has passed an examination confirming the presence of silver and 32 mineral elements. "This source was already tested during Soviet times. In recent years, one of the local residents sent water samples for analysis to Kara-Balta,
The information and practical fair "Agro Caravan - 2026" took place in the Osh region, as reported by the press service of the presidential representative office. The event was held on January 15 at the State Uzbek Academic Musical Drama Theater named after Babur. It was aimed at supporting the agricultural sector and enhancing the skills of farmers.
The Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, announced the start of negotiations with the marketplace Wildberries for the construction of a large logistics center in Kyrgyzstan. This statement was made at a meeting of the parliamentary group "Ala-Too," where current issues in the textile industry were discussed. In response to questions from deputies regarding the import of goods into Russia, the minister clarified that entrepreneurs are now required to pay import VAT in the
The ministry has issued a warning about a potential water shortage Farmers have received a warning from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing about the possibility of a shortage of irrigation water during the 2026 growing season.
In Bishkek, there is ongoing monitoring of prices for essential food products, including beef and lamb, as reported by the city hall's press service. “This monitoring is carried out in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 140 dated August 7, 2025, which introduces temporary state regulation of prices for meat products (beef and lamb, excluding boneless meat),” the city hall clarified.
A complete overhaul of the Arstanbap—Bazar-Korgon road is planned. This was reported by Tamerlan Osmonov, head of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Yug". According to him, the length of the road is 39 kilometers, of which 7 kilometers were restored last year. "We are actively working on improving the road infrastructure in tourist-attractive regions. The repair of 7 kilometers of this route was completed in 2025, and the remaining 32 kilometers will be updated this year. The
How to cope with the overcrowding of the capital?
On January 16, the deputy group "Ala-Too" held a meeting to analyze the situation in the garment industry, employment, and the economy as a whole. Representatives from the sewing sector and government structures attended the meeting and shared current issues facing the industry. Participants pointed out difficulties in working with the Wildberries marketplace, restrictions on access to the Russian market, the need for sales diversification, and the lack of necessary laboratories and
The meeting organized by the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic was dedicated to preparing participants in foreign economic activities for the implementation of a cargo tracking system using navigation seals. The implementation of this system will begin on February 11, 2026, and will pertain to alcoholic and tobacco products. According to the agreement of the EAEU and the decision of the Eurasian Economic Commission, from the specified date, permanent tracking of goods using navigation
DK Consultants from South Korea will supply 100 vehicles intended for emergency medical assistance to Uzbekistan. This agreement was reached during a visit by a delegation led by Deputy Minister of Health F. Toshpulotov.
Recently, a meeting was held at the Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, where measures were discussed to prepare participants in foreign economic activity for the implementation of a cargo tracking system using navigation seals. This innovation will come into effect on February 11, 2026, and will pertain to the export and import of alcoholic and tobacco products. The Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service, Kubanychbek Ysabekov, noted that the purpose of the meeting was to clarify the norms
At the meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group, current issues concerning the textile industry of Kyrgyzstan were discussed. Participants of the meeting stated that many sewing factories are ceasing operations or losing contracts, leading to unemployment among seamstresses and delays in cargo at the Russian border. Chairwoman of the Association of Kyrgyz Seamstresses, Diloromkan Duyshobaeva, emphasized that one of the key difficulties is the new law adopted in Russia, which changed the
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a decrease in prices for fuel and lubricants, ranging from 1 to 1.5 soms. This was reported by Kanat Eshatov, a representative of the Association of Oil Traders. According to him, at the end of December, Russian oil refineries traditionally offer seasonal discounts on fuel.
The current exchange rates as of January 16, set by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, are as follows: The dollar and ruble have seen a slight increase, while the euro continues to lose value.
According to the updated features of the taxpayer's cabinet, reports will now only be accepted for the district where the taxpayer is registered. This information was provided by the State Enterprise "Tax Service". “Previously, there was a possibility that a user could accidentally submit a report to a district where they are not registered,” the message states. “Now the system prevents such an error by not allowing reports to be submitted to an inappropriate district.”
President Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 25 percent customs duty on the import of semiconductors. This became known through a document published on the official White House website. According to the bulletin, this duty will apply to certain chips, including Nvidia H200 and AMD MI325. However, there are exceptions: the duty will not be charged if the semiconductors are imported for expanding the country's production capacity, scientific research, or for use in data centers.
According to forecasts from the World Bank, Kyrgyzstan, along with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, will rank among the leaders in GDP growth rates among 22 developing economies in Europe and Central Asia by 2026. This information was presented in the January report "Global Economic Prospects." Central Asia continues to be the region with the highest economic growth rates within ECA. In 2025, the total GDP of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan increased by 6.2%. It is
The State Institution "Tax Service" announces the implementation of new functionality in the "taxpayer's cabinet," which concerns the submission of tax reporting. From this moment on, tax reports will only be accepted at the taxpayer's place of registration. Previously, there was a possibility that users could submit a report to another district without having business registration there. Now, the system prevents such errors by not allowing documents to be
The country has confirmed its role as a key investment center in Central Asia Kazakhstan has become the main investment hub and leading capital donor in Central Asia, gathering an impressive $9.4 billion in mutual investments, as reported by Zakon.kz.
In Bishkek, activities to monitor prices for essential food products, including beef and lamb, are ongoing. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. District akimats, together with representatives of the antimonopoly service, veterinary and tax authorities, regularly conduct price monitoring and raids in markets and stores.
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The municipal enterprise "Bishkekteploset" has announced its intention to purchase pipes for a total amount of 85.9 million soms. These requests have been posted on the government procurement platform. The first request concerns pre-insulated pipes, for which 50.78 million soms have been allocated. The second request covers the purchase of steel pipes for 35.14 million soms.
On January 15, 2026, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Duyshiev, along with the leadership of OJSC "Ayil Bank" and OJSC "Eldik Bank," visited the Moscow and Sokuluk districts of the Chui region. According to the press service of the ministry, during this visit, he got acquainted with several farms engaged in fattening and breeding livestock that received preferential loans under the state program to
The National Bank has published the official exchange rates for January 16, 2026. Compared to the previous day's data, there are slight fluctuations in the values of several foreign currencies. In particular, the changes are as follows:
Photo from the internet. Since the beginning of last year, the yuan has been steadily strengthening against the som As of January 16 of this year, there is an increase in the official exchange rates of the US dollar, ruble, and yuan, while the euro has, on the contrary, depreciated. The Kazakh tenge remained at the same level. This data was provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US Dollar:
In the morning of January 16, the exchange rates at the Mossovet look as follows:
Although winter is traditionally considered a quiet time for the labor market, it is during this period that many job seekers feel the desire to change jobs. The platform headhunter.kg conducted a survey among over 450 participants in Kyrgyzstan to find out the reason behind this desire: whether it is a result of emotional overload after a busy year, fatigue, or a conscious aspiration for new career horizons. Here are the results. What winter factors influence job change? Season does not affect
The Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the holding of an auction aimed at placing temporarily free budget funds in deposits of commercial banks. The auction is scheduled for January 19, according to information from the department's press service. As part of the auction, temporarily free budget funds are offered for a term of 12 months.
The authorities of Kyrgyzstan are considering the introduction of a residence permit for foreign investors willing to invest between 300,000 to 400,000 dollars in the country's economy. This was announced by Zhalyn Zheenaliev, Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." This initiative is aimed at increasing Kyrgyzstan's competitiveness in attracting foreign investments. In a context where the
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has approved new requirements regarding the development and implementation of financial recovery plans for commercial banks. This decision aims to ensure the stability of the financial sector and protect the interests of depositors during crisis moments. According to information from the regulator, the Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Approval of the Regulation on Requirements for the Bank's Financial Recovery
The lowest salary is registered in the Osh region According to the National Statistics Committee, the average salary in Bishkek reached 54,618 soms. This is a significant increase compared to the previous year. From January to October 2022, the average salary across the country was 42,919 soms, which is 19.2% higher than in 2024. The capital's salary turned out to be the highest in the republic. Issyk-Kul region ranks second in salary levels — 46,261 soms. In Osh, the average income is
On January 15, 2026, the official opening of the Rox Center took place in Bishkek — a new building constructed by the Rox Group on Chuy Avenue. The event was attended by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, who was the honorary guest of the event.
A bill has been passed in Kyrgyzstan that abolishes the additional service charge in restaurants and cafes. This decision was initiated in response to numerous complaints from consumers outraged by the 15% service charge that was added to the cost of dishes. This was reported on the air by Adilet Jumabekov, a leading specialist in the Ministry of Economy on antimonopoly policy and pricing. According to Jumabekov, the president's administration instructed to prepare amendments to the