The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, issued a decree regarding the minimum charter capital for cryptocurrency exchanges—operators of virtual asset trading. According to the new decree, starting from July 1, 2026, the minimum charter capital for all cryptocurrency exchanges will be set at 300 million soms.
Every year, electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan is increasing. The deficit is covered by imports from neighboring countries. According to the Ministry of Energy, in 2025, electricity consumption amounted to 19.3 billion kWh, while 15.4 billion kWh was produced in the republic, and the remaining 3.8 billion kWh was imported.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Cabinet of Ministers has updated the program for the privatization of state property for the period from 2026 to 2028. According to the new resolution, a number of new companies and assets have been added to the list of objects subject to privatization, which will be transferred to the charter capitals of state enterprises.
A group of owners and operators of electric charging stations (ECS) has sent an open letter to President Sadyr Japarov and Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliyev. In this appeal, they request protection for their industry from growing monopolization and artificial barriers. In their letter, the authors emphasize that since 2021, the private sector has created the main infrastructure for electric vehicle charging at its own expense. By investing their own and borrowed funds,
The head of the Ministry of Construction, Nurdana Oruntaev, announced that funds from the republican budget and the president's fund will be used to pay off debts to construction companies in Osh. This decision was announced at a meeting with local entrepreneurs and Mayor Janarbek Akayev. The problem was officially recognized only after the change of city leadership and numerous complaints from businesses about unpaid earned funds.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan presented the exchange rates for March 17: The dollar, after a slight decline, has stabilized at 87.45 soms. At the same time, the ruble and euro continue to show a downward trend.
The upgrade of the depot will allow the state enterprise to abandon costly foreign repair services. The state enterprise "NC Kyrgyz Temir Zholu" (KTZ) has begun a large-scale technical re-equipment of its repair infrastructure. As part of the import substitution program, the company has acquired modern testing stands, updated its chemical laboratory, and started implementing the digital safety system BORT. A key aspect of the modernization process has been equipping the locomotive
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In Tashkent, according to information presented at a press conference by the Center for Traffic Organization (CTO) on March 12, the inefficient transport system leads to losses of $343 million per year, which is equivalent to 1.27% of the gross regional product. This new structure has been established to unify transport management, which was previously carried out by numerous different organizations.
The agricultural sector of Kyrgyzstan has expressed concern over the adoption of the draft law "On Competition." Producers and processors have addressed an open letter to the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, calling for revisions to the document. This was reported by the Association for the Development of the Agricultural Sector. According to the current version of the draft law, which has already passed its first reading in parliament, there are concerns about "systemic legal and
Information on the timelines for lifting restrictions on other goods has not yet been provided The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has made changes to the list of petroleum products whose export outside the Eurasian Economic Union was previously prohibited. Now, the export of fuel oil and heating fuel produced at local oil refineries is allowed from the country. At the moment, Kyrgyz authorities have not specified when exactly the restrictions will be lifted. However, they noted that the ban
In January 2026, Kyrgyzstan received $220.3 million in the form of remittances, according to data from the National Bank of the KR. According to the report, the main amounts of remittances were $205.7 million from CIS countries, while $14.6 million was sent from far abroad.
Recent data from the Interfax agency informs that the price of gold has decreased, falling below the mark of $5000 per ounce. The decline in the price of gold is associated with rising global inflation, which, in turn, has been triggered by the current events in the Middle East.
More than a million juvenile sturgeon have been released into the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir in the Naryn region. According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, within one day, employees of the company "Orto-Tokoy Intymagy" engaged in stocking the reservoir, releasing 1.2 million juveniles, each weighing about 0.45 grams.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of public discussion on the draft resolution "On Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts." As clarified by representatives of the regulator, this project is aimed at adapting the regulatory acts of the NBKR to the current legislation of the country.
Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported that another batch of seedlings from Uzbekistan did not pass inspection at the border. At the "Kyzyl-Kiya" checkpoint in the Batken region, it was found during a phytosanitary inspection that 82,830 seedlings lacked the necessary labeling. The agency clarified that according to the resolution of the Eurasian Economic
The bill, which has received approval from the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, water resources, ecology, and subsoil use, opens up opportunities for the industrial cultivation of medicinal plants on lands designated for agriculture. This initiative, proposed by the Prime Minister, aims to regulate the sector and protect the country's natural resources.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has provided updated official exchange rates for foreign currencies against the som as of the morning of March 17. Based on the regulator's information, the following rates have been established:
Photo from the internet. The decline of the ruble against the som continues According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, there is an increase in the Kazakh tenge, Chinese yuan, and US dollar against the som, while the ruble and euro continue to fall. US Dollar:
The morning exchange rates at the Moskovsky Soviet exchange points on March 17 are presented below:
According to information from the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," starting in July of this year, Air China will begin operating regular flights on the Beijing - Bishkek route three times a week. Previously, China Southern operated six flights a week from Bishkek, and this new development will make air travel between China and Kyrgyzstan more convenient for passengers. The launch of the new route will provide additional opportunities for cultural exchange, business, and travel between
A memorandum of cooperation has been signed between the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic and the exhibition company BiExpo. According to the Ministry, the purpose of this document is to promote the development of exhibition and fair activities, as well as to support local businesses and promote Kyrgyz goods in foreign markets.
Starting in July 2026, the airline Air China will launch regular flights between Beijing and Bishkek. Flights will be operated three times a week, as reported by the JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan".
Recent data from the Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan sheds light on the corruption schemes that have plunged "Kyrgyzneftegaz" into financial difficulties. While the state company struggled to pay salaries to its employees, intermediaries linked to the inner circle of the former head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, were actively operating around it.
According to information published by Bloomberg, Meta Platforms Inc. has signed an agreement with Nebius Group, which provides cloud services. This agreement has become one of the largest for Meta in the field of computing resources. In light of this event, Nebius shares rose by 18%, and over the past year, their value has increased nearly fourfold.
Photo of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The BRICS Pay payment gateway may appear in Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan is considering the possibility of introducing the BRICS Pay payment gateway. This became known from a press release by the National Investment Agency under the President of the country. The statement mentions that a meeting was held at the agency with representatives of the international project, where the prospects for the development of
On March 16, the Chairman of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamatov, made a working trip to the Batken region. This was reported by the press service of the State Tax Service. During his visit, he familiarized himself with the work of the territorial tax authorities and discussed with their staff the possibilities of improving the efficiency of tax administration and enhancing the quality of taxpayer services.
The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting dedicated to the creation of the BRICS Pay payment gateway in the country, as reported by the agency's press service.
On March 16, an important meeting took place in Chengdu, China, attended by Jusubali Toromamatov, the trade representative at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, and Li Yuping, the deputy director of the Bureau of Commerce of Sichuan Province. According to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the main focus of the negotiations was on expanding economic and trade cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Chengdu.
The rise in egg prices in Kyrgyzstan has been influenced by several factors, as stated in an interview with "Birinchi Radio" by Uran Chekiraev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Regional Development. He noted that in February, the wholesale price of eggs increased by several soms, which, in turn, affected retail prices. "Firstly, last year, egg prices were at the level of production costs, which led to a reduction in
The State Tax Service has presented an investigation dedicated to the company "Kyrgyzneftegaz" as part of its initiative "Schemes". This report titled "Oil for Themselves: How 'Kyrgyzneftegaz' Was Ruined in Five Years" reveals details of financial machinations that led to a loss of over 4 billion soms. Experts from the STS explained that as a result of gray schemes and unclear write-offs of raw materials, three main schemes were identified through which
As of February 2026, the price per square meter of housing in Osh is 83,389 soms, according to an analysis by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the Cabinet of Ministers (GASRKG). Compared to February 2025, the cost per square meter has increased by 19,437 soms, which corresponds to a growth of 30.3%.
In Sary-Özön, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a notable transaction involving livestock took place. A lamb, not yet a year old, was sold for 400,000 soms. Kasein Tolonov, a local livestock breeder and witness to the transaction, told Turmush that the trade occurred last Sunday, March 15. The seller initially valued the animal at 500,000 soms, but after a brief negotiation, the final price of the deal was slightly over 400,000 soms. "I was passing by and accidentally saw
At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and development on March 16, member of the parliamentary group "Yntymak - Mekenchil" Aibek Altynbekov proposed the candidacy of Zhorobekov. Dastan Jumabekov, the leader of the group "El Umutu - Ata-Zhurt," emphasized that Zhorobekov is a well-known figure, as he previously held the position of a member of parliament. He suggested supporting his candidacy without further discussions.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to withdraw the draft law concerning the regulation of limited liability companies (LLCs). This statement was made by the ministry's press service. The draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Regulation of the Activities of Limited Liability Companies" was proposed for discussion on March 9, 2026, at the initiative of the State Tax
Since the beginning of the month, there has been an increase in fuel prices at one of the gas station networks in Bishkek. For example, the price of AI-92 gasoline rose from 72.4 soms on March 2 to 73.4 soms by March 16. AI-95 gasoline increased from 78.4 to 79.4 soms, while diesel went up from 77.9 to 78.9 soms. According to data from the National Statistics Committee, the average price of AI-95 gasoline in the country in March was 79.29 soms per liter, for AI-92 it was 74.19 soms, and for
Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with a delegation from the Chinese company Longteng Lighting Group Co., Ltd. The main topic of discussion was potential investment projects in the field of street and urban lighting in Kyrgyzstan.
According to the National Statistical Committee, in January 2026, electricity generation in the country amounted to 1,880.4 million kWh. This is 129 million kWh less than in January 2025, which corresponds to a decrease of 6.4%. In September 2025, the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev stated that the current winter would be the most difficult for Kyrgyzstan.
The Ministry of Justice has developed a draft law concerning the inheritance of electronic money. At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development on March 16, the deputy head of the ministry, Almazbek Zarylbek uulu, presented the amendments. As Zarylbek uulu noted, the current legislation lacks specific provisions that regulate the legal status of electronic money in the event of the owner's death, as well as the
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft resolution is being discussed that proposes a temporary ban on the import of a number of gypsum products, including slabs, sheets, and tiles that lack ornamentation and are covered only with paper or cardboard. According to the proposal, the restriction will be in effect for six months and will apply to transportation by road.
From January to February of this year, consumer prices and tariffs in Kyrgyzstan increased by 1.9% compared to December 2025. Bakytbek Shokenov, Deputy Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, announced this information at a press conference in Bishkek. According to him, tariffs for services to the population rose by 3.6%, while prices for alcoholic and tobacco products increased by 2.2%. Food products and non-alcoholic beverages became 2.1% more expensive, and non-food goods rose by
LLC "Altynken" is launching a competition for services for the disposal of production and hazardous waste.
According to the National Bank, in February, Kyrgyzstan's gold and foreign exchange reserves decreased by $551.74 million, which is a 5.4% drop compared to January. At the beginning of January, the total amount of reserves was $10 billion 177.18 million, and by February it had decreased to $9 billion 625.44 million.
At the Manzherok ski resort, located in the Altai Republic, employees of the company "Ala-Too Resort" are undergoing training. This training is organized as part of the preparation of personnel for the new year-round resort, which promises to become one of the most significant tourist projects in Central Asia.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has once again emphasized the deadlines for paying tax on non-residential real estate.
Since the beginning of 2026, Kyrgyzstan has seen a rise in consumer prices of 1.9 percent compared to December 2025. The annual inflation rate reached 9.7 percent, according to the National Statistical Committee's data. According to the provided information, the largest price increases since the beginning of the year were recorded for:
The large-scale stocking is aimed at preserving biodiversity and developing local fisheries. In the Naryn region, a mass release of young fish took place in the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported that 1.2 million young sturgeon fry were released into the water body. According to the ministry, the average weight of each fry was 0.45 grams. The main goal of this ecological initiative is to restore fish stocks and maintain
The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, dealing with agricultural policy, water resources, ecology, and environmental protection, held a meeting to discuss the progress in implementing the law "On Organic Production." The Director of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture, Mukhtar Chynaliev, presented information on this issue. He reported that the ministry had prepared several subordinate legislative acts to make the implementation of the law possible. In