The National Statistical Committee reported a significant increase in the production of tobacco products in Kyrgyzstan. According to their report, during the first nine months of 2025, the production volume reached 25 million 684.7 thousand soms at current prices. This amount of production is twice the volume recorded for the same period last year.
The Cabinet of Ministers held talks with EBRD Vice President Matteo Patrone. During the discussion organized by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, the parties touched upon the most important aspects of bilateral cooperation, as well as the prospects for implementing key projects in areas such as energy, infrastructure, and support for private business.
The National Sustainable Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic, designed until 2030, is based on four key areas. This was reported by the head of the EEU Affairs Sector in the Presidential Administration, Eldar Alisherov, during the International Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated to the topic "Ways to Address Priority Tasks for Accelerated Economic Growth of the Kyrgyz Republic" on October 29. Alisherov outlined four vectors that will define the sustainable
Data on currency exchange rates from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan as of October 29: The cost of the dollar remained unchanged at 87.45 soms, while the euro and ruble have increased in price.
The State Tax Service has updated the list of non-profit organizations that are now required to provide consolidated information about their activities. The press service reported that the new list includes funds, associations, and institutions receiving funding from abroad.
Consolidated information must be submitted to the State Tax Service no later than April 1 of each year. The State Tax Service has announced a significant expansion of the list of non-profit organizations that are required to provide consolidated data on their financial income and expenditures to the tax authorities.
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In Kyrgyzstan, electronic commerce is rapidly gaining popularity, accounting for more than 14% of the country's total retail turnover. This was stated by Aibek Kurentkeyev, president of the Association of Electronic Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to him, the volume of electronic trade in the country at the end of last year amounted to approximately 428 million dollars. This year, a growth of 15% is expected, which means at least about 525 million
The launch of new banknotes production is being prepared In Kyrgyzstan, the printing of new banknotes in denominations of 20 and 50 soms will begin. This information was announced during the opening of the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek.
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Igor Golubev, Deputy Head of the Association of International Freight Transport, proposed a new route for cargo transportation from Central Asia to Russia, which will pass through the Caspian Sea. This statement was made at a panel session of the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. According to him, the route includes the transportation of goods from the port of Turkmenbashi (Turkmenistan) to the port of Astrakhan (Russia), which should significantly improve logistics in the
As reported on October 29 by Tilek Sulaymanov, the head of "Yandex Kyrgyzstan," plans are underway to create between 200 and 300 parking spots for electric scooters in Bishkek. He noted that a meeting between representatives of the city administration and scooter-sharing companies took place in mid-October. During the discussions, issues concerning the safety of individual mobility devices on sidewalks were addressed.
According to information provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek, there is an increase in the exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan, while the dollar remains at the same level. US Dollar:
Kubanychbek Isabekov, Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with business representatives to discuss important aspects of goods export. The event was organized to support exporters and those engaged in re-export within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). During the meeting, participants were given recommendations on issues related to crossing borders, preparing accompanying documents, obtaining certificates of
The morning exchange rates at the Moscow City Council on October 29 are presented below:
Starting from November 17, Kyrgyzstan will begin printing banknotes in denominations of 20 and 50 soms. This announcement was made during the opening of the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, an event attended by President Sadyr Japarov, which took place on October 28. The president's press secretary, Askat Alagozov, posted a video on Facebook where Japarov clarifies when exactly Kyrgyzstan will start printing its own banknotes.
The Minister of Finance Almaz Baketaev and Matteo Patrone, Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, signed a memorandum of understanding. This document will serve as the basis for preparing a framework agreement aimed at supporting priority projects in areas such as municipal infrastructure, irrigation, and transportation. The total amount of investments under the agreement is up to 400 million euros, according to information from the ministry's press
Kyrgyzstan sets an ambitious goal — to double the volume of agro-export by 2030. This was announced by Rustam Baltabaev, acting director of the Association for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex of the republic, during a panel session at the international exhibition KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025. He noted that in accordance with the presidential decree signed last year, more than 35 areas have been identified concerning the support of exports, processing of agricultural products, and
“These tools create a fair and effective tax system” The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has provided information on cases when taxpayers are required to use electronic waybills (ETTN), electronic invoices (ESF), and cash register machines (KKM).
In Kyrgyzstan, the printing of new banknotes in denominations of 20 and 50 soms will begin on November 17. This information was announced at the opening ceremony of the new building of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, where President Sadyr Japarov was present. The president's press secretary, Askat Alagozov, posted a video in which Japarov clarifies whether there are plans to start independent printing of banknotes in the country by the end of the year.
In Talas, local authorities, together with the antimonopoly service, held meetings with entrepreneurs engaged in coal sales, reports Turmush correspondent. The antimonopoly service reminded that selling coal at prices exceeding the maximum allowable is a violation.
At the end of November, new banknotes with a denomination of 20 and 50 soms will be issued in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced at the opening ceremony of the new building of the National Bank of the country. The Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Melis Turgunbaev, informed President Sadyr Japarov that the process will begin on November 17.
The Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Matteo Patrone and the Minister of Finance of Kyrgyzstan Almaz Baketaev signed a memorandum that paves the way for the preparation of a framework agreement. This agreement will focus on supporting key projects in the areas of irrigation, transport, and municipal infrastructure with a total financing volume of up to 400 million euros, according to information from the Ministry of Finance's press service. This
From January to September of this year, Kyrgyzstan received 16 billion 685.1 million soms in import customs duties from EAEU countries, according to the Ministry of Finance. Compared to the same period last year, revenues from EAEU countries decreased by 968 million 818.8 thousand soms, which is a decline of 5.4%.
Currently, the storage of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic holds about 55 tons of gold, as reported by the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Melis Attokurov, at the opening of the bank's new building. President Sadyr Japarov noted in his speech that the new building has become the largest storage facility in the country, meeting international standards. According to him, the previous storage conditions were not optimal, and often gold had to be stored in foreign banks. Now that the
According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to September of this year, tobacco products worth 25 million 684.7 thousand soms were produced in Kyrgyzstan, which is equivalent to 0.3 million US dollars. This figure is twice the production volume for the same period last year.
Yandex Go specialists conducted a study that showed that scooters in Kyrgyzstan are mainly used for transportation. The first rides are usually recreational, but after the first two times, more than 70% of users switch to regular trips. The average duration of a ride, both during the day and at night, is 11 minutes.
According to the latest data from the National Statistics Committee, the average nominal salary in Kyrgyzstan from January to August 2025 was 42,648 soms, which corresponds to a growth of 19.6% compared to the previous year. The highest salary growth is observed in sectors such as real estate operations, where the increase was 38.9% (up to 41,953 soms), construction with a growth of 36.8% (up to 52,132 soms), and administrative activities with an increase of 30% (up to 41,429 soms).
“Now we can serve and store not only our own gold but also the gold of foreign clients” Recently, a ceremonial opening of the new building of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek, attended by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Finance, from January to September of the current year, the revenues of the republican budget of Kyrgyzstan increased by 41.2% compared to the same period last year. Last year, during the same period, budget revenues amounted to 304 billion 316.3 million soms, while this year they reached 429 billion 742.5 million soms.
Since the beginning of the development of the "Djerui" deposit, the total amount of payments made by the company exceeds 34.8 billion soms.
From January to August of this year, Kyrgyzstan increased its honey exports to China by 93.1% compared to the same period last year, according to data published by the National Statistics Committee. During these months, 73 tons of honey were shipped to China, while in the same period last year, this figure was 37.8 tons. The export value also increased, reaching 19.3 million soms.
At the online event dedicated to the opening of the second international exhibition of logistics, transport, and warehouse equipment KyrgyzTransLogistic 2025, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Arzybek Kozhoshev, reported significant progress in Kyrgyzstan's logistics sector. He emphasized the importance of such events for establishing cooperation between government structures, businesses, and international partners, as well as for technology
The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft law concerning amendments to the existing law "On Electric Power Industry," which has been put forward for public discussion. According to the explanatory note, this initiative aims to create more favorable conditions for the development of renewable energy sources (RES) and attract investments in this sector.
A new increase to 3,608 soms is planned for 2027 The minimum wage in Kyrgyzstan for 2024 has been determined by the Cabinet of Ministers and will amount to 3,280 soms.
During the opening ceremony of the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Melis Attokurov, announced that the storage holds over 55 tons of gold. Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, noted in his speech that the new bank building has become the largest storage facility in the country, meeting international standards.
The Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, appealed to café owners to save electricity, especially regarding outdoor lighting. This statement was made on the air of "Birinchi Radio." He emphasized the need for more rational electricity consumption and noted that many establishments continue to use outdoor lighting even during daylight hours.
At the opening ceremony of the new building of the National Bank in Bishkek, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, stated that the som is now one of the most reliable currencies in Central Asia, reports IA "Kabar".
At a press conference at the "Kabar" agency, the director of the Creative Industries Park, Kanyshai Mamytoova, announced that in 2025, the total revenue of the residents amounted to 516 million soms. She specified that the residents of the Park benefit significantly from a special tax regime. Instead of standard profit and VAT taxes, they pay a revenue tax annually. In 2023 and 2024, this tax was 0.5%, in 2025-2026 it will increase to 1%, and in 2027 it will be 2%.
Themed seminar titled "Legal Environment and Risk Mitigation in Investing in Central Asia" was held in Bishkek. The event was attended by the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, as well as representatives of the business communities from both countries and experts in international arbitration, the press service of the institution reports. The main discussion topics included:
The Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (KMAO) is a key region of Russia in the field of oil and gas extraction; however, it is currently facing a serious fuel crisis, as reported by local media. According to data from muksun.fm, gasoline prices in the region are rising at a rate that outpaces inflation. Gas stations are reporting delays in fuel deliveries and restrictions on its dispensing. The stabilization of prices at the end of summer turned out to be only temporary before the upcoming problems,
The grand opening of the new building of the National Bank took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. In his speech, he noted that Kyrgyzstan has faced challenges in storing gold and foreign exchange reserves.
During the opening of the new building of the National Bank in Bishkek, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, noted that the som today ranks as one of the most stable currencies in Central Asia. The head of state recalled that May 10, 1993, was a significant day when the national currency, the som, was introduced into circulation. This event laid the foundation for the economic independence of the country and became a source of pride for the Kyrgyz people.
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan is exploring the implementation of SICPA technologies Led by Deputy Chairman Bakyt Jienbekov, a delegation from the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted a familiarization trip to the Swiss company SICPA, which is part of efforts to develop cooperation and experience exchange.
The opening of the auditorium became part of the technical assistance project of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), aimed at developing the institutional environment for public-private partnerships (PPP) in Kyrgyzstan. The main task of this project is to enhance the qualifications and training of specialists equipped with modern methods of investment analysis and project management in the field of PPP. The new space is equipped with modern multimedia equipment and decorated in the corporate
In the first nine months of this year, "Alliance Altyn" contributed over 10.5 billion soms to the state treasury in the form of taxes and mandatory payments. These funds are used to finance pensions, social benefits, education, healthcare, and road infrastructure, which directly affects the lives of every citizen in the country.
On October 27, 2025, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic announced an increase in the key interest rate by 75 basis points, bringing it to a new level of 10.00 percent. This change will take effect on October 28. According to the regulator's data, the inflation rate since the beginning of the current year has reached 6.2 percent, and on an annual basis — 8.4 percent. At the same time, there is a shift in inflationary pressure from food products to non-food items and services.
At the ceremony for the transfer of 121,440 tons of sunflower oil, the acting head of the Russian Consulate General in Osh, Valery Katunkin, and the third secretary of this representation, Anastasia Yegereva, were present. This information was provided by the press service of the embassy.