A project called "Smart Water Canal" is being implemented in Almaty, aimed at automating and digitizing all key aspects of water supply and wastewater management, reports a correspondent from the Kazinform agency.
According to a statement from the press service of the State Tax Service, officials prevented the import of goods worth 4.6 million soms that were brought in without proper accompanying documents. During the inspection of a Mercedes Sprinter vehicle crossing the border with Kazakhstan, parts for trucks were found, valued at over 2.1 million soms.
The official opening of the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. According to information provided by the National Bank, record results have been achieved this year. The volume of international reserves increased by 48.4%, which corresponds to a growth of $2 billion 462.5 million, reaching $7 billion 550.6 million. This is a historical maximum for the country and, as noted by bank representatives, significantly
According to the Ministry of Finance, tax revenues of the state budget from January to September of this year increased by 27% compared to the same period last year. During this time, 314.1 billion soms were collected, which is 66.8 billion soms more than the results of the first nine months of 2024.
As of October 28, the decision comes into effect
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic has emphasized the necessity of planting winter wheat, explaining its advantages. According to the department, this type of wheat represents a reliable way to optimize labor use, ensures a high level of yield, and provides stable income.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is an increase in the production of citrus fruits such as mandarins, oranges, lemons, and kumquats, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. In 2023, 3,929 tons of fruits were harvested from an area of 801 hectares, while in 2024 this figure rose to 4,839 tons from 1,058 hectares, as stated in the report.
A tender for the construction of the power transmission line "Tamga - Karakol," which will have a capacity of 220 kW, will be launched soon. This was announced by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev on the air of Birinchi Radio. Ibraev noted that funding has already been secured — an agreement has been signed with the Islamic Bank, and consultants are currently working on preparing the necessary materials.
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The goal of this project is to transition to a circular economy and improve waste management systems in the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of the technical support, the EDB plans to finance the analysis of waste volumes and compositions, research on the secondary raw materials market, as well as the development of technical and economic indicators for infrastructure, financial and legal models, and the assessment of the social and environmental aspects of the project. These materials will serve as
The Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has provided information on the rules for the use of cash register machines (CRM), electronic waybills (EWB), and electronic invoices (EI). This information was announced by representatives of the department's press service. EWB
On October 27, 2025, the Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan decided to increase the key interest rate by 75 basis points, raising it to 10%. This change will take effect on October 28, 2025. According to information from the regulator, the inflation rate in the country at the beginning of 2025 reached 6.2%, and on a year-on-year basis, it was 8.4%. The structure of consumer prices shows a shift in inflationary pressure from food products to non-food items, which is related to changes in
The decision to raise the key interest rate by 75 basis points to 10% was made by the Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan on October 27 and took effect on October 28. The increase in the rate is explained by an analysis of both external and internal factors affecting inflation, as well as forecasts of monetary policy.
The State Tax Service has provided clarifications on the use of the electronic waybill (EWT), electronic invoice (EI), and cash register (CR). The relevant information was published by the press service of the STS. EWTTaxpayers in Kyrgyzstan engaged in the sale of oil and petroleum products, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products are required to use the EWT. Starting in 2027, this requirement will also apply to pharmaceuticals and medical devices, regardless of the chosen tax system.
There is a noticeable increase in the number of women engaged in e-commerce in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Nargiza Mendekeeva, the director of development at Women in Tech Kyrgyzstan, during a training session for WIFI DX mentors aimed at women entrepreneurs. She noted that the training program covers important aspects of the digital sphere, including cybersecurity, social media management, and the use of online platforms for promoting goods and services.
Karakol has received over 9 hectares of land located on the territory of a military unit. This decision was made by the order of Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. As stated in the official document, the transfer of state property to the municipal ownership of the city has been approved. The land plot, with an area of 24.7 hectares, was previously under the balance of the Ministry of Defense and is located on the territory of military unit No. 92784. This step is aimed at meeting the
In connection with the introduction of international sanctions against "Lukoil," the company announced its intention to sell its foreign assets. This statement was made by the company's press service, which clarified that this decision was a consequence of the restrictive measures imposed by several states. According to the press release, "Lukoil" plans to sell its assets in accordance with the OFAC license — the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan has reported a significant increase in citrus production in the country. In particular, in recent years, mandarins, oranges, lemons, and kumquats have become popular. Thus, in 2023, 3,929 tons of citrus were harvested from an area of 801 hectares, while in 2024, the yield already reached 4,839 tons from an expanded area of 1,058 hectares.
The recent drop in sugar prices to 14.47 cents per pound (which is just under half a kilogram) has resulted from stable production and the impact of advancements in weight loss medications, as reported by Reuters citing brokers. According to information published in the report, the significant price decline is also linked to the forecast from the well-known Brazilian consulting company Datagro. Last week, they estimated a global sugar surplus of 1.98 million tons for the 2025/26 season,
A 500 kW substation is planned to be built in Balakchy, as reported by the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev, on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to him, the Eurasian Development Bank (EABR) conducted thorough research for a year before making the decision to finance this project. The minister noted that the bank's ecologists paid special attention to environmental protection issues. "Europeans take ecology very seriously. They studied what birds inhabit this
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the exchange rates for foreign currencies as of October 28: The dollar exchange rate remains unchanged, while the euro and ruble continue to rise in price.
According to the General Administration of Customs of China, Kyrgyzstan ranked 20th in the number of cars imported from China. This information demonstrates the growing interest in Chinese cars in the country. From January to September of this year, the value of passenger car imports to Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1.5 billion US dollars.
The Ministry of Finance has increased its share in the authorized capital of OJSC "Kyrgyz Post" from 14.61% to 17.11%. This became known thanks to information posted on the website of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. According to the data, the number of shares owned by the ministry increased from 791,743 thousand to 954,882 thousand. In monetary terms, this means an increase in investments from 395.9 million to 477.4 million soms.
On October 28, 2025, the National Bank published the official exchange rates. Compared to the data from October 25, there are slight fluctuations in the values of some currencies.
The Eurasian Economic Commission has begun analyzing proposals received from the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia regarding the increase of tariffs on clothing imported from third countries into the EAEU territory. Russian authorities intend to raise tariffs on 80 categories of light industry goods.
Since 2015, this initiative has been implemented in Kyrgyzstan The campaign "World Savings Day" will launch in Kyrgyzstan on October 27, 2025, according to information provided by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The parties agreed on directions for joint work in the field of technology and industry On October 24, the second meeting of the ministers of industry, science, technology, and innovation of the CIS countries took place in Baku. As part of this event, a bilateral meeting was held between the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, and the Minister of Industry and Technology of Turkey, Mehmet Cahit Turhan.
From January to September of this year, 55 billion 530.3 million soms were allocated for the payment of the national debt, which is equivalent to approximately $636.2 million. This data was provided by the Ministry of Finance. According to the Ministry of Finance, in 2024, Kyrgyzstan spent 37.5 billion soms ($429.6 million) on external debt payments and 22.2 billion soms ($254.8 million) on domestic obligations.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated discussions on a new draft resolution concerning changes to its regulations that govern antitrust issues, pricing, and the subsidiary structures of banks. This was reported by the regulator's press service. In the agency, it was noted that the purpose of this document is to improve the protection of the rights of financial service users and to stimulate a competitive environment in the banking and payment services sector.
The harvest campaign for agricultural crops is coming to an end in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the highest vegetable yield indicators were recorded in the Chui and Osh regions this season.
According to data provided by the National Statistics Committee, from January to May of this year, Kyrgyzstan imported 15 thousand heads of cattle (bovine). Compared to the same period last year, imports increased by 39.6%.
According to data published by the Eurasian Economic Commission, from January to August 2023, the volume of agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan increased by 2.4% compared to the same period last year. In August of this year, Kyrgyzstan, like in July, ranked third among the EAEU countries in terms of agricultural product growth. Armenia took the lead with a growth of 7.3%, Kazakhstan came in second (+3.4%), while Russia was in fourth place (+1.2%). Meanwhile, Belarus showed a slight decrease of
In the Jeti-Oguz region, in the village of Tosor, the agricultural production cooperative "Tosor Organic" is successfully operating, focusing on the production of freshly squeezed juices. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, this cooperative is capable of producing up to 700 liters of juice every day, using only ecologically clean fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers. The "Tosor Organic" range includes four types of juices: apple juice; pear
According to the information from the Cabinet of Ministers, it is planned to set the minimum wage in Kyrgyzstan at 3,280 soms for the year 2026. This became known from the draft republican budget for 2026, which also covers planned indicators for 2027 and 2028. The document has already been sent to the Jogorku Kenesh for approval. It is important to note that according to the Labor Code of Kyrgyzstan, the minimum wage (minimum amount of remuneration) is the legally guaranteed amount received by
According to the Ministry of Finance as of August 31, the total amount of Kyrgyzstan's state debt is $8 billion 646.47 million. Of this amount, external obligations amount to $5 billion 230.81 million, while internal obligations are $3 billion 415.66 million.
A few years ago, cybersecurity in Kyrgyzstan was perceived as something distant and insignificant. However, the situation is changing: the country is actively working on the legal framework in this area. Last year, the Law on "Cybersecurity" was adopted, and in 2025, the implementation of the Digital Code is planned, which will cover key aspects of information and cybersecurity. On one hand, the necessary legal foundation for the development of the industry is being created. On the
In the first half of 2024, Russian courts imposed fines totaling 1.6 billion rubles (equivalent to over 1.7 billion soms) for violations related to the employment of foreign citizens. This figure is 60% higher than similar data for the same period last year. This information was published by "Vedomosti," citing data from the Judicial Department of the Supreme Court. Over six months, 9,546 organizations were fined, including 5,638 legal entities, 373 officials, 2,925 individual
The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision to create a working group aimed at addressing the issues faced by Turkish entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan. The head of the government has signed a decree to form an interdepartmental group that will analyze and resolve the problems encountered by Turkish businessmen in the course of their activities.
The government of Kyrgyzstan has approved the minimum wage level for 2026, which will amount to 3,280 soms. This information is reflected in the draft republican budget for 2026, as well as in the plans for 2027-2028, which has been submitted for approval to the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the presented calculations, the minimum wage for 2027 will be 3,608 soms, and for 2028 it is planned to be set at 3,968.8 soms.
On November 12, a new package of sanctions from the European Union will come into effect, affecting not only the banks of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan but also including restrictions against Kyrgyz companies and cryptocurrency exchanges. Details about these sanctions were provided by the publication "Current Time".
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Today, a campaign dedicated to the "World Savings Day" has started in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the National Bank of the country. According to the information, this event has been held since 2015 and is organized with the support of the National Bank, as well as with the participation of government agencies, financial institutions, the Deposit Protection Agency, and other interested parties.
The enterprise produces about 21 million incubation eggs per year Recently, a new production complex of the company "Kyrgyz Broiler" was opened in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region. The event was attended by the Minister of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Torobaev.
As of October 27, the exchange rates for foreign currencies set by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan are as follows: The dollar remains at 87.45 soms, while the euro and ruble have significantly increased in value.
This week, a meeting is expected between the presidents of the United States and China, during which they will discuss the main aspects of a possible trade agreement. This was stated by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in an interview with CBS. According to him, the agreement is expected to include a final decision regarding the American part of the TikTok network, as well as a delay in tightening controls over the export of rare earth metals from China.