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From Mining to Tokens: How the Cabinet is Strengthening Requirements for All Participants in the Virtual Assets Market?

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic is taking steps to tighten control over participants in the virtual asset market and is implementing a state monitoring system for cryptocurrency operations, as reported by the State Financial Supervision. According to Cabinet Resolution No. 625, adopted on September 30, 2025, amendments have been made to the existing regulations concerning the circulation of virtual assets. These measures aim to enhance the investment attractiveness of the

21.11.2025, 11:31
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Amendments Made to the Formation of the Stabilization Fund. The President Signed the Decree

On November 14, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 313, which amends the Procedure for the Formation and Use of the Stabilization Fund, approved by decree No. 252 dated September 5, 2025. The updated paragraph 17 of this Procedure rephrases the second sentence, which now obliges the initiating entity, after approval of the request for allocation of funds, to independently prepare a draft decision for the President and submit it to the Administration in the established manner. This

20.11.2025, 07:17
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Expert: Reducing Permitting Documents Will Make Business Life Easier

- In Kyrgyzstan, the process of reforming the licensing and permitting system continues. This was reported in an interview with the radio by specialist Azamat Akeneev. He noted that previously, entrepreneurs faced the necessity of obtaining over 900 different permits, while according to current legislation, there should only be about 100. Many of these requirements were outdated or duplicated each other, thus creating additional obstacles for businesses, especially for small and medium

19.11.2025, 21:13
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In the master plan of Bishkek, agricultural lands have been preserved; they are located in both the southwest and southeast, - Institute of Urban Planning

- According to Grishechkina, the general plan of Bishkek retains agricultural lands located in the southwest and southeast of the capital. Irina Grishechkina, Deputy Director of the Research Institute of Urban Planning, made this statement during a press conference held today, November 19, in Bishkek. She clarified that these agricultural lands represent landscape agro-landscapes.

19.11.2025, 15:51
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The law on customs regulation of electronic commerce has been adopted

- Bill No. 253 "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts on Customs Regulation" was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh and signed by the president on November 6. This regulatory act introduces the concept of "electronic commerce goods" into legal practice, establishes a separate customs duty for this sector, and regulates the activities of electronic commerce operators.

19.11.2025, 10:37
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Sadyr Japarov signed a law regarding the liability of economic entities

- President Sadyr Japarov signed the draft law "On Amendments to the Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic." This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The purpose of adopting the new legislation is to improve the transparency of the organizational structure and to increase the accountability of economic entities consisting of a single participant for their obligations. According to the new law, the following provisions are introduced: 1) The establishment of a

18.11.2025, 11:13
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The new law will ensure food safety "from farm to table" — text

On November 12, President Sadyr Japarov approved the law "On Ensuring Food Safety" (number 254), which implements legal and organizational mechanisms for controlling food safety at all stages: from primary production to disposal and destruction. This document will come into force one year after its official publication.

18.11.2025, 08:12
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The Cabinet proposes to extend the ban on the import of electronic cigarettes for another six months

- The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On the Introduction of a Temporary Ban on the Import of Electronic Cigarettes into the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic" for public discussion. Let us remind you that starting from July 1, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers introduced a temporary ban on the import of electronic cigarettes for a period of six months. Now, the possibility of extending this ban for another six months is being

13.11.2025, 16:20
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded about criminal liability for transferring bank cards to third parties

The operative officer of the cybercrime department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, Senior Lieutenant of Police Aidar Asakeev, stated in an interview for the radio that starting from June 25, criminal liability for transferring bank cards, accounts, and details to third parties will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that citizens who hand over their cards to outsiders effectively become accomplices in fraudulent activities.

07.11.2025, 15:19
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In Kyrgyzstan, penalties for internet fraud have been tightened.

- A new law has been adopted in Kyrgyzstan, amending the Criminal Code, aimed at tightening penalties for fraud committed using information and communication technologies. This was announced during a radio program featuring Senior Lieutenant of Police Aidar Asakeev from the Cybercrime Department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police and Captain of Police Urmat Bekbosunov, an investigator from the Department for Particularly Important Cases of the Investigative

07.11.2025, 14:59
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Granting the status of aayl to a number of settlements will create conditions for attracting investments, - State Agency

The State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government under the Cabinet of Ministers has presented a new draft law for public discussion regarding the granting of the status of "ayyl" to certain settlements in the Batken, Osh, and Talas regions. As part of this project, it is proposed to grant the status of ayyl to the following settlements:

06.11.2025, 17:36
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The Financial Supervisory Authority has published rules for conducting and participating in incentive lotteries

- New conditions for participation in incentive lotteries have been announced, as reported by the press service of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service. According to the information provided by the agency, rules have been published that outline the key aspects of conducting the lottery and the conditions for participation. These include:

06.11.2025, 14:25
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The Financial Supervisory Authority requires all auditing organizations to submit physical copies of previously issued licenses for their withdrawal and accounting.

- According to information provided by the press service of the State Financial Supervision, all auditing organizations are required to submit the physical forms of previously issued licenses for their official withdrawal and accounting. According to the agency, the right to conduct auditing activities for organizations, as well as for those accredited to audit public interest entities and large entrepreneurs, arises from the moment of registration in the Unified State Register, as stipulated

04.11.2025, 17:33
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The Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District commented on the appeal of Turkish investor Halil Keles to Sadyr Japarov regarding LLC "D.K."

- The Internal Affairs Department of the October District commented on the request from a Turkish investor, Halil Keles. At a press conference held by AKIpress, he addressed President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, asking them to take action against the management of the company LLC "D.K." According to the information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District, on May 20, 2025, a written

03.11.2025, 23:39
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As a result of the inspection, LLC "Beton Star" identified violations amounting to 103 thousand soms.

- During an unscheduled inspection conducted on November 3, the regional administration for the city of Bishkek and the Alamedin district of the State Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision discovered violations in the activities of LLC "Beton Star." The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision reported the results of the inspection. The agency informs that several violations related to environmental protection and compliance

03.11.2025, 16:31
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A Turkish investor asks the president and the head of the State Committee for National Security to take action against the management of the construction company "D.K."

- At the press conference on November 3, Khalil Keles, an investor from Turkey, addressed Sadyr Japarov and Kamchybek Tashiev with a request to take action regarding the situation with LLC "D.K." The investor reported that on November 25, 2022, he signed a contract with "D.K." for the construction of a 15-story residential building at: 125 Profsoyuznaya Street. For this purpose, he brought special equipment and 30 construction workers from Turkey to Kyrgyzstan.

03.11.2025, 13:11
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The Prosecutor General's Office presented procedural guarantees for entrepreneurs and a new oversight mechanism

The head of the Department for Combating Corruption and Supervising Compliance with Laws in the Field of Economy and Public Administration of the General Prosecutor's Office, Mirlan Ashyrbaev, presented new measures regarding the initiation of cases against entrepreneurs at an event dedicated to "The New Architecture of Investment Policy: Partnership of the State, Business, and Investors," held in Bishkek on October 30, 2025. As part of the General Prosecutor's Office, a

31.10.2025, 10:30
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The Prosecutor General's Office launches a digital framework for business protection: a registry of cases, monitoring of inspections, and an application

The head of the Department for Combating Corruption and Monitoring Compliance with Legislation in the Field of Economics and Public Administration of the General Prosecutor's Office, Mirlan Ashyrbaev, presented a series of digital solutions aimed at improving transparency in the interaction between businesses and regulatory authorities in Bishkek on October 30, 2025. This took place at a forum dedicated to the new architecture of investment policy, where cooperation between the state,

31.10.2025, 10:02
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As of November 6, updated rules for collective management of intellectual property rights come into effect

- Resolution No. 678 dated October 17, 2025, regulates the minimum requirements for organizations engaged in collective management of property rights (OCUP), as well as establishes the procedure for monitoring their activities by the authorized state body in the field of intellectual property. The document also proposes simplifying paperwork by replacing mandatory notarization of copies with inter-agency electronic document flow.

31.10.2025, 09:06
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Sadyr Japarov signed a law on consumer credit aimed at protecting borrowers' rights and limiting debt burden

- President Sadyr Japarov has officially approved the Law "On Consumer Credit," which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The purpose of this legislative act is to ensure the protection of borrowers' rights and their legitimate interests, as well as to increase the transparency and comparability of lending conditions. The law is also aimed at preventing excessive debt burdens, avoiding unfair practices, and promoting a responsible approach to lending.

31.10.2025, 07:31
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The new investment law aims to protect the rights of entrepreneurs and investors, - Prosecutor General's Office

In Bishkek, on October 30, 2025, an event titled "New Architecture of Investment Policy: Partnership of the State, Business, and Investors" took place. During the event, the First Deputy Attorney General Baymurza Maatov noted that the events are occurring against the backdrop of active implementation of reforms aimed at ensuring reliable legal protection for entrepreneurs and investors. According to Maatov, the main task of the reforms is to create clear and transparent conditions for

30.10.2025, 16:34
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YouTube channel "Barsbek Batyrliev" conducts an illegal lottery despite previously taken measures, - Financial Oversight

- During the monitoring of the internet space, the Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansdor) discovered that lotteries are still being organized on various platforms and social networks without the necessary permits, as reported by the agency's press service. According to information provided by Finansdor, videos have been posted on the YouTube channel "БАРСБЕК БАТЫРАЛИЕВ" containing participation conditions and information about the prize fund, as well as collecting funds from

30.10.2025, 13:29
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The Financial Supervision Authority revoked the license of LLC "Data Group" for the operation of a virtual asset exchange operator.

- The Financial Supervisory Authority of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that the license of LLC "Data Group" for operating as a virtual asset exchange operator has been revoked. The press service of the Financial Supervisory Authority published the relevant statement. During the analysis of the results of the compliance with the directives issued to LLC "Data Group," as well as the review of the explanations provided by the company, the agency found that the violations of

30.10.2025, 12:37
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The Ministry of Finance has completed the business support program ahead of schedule.

- The business support program, which was supposed to run until 2027, ended ahead of schedule due to significant interest from entrepreneurs and the complete expenditure of allocated funds. This was reported on October 29 by Bermet Musakozhoeva, the director of the credit line management department of the Ministry of Finance, during a radio broadcast. She noted that thanks to the active implementation of the program, all funds were spent faster than expected.

30.10.2025, 08:01
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"We extract gold, but we must learn to produce products from it," - Professor R. Ak Nazarova

- The scientific and practical conference held today, October 29, 2025, served as a platform for the statements of Doctor of Economic Sciences Roza Aknazarova regarding the necessity of creating more favorable conditions for investors and reducing administrative barriers for business development. The professor noted that industrialization should be a priority task for the country.

29.10.2025, 14:08
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The National Bank is developing a mechanism for storing gold for citizens, - Deputy Head of the Regulator

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan announced the development of a new mechanism for providing citizens with gold storage services. The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, shared this information at a press conference held on October 29, 2025, in Bishkek. Kozubekov noted that the National Bank already has the necessary facilities and expanded capabilities for storing precious metals. “As the President and Chairman of the National Bank mentioned yesterday, we have suitable

29.10.2025, 13:18
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The National Bank requests a passport when purchasing gold bullion bars

- At the press conference on October 29, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov announced that buyers of gold bullion bars are required to show their passport when making a purchase. He explained that this practice is mandatory in accordance with legislation aimed at combating terrorism financing and money laundering (CFT/AML).

29.10.2025, 13:01
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NBKR updated 19 regulatory acts on credit risks and Islamic financing

- The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, according to the resolution dated October 23, 2025, has updated 19 regulatory legal acts, as reported by the regulator's press service. These changes are aimed at aligning the regulatory framework with the norms of legislation concerning the exchange of credit information and self-imposed bans on credit transactions, which should enhance risk management in the financial sector.

29.10.2025, 12:59
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The Ministry of Natural Resources fined the company "Muras Synthesis" 99,000 soms for gross violations

- During a scheduled inspection conducted by employees of the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, serious violations concerning environmental protection and ensuring ecological safety were identified. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported the results of the inspection. During the event, various violations were recorded, which led to the drafting of a report and the issuance of an order requiring the rectification of these

29.10.2025, 12:58
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The Cabinet allowed "air" export of horses while maintaining the general ban on livestock export.

On October 15, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers signed Resolution No. 668, which updates the conditions of the temporary ban on the export of agricultural animals, including horses. This information was published in the newspaper "Erkin Too" on October 17, 2025. According to the updates, horses exported by air transport are no longer subject to the temporary ban. This change affects the Cabinet's resolution No. 506 dated August 20, 2025, which imposes a six-month ban on the export

28.10.2025, 08:57
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The Supreme Court clarified the procedure for resolving disputes in the field of shared housing construction

- The Plenary Session of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic on October 3, 2025, approved Resolution No. 26 aimed at creating uniform judicial practice regarding civil and economic cases related to shared participation contracts in the construction of multi-apartment residential complexes. This document summarizes important legal positions concerning the terms of conclusion, registration, and execution of contracts between developers and participants.

27.10.2025, 11:35