According to specialists, last year the turnover of the cryptocurrency market reached 1.78 trillion soms, and tax revenues amounted to 2 billion soms.
Favorable conditions await investors On the territory of the Mailuu-Suu Electric Lamp Plant, the creation of an industrial park is planned. This decision is part of a presidential decree that aims to implement eased conditions for investors to operate.
- According to information provided by the EDB, by mid-2025, the volume of accumulated investments from Turkey in the Eurasian region will reach $18.6 billion. Over the past year and a half, investments have increased by 19%, which exceeds the average figures for the region. Thus, the growth amounted to $3 billion.
In 2025, a harvest of more than seven thousand tons of tropical fruits is expected In the Batken region, modern agronomic technologies are actively being implemented for the cultivation of citrus plants. Specialists from the Kadamjai and Batken districts are engaged in the breeding of seedlings of mandarins, lemons, and oranges.
In 2025, 12 reforms were launched in Kyrgyzstan as part of the "Government Accelerators" program aimed at addressing pressing socio-economic issues. The press service of the president's administration reported that all projects achieved their goals. Digitalization of Transport Services to China One of the most significant reforms was the simplification of the process for obtaining permits for road transport to China. Previously, due to the lack of digital exchange, carriers
As a result of the reforms carried out by the State Tax Service, a decision was made to abandon excessive business inspections. This was announced by Almambet Shykmamatov, head of the State Tax Service, at a recent board meeting summarizing the agency's work.
- The Cabinet of Ministers has amended its decree regarding the transfer of shareholder rights of the State Insurance Organization OJSC (GSO), increasing the funds for the company's capitalization. The decree was adopted on January 28, 2026. According to the changes, in subparagraph 1 of paragraph 2 of the decree dated June 20, 2024, No. 325, the amount of funds for increasing the authorized capital of GSO has been changed: the sum of 1.15 billion soms is now 2.65 billion soms. At the same
At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of agrarian policy, ecology, and water resources, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev presented information on the readiness for spring fieldwork. According to his report, 15 protocols have been signed in the area of export with China, and the creation of three more is planned. In addition, 17 types of products are exported without any protocols. “Within the framework of
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee on agricultural policy, water resources, and ecology, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced that in 2026, 41 billion soms are planned to be allocated from the state budget to support agriculture. As Torobaev noted, a significant portion of these funds will be directed towards capital investments, while 10 billion soms will be used for irrigation, and 3 billion for providing the population with clean
The Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, visited the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region to assess the progress in the construction of a new plant. The plant, intended for the production of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, is being built in the rural area of Kochkorbaev. The project is being implemented by the company OsOO "HUA RUI" under an investment agreement with a total cost of $10 million. The
On February 9, 2026, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection, Nulifar Alimjanova raised a question about how the new limits on irrigation water would affect the work of farmers. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev confirmed that irrigation water will now be supplied exclusively within the established limits. Alimjanova expressed concern about numerous
During a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to agricultural policy, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev reported that 182 thousand tons of fertilizers are needed for the successful conduct of spring field work in the country. According to him, 22 thousand tons have already arrived, which is about 30% of the total required amount. Eight companies are handling the supplies, and sales are being conducted through 30 retail points.
Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev spoke at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to agricultural policy, ecology, and water resource management, where he presented a report on preparations for the spring fieldwork. According to him, in 2026, the commissioning of 893 new wells is planned. As part of the preparations, the ministry has provided 203 units of agricultural machinery, while local self-government bodies have prepared an additional
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan published data on foreign exchange rates as of February 9: The exchange rate of the US dollar remained virtually unchanged, while the euro strengthened significantly, and the ruble continues to lose its positions. AKB "TOLUBAI" 87.30/87.80 102.80/103.80 1.10/1.17 JSC "DEMIR KYRGYZ INTERNATIONAL BANK" 87.30/87.80 103.00/104.00 1.12/1.15 JSC "BANK ASIA" 87.40/87.80 102.80/103.80 1.12/1.15 JSC "BANK COMPANION" 87.20/87.70
According to Shykmamatov, a key aspect of the reforms was the radical change in approaches to tax administration. He noted that the State Tax Service intentionally abandoned the practice of excessive inspections and pressure on entrepreneurs, emphasizing that fear has never served as a reliable source of budget revenues. The head of the State Tax Service also reported that in 2025, the function of field inspections for employees of the central office was abolished, which contributed to a
During the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to agricultural policy and ecology, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev shared information about preparations for the spring fieldwork. According to his statement, there are currently 40.4 thousand tons of diesel fuel and 9.7 thousand tons of gasoline available in sufficient quantities at gas stations.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the global food price index in January 2026 shows a decline that has been ongoing for five consecutive months. The main reason for this drop has been the decrease in prices for dairy products, sugar, and meat. Cereals Despite a slight decrease in prices for wheat and corn, the FAO cereal index still increased by 0.2%. The situation with large wheat stocks helped to offset weather risks in Russia and the USA, while
The Ministry of Economy has proposed an initiative that would allow hookah smoking in specialized establishments. This bill was presented to the public on February 6. Currently, legislation prohibits hookah smoking in public places.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, safflower oil production has begun. This information was announced by the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev at a recent meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with agrarian policy and ecology. According to Torobaev, the Ershovsky variety was sown on the rain-fed lands of this area. “From each hectare, we manage to harvest about 20 centners. Our goal is to eliminate the oil deficit in the
In the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, new phytotechnologies are actively being used for the successful cultivation of citrus fruits. This became known during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee, where the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, shared the latest data. According to the minister, several types of citrus fruits are produced in the region, including mandarins, oranges, lemons, and kumquats.
At the B5+1 forum, the most important issue of our time was discussed — economic cooperation among the countries of Central Asia. In an interview with VB.KG, the Secretary of the Investment Council, Uluk Kydyrbaev, noted that this is not just about trade, but about creating deep systemic connections that will help the region transition to a new level of development.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic made an important decision by signing Resolution No. 58, which allows the country to become part of the Agreement on Strengthening Ground Transport Connectivity in Central Asia.
Elon Musk made a statement that China could take the lead in high technology if the US does not achieve significant breakthroughs. He expressed this opinion in an interview on the YouTube channel of blogger Dharmesh Patel.
- In Kyrgyzstan, annual monitoring of food products is conducted, during which batches of goods that do not meet established safety and labeling standards are recorded. This was reported by the head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Tilek Tabaldiev, on the radio. According to Tabaldiev, among the most frequent violations are the presence of antibiotics, exceeding microbiological