Economy

The Guarantee Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic helped attract over 2.5 billion soms to women's business

In 2022, women's entrepreneurship received significant support from the Guarantee Fund of Kyrgyzstan, which contributed to improved access to bank loans and business expansion in various regions. According to the fund, last year women became the owners of 40 percent of all issued guarantees. Over 12 months, 658 guarantees were issued for a total amount exceeding 586.2 million soms, which allowed for the attraction of more than 2.5 billion soms in the form of loans.

09.02.2026, 09:47

Economy / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, water supply to farmers will be accounted for by meters

The Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev presented a report on readiness for spring fieldwork at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agricultural Policy. According to him, there are 498 reservoirs operating in the country, with a total volume of 1 billion 757 million cubic meters. However, the actual water reserves have only reached 884 million cubic meters, which is 30-35% less compared to the same period last year.

09.02.2026, 09:35

Economy / Exclusive

Exchange rates for February 9

Current exchange rates for foreign currencies used in exchange offices and banks have been published on the website valuta.kg. As of February 9, the exchange rates in Bishkek are as follows: US dollar — 84.34 soms (buy) and 87.79 soms (sell); euro — 102.81 soms (buy) and 103.79 soms (sell); Russian ruble — 1.122 soms (buy) and 1.154 soms (sell); Kazakh tenge — 0.1563 soms (buy) and 0.1824 soms (sell); Chinese yuan — 12.40 soms (buy) and 12.90 soms (sell).

09.02.2026, 09:31

Economy

Kyrgyzstan Aims to Increase Rail Freight Turnover to 15 Million Tons Per Year

Kyrgyzstan, as part of its National Economic Development Program until 2030, has set an ambitious goal to increase the volume of freight transportation by rail to 15 million tons per year. This was announced at the business forum "B5+1," where Urmat Takhirov, the director of the specialized center of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, spoke. Takhirov noted that the program includes clear parameters aimed at improving the capacity of railway transport.

09.02.2026, 09:26

Economy

Investors from China proposed to build a technology park in Kyrgyzstan

The production of household appliances is planned at the new enterprise Recently, it became known about the proposal from Chinese investors who initiated the creation of a technopark for the production of electrical appliances in Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the cabinet of ministers.

09.02.2026, 09:26

Economy

The National Bank sold nearly $110 million on the foreign exchange market

The second intervention this year by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan took place on February 6, selling dollars on the foreign exchange market. The financial regulator reported that out of the total sales volume of $109.95 million, $65.5 million was sold on the day of the transactions, while the remaining $44.45 million was settled for a different date. Since the beginning of 2026, the NB KR has already sold $244 million, including $134.05 million as part of the first intervention.

09.02.2026, 09:25

Economy / Exclusive

Agricultural fairs were held in the Moscow and Aitmatov districts

In the Moscow district of Chui region and the Aitmatov district of Talas region, weekend fairs dedicated to agriculture were held. According to information from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, these events were organized in collaboration with local agricultural development administrations and ayil okmotu. At the fairs, residents had the opportunity to purchase meat products, vegetables, and fruits, as well as essential food items such as flour, oil, and

09.02.2026, 09:23

Economy

Astana explained the traffic jams at the border with Kyrgyzstan as a fight against smuggling.

The situation with the accumulation of cargo trucks at the border between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan has been officially commented on by the Kazakh authorities. In a statement posted on the website of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), it is noted that the increased time for passing border procedures is related to measures aimed at combating the illegal turnover of goods. Astana emphasizes that such steps are taken in the interest of national security and to regulate the border.

09.02.2026, 08:57

Economy

The State Financial Supervision Authority Granted Six Companies the Right to Exchange Virtual Assets

According to the registry data from the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service of Kyrgyzstan, the State Financial Supervision has issued licenses to six companies, allowing them to conduct virtual asset exchanges. These organizations can now officially carry out exchange operations with cryptocurrencies after registering in the capital of the country, Bishkek.

09.02.2026, 08:48

Economy

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Conducted the Second Currency Intervention in 2026

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted its second currency intervention in 2026. On February 6, $109.95 million was sold on the interbank market. Of this amount, $65.5 million were spot transactions, while $44.45 million were transactions with a later settlement date.

09.02.2026, 08:47

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, a unique navigation dictionary for agriculture is being created

In Kyrgyzstan, an ambitious project has been launched aimed at standardizing terminology in the agricultural sector. An important meeting took place at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, involving experts and scholars, dedicated to the creation of a specialized dictionary for the agricultural industry. According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, the main goal of this project is to develop a Kyrgyz-Russian and Russian-Kyrgyz dictionary of

09.02.2026, 08:45

Economy

Exchange Rates at the Moscow City Council on February 9: The Ruble and Euro Continue to Decrease in Value

As of the morning of February 9, the exchange rates at the Moscow City Council are as follows: US Dollar 87.50 87.75 Euro 102.5-103.0 103.3-103.8 Ruble 1.13 1.14 Tenge 0.16-0.17 0.17 The dollar rate remains unchanged: it can be bought for 87.5 soms and sold for 87.75.

09.02.2026, 08:26

Economy

The tenge has reached another maximum, the ruble is falling. Currency exchange rates as of February 9.

Photo from the internet. Currently, the Kazakh tenge is demonstrating the fastest and most stable growth According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek, the Kazakh tenge and Chinese yuan have strengthened, while the euro and Russian ruble have depreciated. The exchange rate of the US dollar remained stable. US Dollar:

09.02.2026, 08:22

Economy

The export of dairy products from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation has doubled, with the main buyers being Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

- Since the beginning of 2026, the volume of dairy product exports from the Kursk region has significantly increased – from 67 thousand tons to 122.3 thousand tons. This was reported by the Rosselkhoznadzor service. The largest buyers of Kursk condensed milk have become Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

08.02.2026, 17:54

Economy

Investments from India in the Eurasian region have decreased by 30% over 9 years

- According to data from the EDB, the volume of accumulated investments from India in the Eurasian region has decreased over the past nine years. As of the first half of 2025, the volume of Indian investments in the countries of the region amounted to $6.8 billion, which is 30% less than the figure for 2016.

08.02.2026, 16:20

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, the volume of construction in 2025 increased by 21.1% and amounted to 438.5 billion soms

According to preliminary data, the construction industry of Kyrgyzstan continued to show steady growth in 2025, increasing by double-digit percentages. The total volume of gross output in construction from January to December 2025 amounted to 438,481.7 million soms, which is 21.1% higher than in 2024. In particular, in December 2025, the volume of completed works amounted to 119,624.8 million soms, which is 10.3% more compared to December 2024.

08.02.2026, 14:02

Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture spoke about the control of export and import of animal products

The leading specialist in veterinary and sanitary safety at the Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Tilek Tabaldiev, shared information about the procedures for controlling the import and export of animal products during his speech on the radio. Tabaldiev noted that there are 19 veterinary laboratories operating in Kyrgyzstan, of which two have already received accreditation according to international standards. “Before export, all

08.02.2026, 11:57

Economy

More than 600 families in the village of Toru-Ayghyr gained access to clean drinking water

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Toru-Ayghyr, the construction of a modern water supply system has been completed, which was officially opened at a ceremonial event. This important social facility was implemented by the Department of Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater Management under the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan and aims to solve the long-standing problem of access to clean water for local residents. More than 62 million soms from the republican budget were allocated

08.02.2026, 10:58

Economy

Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the export of products to a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- From January 1 to February 4, 2026, more than 1.1 thousand batches of goods under the supervision of state veterinary control were exported from the Kursk region beyond the country's borders. The total weight of these batches amounted to 66.9 thousand tons, which is 23.1 thousand tons more than the figures for the same period last year, as reported by the Rosselkhoznadzor. The largest share among exported goods consisted of plant-based animal feed additives. In particular, 51.8 thousand

08.02.2026, 10:37

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, the leading regions for milk yields in 2025 have been named

- In Kyrgyzstan, the average milk yield per cow for the year 2025 was 2,114 kg, according to statistical data. Several regions exceeded the average republican level.

08.02.2026, 10:35

Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture spoke about the quality control of exported agricultural products

The quality of agricultural products that are exported is largely determined by the quality of raw materials, as well as compliance with veterinary and sanitary standards. This was discussed by Tilek Tabaldiev, head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the veterinary service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, in a radio broadcast. According to Tabaldiev, at the stage of raw material acceptance, processors carry out control, and if the

08.02.2026, 09:54

Economy

OJSC "Electric Stations" will implement a number of projects at the country's key hydropower plants in 2026.

It is expected that this year the launch of the second unit at the Kambaratinskaya HPP-2 will begin, along with the reconstruction of the Uch-Kurgan HPP. The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan continues to work on projects aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of the hydropower sector. In 2026, JSC ‘Electric Stations’ plans to carry out major works at several important hydropower plants.

08.02.2026, 09:38

Economy

Farmers of the Nookat District Bet on "Virginia"

In the Osh region, in the Nookat district, an initiative aimed at reviving tobacco cultivation has been launched. The Department of Agricultural Crop Expertise of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic organized a training seminar for local farmers, aimed at increasing the profitability of their farms.

08.02.2026, 09:16

Economy

Uzbekistan and the USA Strengthen Strategic Alliance in the Field of Scarce Resources

During the international summit held on February 4 in Washington under the auspices of the State Department, Uzbekistan and the USA signed a memorandum formalizing their cooperation in the extraction and supply of critically important minerals. The document was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, and the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau.

08.02.2026, 09:08