The Ministry of Energy presented work plans for the Naryn region In 2026, as part of the reforms of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, the replacement of 21 transformers and the installation of 6 new units of equipment are planned in the Naryn region.
Gulnara Akimbaeva, a deputy, presented a draft law that is currently available for discussion on the website of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to her, the Constitution guarantees everyone the right to work and remuneration that ensures a decent standard of living for the workers themselves and their families, which is an integral part of the socio-economic rights of citizens.
Daniyar Amangeldiev made a statement at a session of the Jogorku Kenesh During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Nilufer Alimjanova raised the issue of the need to include cleaning products in the list of socially significant goods. She noted that prices for laundry detergents and other household chemicals have increased by 3-4 times, which negatively affects family budgets.
In 2025, Bishkek was able to attract 123.1 billion soms in fixed capital investments. These figures were released by the National Statistics Committee. Compared to the previous year, this indicator increased by 24.4%. Investments in fixed capital, according to the methodology of the National Statistics Committee, include expenditures on the creation, restoration, and acquisition of fixed assets. The largest portion of investments in Bishkek accounted for the cost of contracted works, reaching
Almambet Shykmamatov shared the results of the tax service's work for 2025 At a meeting of the board of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, Chairman Almambet Shykmamatov emphasized that the results achieved in 2025 were the result of not random circumstances or favorable economic conditions.
Changes have been made to the decree on the establishment of "Kylým Bank". According to Cabinet of Ministers Act No. 39, signed on January 30 by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, the clause stating that JSC "Kylým Bank" acted as the central counterparty and national depository was removed from decree No. 807 dated December 26, 2024. This meant that the bank previously had the authority to conduct settlements and clearing, as well as to store and account for securities and
- In 2025, restaurants and other businesses involved in ready-to-eat food delivery in Bishkek demonstrated a turnover increase of 13.0% taking into account inflationary processes. This data was presented by the National Statistics Committee. The total volume of services provided amounted to 40.9 billion soms, significantly exceeding last year's figure of 33.3 billion soms.
During the meeting of the board of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamotov, who heads the agency, emphasized that the results achieved by the end of 2025 are not random or a consequence of a favorable economic situation. According to him, the positive changes are the result of a well-thought-out state strategy developed in accordance with the directives of the president and the cabinet of ministers, as well as the result of the coordinated work of the entire Tax Service team.
Shykmatov noted the transition to a service model, which contributed to the increase in revenue without raising tax rates. The meeting of the board of the State Tax Service took place with the participation of Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev and the head of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmatov, where they discussed the results of work for 2025.
In the Nookat district of the Osh region, a seminar was held organized by the Department of Agricultural Crop and Horticulture Expertise, where farmers and dehkans received knowledge about modern methods of tobacco cultivation. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, participants were provided with comprehensive information about new tobacco varieties, their cultivation conditions, and key technological aspects. Among the participants were farmers,
On February 6, the annual meeting of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan took place, during which its head, Almambet Shykmamatov, emphasized that 2025 marked a time of systemic changes and a transition to a new format of tax policy. He noted that the focus has shifted from fiscal pressure and manual control to digitalization and a service-oriented approach in working with taxpayers. According to Shykmamatov, over the year, tax revenues amounted to 308.4 billion soms, which is 40.1 billion soms
According to a report by RBC, the volume of remittances from Russia to Kyrgyzstan for 2025 may well exceed the mark of $3 billion. Statistics covering 11 months of the previous year show that remittances to our country have already reached $2.99 billion. Experts suggest that this threshold was successfully crossed in December. In its analysis, RBC refers to data from the central banks of neighboring countries, summarizing the preliminary results of the year. Authoritative sources note that
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a discussion on new amendments regarding the requirements for exchange offices. Proposed ChangesStarting from March 31, 2026, the following minimum capital requirements will be introduced for newly opened exchange offices, as well as for additional and seasonal exchange points: 2.5 million soms (for exchange offices located outside Bishkek and Osh); 5 million soms - for those located in Bishkek and Osh; 1 million soms - for seasonal
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has initiated a public discussion on a new draft resolution concerning the tightening of requirements for the minimum amount of working capital for exchange offices. According to the proposal, starting from March 31, 2026, the minimum requirements for new exchange points will be as follows:
- The volume of trade between Kyrgyzstan and the European Union has increased by 60% over three years. This was reported on the radio by Perizat Turdukhozhoyeva, the chief specialist of the trade policy and WTO department of the Trade Policy Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. According to Turdukhozhoyeva, the trade and economic relations of Kyrgyzstan with the EU are developing within the framework of existing agreements, including preferential trade regimes. From 2021 to 2024,
According to the press release from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Regional Development of the Kyrgyz Republic, fairs for local producers, farmers, and craftsmen will be organized in Bishkek and across the country, offering socially significant food products. These events will take place on specific days until June 2026. Conditions for participation in the fairs: all products must meet sanitary and hygienic standards and be of high quality; prices for goods must be lower than
The draft law will determine the maximum level of profitability In Kyrgyzstan, the introduction of a new mechanism for state regulation of prices for goods and services is being considered, which will limit profitability to no more than 25% of the cost price. This innovation may affect the operation of taxis.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications presented a report on its activities over the past year and shared plans for the current year. Unfortunately, improvements for drivers are not expected in the near future, as eight new road sections will be added to the already initiated projects. Achievements of 2025In 2025, as a result of construction and repair work, 1,606 km of highways were updated, of which 1,545 km were paved. Additionally, 11 new bridges were built in the country this year.
In the Kök-Art river area, the construction of a new road has begun, which will provide access to the city of Manas. According to information provided by the city administration, the main goal of this project is to reduce traffic congestion on the main entry routes and improve conditions for motorists.
According to the National Statistics Committee, in 2025, the revenue from telecommunications services in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 39.4 billion soms, which is equivalent to approximately 450.2 million US dollars. At the same time, revenues from postal and courier services increased by 26.2%, reaching 2 billion 741.4 million soms. Photo on the main page: Daria Shirokova/RBC.
- In January 2026, the highest price per square meter in Bishkek was registered in the category of residential buildings and commercial real estate, as shown by data from the State Agency for Land Resources and Real Estate. At the same time, the cost of apartments is significantly lower, while the price for administrative properties remains in the lowest range.
According to the latest data from the World Bank for 2024, Kyrgyzstan ranks 17th in the international list of countries with a high share of imports, which accounts for 84.2% of the republic's gross domestic product (GDP).
- Arzybek Kozhoshev, holding the position of Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the EEC, held a meeting with the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abdykalyk Syrgabaev. During the discussion, Kozhoshev presented details of a pilot project related to the use of the electronic transport waybill e-CMR, aimed at optimizing international road transport.
On February 6, in the village of Toru-Aygyр, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a ceremony was held to open a new water supply system that provides residents with clean drinking water. The event was attended by Bakyt Torobaev, the authorized representative of the president Bakytbek Zhetigenov, as well as the head of the district administration Japarbek Ormonov and local residents. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. Photo by