On February 5, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva raised an important issue regarding the disposal of recycled vegetable oil. She noted that the use of vegetable oil is limited to just two times.
- From January 26 to February 1, 2026, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan (NBKR) participated in the World Money Fair held in Berlin, Germany, reports the press service of the NBKR. World Money Fair is the largest international exhibition dedicated to numismatics, bringing together under one roof coin manufacturers, mints, national banks, technical specialists, collectors, and dealers. Each year, about 300 exhibitors from more than 50 countries participate in the event.
Since the beginning of 2025, 26 auctions for the rights to use subsoil plots have been held in Kyrgyzstan, attracting assets amounting to approximately $1.6 million. This information was announced by representatives of the International Business Council at a business breakfast held as part of the two-day B5+1 business forum. As of September 2025, 2005 licenses for subsoil use have been issued in the country, of which 103 licenses belong to state enterprises with full state participation.
In 2026, 13,333 families will receive assistance from the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration as part of the social contract program. This was stated by Zhalyn Toktosunov, a leading specialist in the Employment Assistance Department. According to him, this year over 13,000 citizens will be able to receive 150,000 soms each to develop their own businesses through this program. Participants will also have the opportunity to obtain a preferential loan of up to 200,000 soms from
Analysts of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) reported that the growth rates of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Kyrgyzstan from countries in the Eurasian region are nearly three times higher than the average figures for this region (January 2026). Kyrgyzstan shows a significant lead in attracting FDI from countries in the Eurasian region, which includes the CIS states, as well as Georgia, Mongolia, and Ukraine.
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 5, 2026, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva drew attention to the situation with the shareholders of the residential complex "Kochmon City." The construction of this complex was initially carried out by the company "Prime Holding," but later the project was transferred to the State Mortgage Company, which is now supposed to assist the shareholders. According to Surabaldiyeva, after the transfer of the project to
The "HoReCa Club" Association, representing the interests of the restaurant and hotel sector, commented to Kaktus.media on the words of the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet, Daniyar Amangeldiev, regarding the inclusion of service charges in the prices of dishes being an unlawful step by restaurateurs. The "HoReCa Club" emphasizes that the hospitality industry in Kyrgyzstan is facing a critical choice: either support the people in the country or sacrifice them for
The First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet explained the reasons for the current situation in the textile industry at the Jogorku Kenesh. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraiev raised the issue of the crisis in Kyrgyzstan's textile industry, which, according to him, became particularly noticeable in the second half of 2025. He addressed Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, asking why the government was unable to prevent this
Tailors will receive financial support from the presidential fund At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev announced that Ayil Bank and Eldik Bank will begin issuing interest-free loans for sewing enterprises. Amangeldiev emphasized that tailors in Kyrgyzstan are facing financial difficulties, which prompted the president to propose such assistance.
Modern trade relations between Kyrgyzstan and the United States are in the process of seeking new approaches. However, there are several objective difficulties standing in the way of expanding these relations. In an interview with VB.KG, Temir Sariyev, the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, assessed in detail the barriers hindering the influx of American investments and highlighted promising areas where Kyrgyz business has already established itself.
The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan has presented its forecasts for the volume of the shadow economy for 2024, which will amount to 308 billion soms. This includes hidden, informal, and illegal economic activities. Compared to the previous year, the share of the shadow economy in the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.3 percentage points, reaching 19.5%. Analysis shows that in recent years there has been a growth in the shadow economy: in 2020 its volume was 128.9 billion
The second day of the B5+1 business forum titled "Central Asia - USA" has concluded in Bishkek. During the closing plenary session, Benazir Nurlanova, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, delivered a speech. In her address, she emphasized that B5+1 has become an important tool for both public and private entities, allowing regional priorities to be transformed into concrete projects and solutions that enhance cooperation in this format.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva reported that in 2025, the price of housing increased by 27%. In this regard, she inquired about the measures the government is taking to reduce dependence on imported building materials. Construction Minister Nurdin Oruntaev confirmed the existence of this problem, noting that a significant portion of building materials comes from abroad.
At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, the director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, Ulanbek Beishenbaev, announced a budget request of 6 billion 5 million soms for 2026. The department presented the following key expenditure items:
According to analysts, in 2025, Kyrgyzstan ranked third among the countries to which Russia exported petroleum products. This was reported by the publication "Kommersant". The leaders in terms of supply volume were Mongolia (820 thousand tons) and Uzbekistan (510 thousand tons), while Kyrgyzstan exported 526 thousand tons, and Tajikistan — 406 thousand tons.
According to information provided by the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," a Burger King restaurant may open in the updated terminal complex of Manas Airport. This establishment will be located in the sterile zone, which will allow it to operate in the absence of this brand in the country. It is worth noting that Burger King Corporation, an American company, manages a global network of fast-food restaurants specializing in hamburgers. The headquarters is located in
According to the data from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the Cabinet of Ministers (GASRKG), the cost of one square meter in Bishkek in January was 107,743 soms. At the same time, when considering the situation on an annual basis, the price per square meter increased by 5,752 soms, which corresponds to a growth of 5.6% compared to January 2025. It is important to note that the prices listed on real estate websites often differ from those at which
- During raid activities, employees of the Batken Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control identified violations at construction sites. During the inspection of construction works on a 7-story residential building on Lenin Street in Kyzyl-Kiya, discrepancies with safety regulations were found.
During the B5+1 business forum, former Minister of Agriculture, Food Industry, and Melioration of Kyrgyzstan Tilek Toktogaziev explained his interest in participating and discussed the prospects that lie ahead for the country.
According to the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan, in 2025, 34,467 crimes were registered, which is 5.2% less compared to 2024. This information was announced by the National Statistical Committee. The largest increase in the number of offenses was observed in the Talas region, where it reached 807 cases (+36%). In the Jalal-Abad region, 3,138 crimes were registered (+15.8%), in Batken - 1,343 (+9.8%), and in Issyk-Kul - 2,348 (+8.4%). It is worth noting that among the male
Over the year, the country earned 65 billion 231 million dollars In 2025, Turkey demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of tourism, as announced at a press conference in Istanbul. Turkey's Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy presented the official data on the results of the year.
During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Construction Nurdun Oruntaev reported that at the moment, 200 multi-story buildings in the republic have been recorded without the necessary documents for their commissioning. According to him, in 2025, 150 of these facilities received permission for operation. The minister also noted that some construction company owners are evading justice, leaving unfinished projects behind. While work continues on the remaining 50 facilities, the safety
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has given the green light to the implementation of a financial support mechanism for joint cooperative initiatives in the agro-industrial complex (AIC), funded from the budget of the Eurasian Economic Union. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is noteworthy that previously such a form of support was only applied in the industrial sector. The expansion of this mechanism to the agro-industrial complex will
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has published its analytical forecast regarding the dynamics of the global economy for the upcoming year. Experts are confident that major economic powers will be able to maintain moderate growth rates of gross domestic product (GDP). The world is gradually finding ways to adapt to new conditions related to sanctions and trade restrictions. The report notes: “Despite the high level of debt and uncertainty, investment activity remains restrained, but the