In the city of Osh, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has fined twelve exchange offices. The reason was non-compliance with the requirements of legislation and regulatory acts established by the regulator. Each of the offices received a fine of 55,000 soms.
- The regulator has decided to suspend licenses due to non-compliance with legal requirements and regulations. According to the National Bank, the license of the exchange office OsOO "Yntymak Finans" (license number 6988, issued on November 20, 2024) has been suspended from January 31 to February 9, 2026. This exchange point is located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, at the address: Nurakhunov Street, 395, Kara-Suu city.
President of the Association of E-commerce of Kyrgyzstan, Aibek Kurenkiev, shared information about the growth of the digital economy and cooperation in the e-commerce sector at the B5+1 forum. According to him, Central Asia is demonstrating impressive growth in digitalization, made possible by historical, cultural, and economic ties, as well as active experience exchange among the countries of the region. Currently, the Association includes about 50 companies, among which are key players in
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has announced the introduction of a tariff exemption for the import of cocoa butter. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the new regulation, an exemption from import customs duties for cocoa butter under the EAEU commodity code 1804000000 is provided for up to 300 tons per year.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, a bill concerning amendments to the Law on "Renewable Energy Sources" was discussed in its second reading. The document was presented by the Deputy Minister of Energy, Altynbek Rysbekov. Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova asked about the magnitude of the electricity deficit in the country. According to Rysbekov, by the end of 2025, the electricity deficit in Kyrgyzstan is expected to reach 3.8 billion kilowatt-hours. He added that this shortfall is planned
25 years ago, the development of a digital ecosystem began in Kyrgyzstan, initiated by the first internet users and enthusiasts. Today, this initiative has grown into a significant movement for the entire region. This was announced by Aziz Abakirov, head of the High Technology Park of Kyrgyzstan, at the B5+1 forum. “At a recent panel discussion dedicated to agriculture, our colleagues from Uzbekistan proposed the concept of One Central Asia. We fully support this idea. Central Asia should
As a result of identified violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Osh branch of the National Bank imposed fines on 12 exchange offices, with a total fine amounting to 660,000 soms. Each of the violating offices was fined 55,000 soms. In addition, some exchange points were temporarily deprived of their licenses for the period from January 31 to February 9, 2026:
In recent years, Kyrgyzstan has significantly reduced its dependence on external food supplies. Major food products are now being produced in larger volumes, which has allowed for an increase in the level of self-sufficiency in many categories. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, by 2025 the republic will fully or excessively provide itself with six out of nine main types of food. Complete self-sufficiency has been noted in the following categories:
- On February 3, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, submitted a draft law for consideration regarding amendments to the constitutional law concerning the Audit Chamber. According to the information presented in the justification note, the initiator of the changes is the Audit Chamber itself. The main objectives of these amendments are to improve the legal regulation of the chamber's operations and to ensure its institutional, financial, and functional independence in
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, reported on the progress in addressing issues related to the textile industry. According to him, important aspects related to certification were discussed during meetings with business representatives. “Issues concerning VAT payers have also been resolved. Within the framework of the EAEU, this issue was raised at the last meeting of the Council, and the Council instructed the
According to "RBK," the volume of money transfers from Russia to Kyrgyzstan for the 11 months of 2025 amounted to a record $2.99 billion. This information was obtained based on an analysis of the statistics from the central banks of the countries in the region. It should be noted that these figures reflect a growth of 16.7 percent compared to previous periods; however, they do not include data for December.
Photo from the internet. The tenge has been strengthening over the last few days As of February 5 of this year, there is a noticeable change in exchange rates in Kyrgyzstan: the Kazakh tenge has significantly appreciated, while the Russian ruble continues to lose value. The US dollar remains at the same level. This data is provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US Dollar:
On the morning of February 5, the exchange rates on the Moscow City Council are as follows: US Dollar 87.50 87.75 Euro 103.0-103.4 103.7-104.2 Ruble 1.13-1.14 1.14-1.15 Tenge 0.16-0.17 0.17
The new decision of the European Commission opens up prospects for local entrepreneurs Kyrgyzstan is now officially listed in the register of honey-exporting countries for the European Union, marking the end of lengthy negotiations and opening new horizons for the country's agricultural sector.
The Ministry of Agriculture is considering the possibility of allowing farmers to cultivate medicinal plants on agricultural land. To this end, the Cabinet of Ministers presented a draft law for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22. In the explanatory note to this draft law, the Ministry of Agriculture clarifies that according to current legislation, medicinal plants are not classified as agricultural crops, which limits their cultivation on agricultural lands.
The National Bank has published the official exchange rates against the som as of February 5, 2026. Comparing with the rates on February 4, the following changes can be noted:
Before the start of active field work, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic recommends that farmers pay attention to the quality of the land. The press service of the ministry emphasizes that to achieve a high yield and effective use of fertilizers, it is important to conduct a timely laboratory analysis of the soil for nutrient content.
During the III "Regional Business Agenda B5+1 for the Financial and Banking Sector," the Chairman of the Central Asian Fintech Association, Otabek Nasirov, made an important statement about the need for harmonization of standards and digital integration to strengthen cooperation and attract foreign investments. He noted that a key aspect of this process will be the integration of digital technologies in compliance with international standards; however, the harmonization of standards
According to Askar Sydykov, the Executive Director of the International Business Council, the total value of mineral resources in Kyrgyzstan is $177 billion. This information was announced at the panel session "B5+1 Dialogue on Critical Minerals" during the "B5+1" business forum. Sydykov noted that there are over 1,000 registered deposits in the country, but less than half of them are actively being developed.
On February 4, in Dubai, the head of the government of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited the Epos Water Production LLC plant, which was founded by citizens of Kyrgyzstan. This enterprise specializes in the production and bottling of bottled drinking water and various beverages, with the capacity to produce up to 50,000 bottles per day. The plant operates modern bottling lines and a highly efficient multi-stage water purification system, which allows it to meet the sanitary and food
The speech at the B5+1 business forum took place in Bishkek At the recent B5+1 business forum in Bishkek, Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, emphasized the importance of Central Asia as a unified promising economic region, urging international companies to expand their cooperation and investment contributions. He noted that the B5+1 format serves as a tool for implementing the agreements reached at the Central Asia and USA Leaders' Summit in 2025
As of the end of 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has released data on a significant improvement in food security. According to the provided data, the country fully meets its needs for 6 out of 9 key products: vegetables, melons, potatoes, milk, meat, sugar, and eggs.
In the city of Manas, on the banks of the Kok-Art River, the construction of a new road has begun. This road will connect the Bishkek - Osh highway with the Manas - Blagoveshchenka road, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport. The length of the new section will be 9 kilometers, and the width of the roadway will be 8 meters. The implementation of the project includes the creation of sidewalks, bus stops, and street lighting. Currently, the work is in the initial stage, and
The tax service announced a special program and simplified procedure for registration. The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced that until March 1, 2026, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to legalize jewelry made from precious metals, even in the absence of primary supporting documents.