As a result of supervisory activities, two payment organizations in Bishkek were fined. According to the regulator, the sanctions were imposed for non-compliance with the norms of legislation and rules established by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. The total amount of fines amounted to 165,000 soms.
- Significant initiatives to support farmers and develop agriculture are being implemented in the Toktogul district, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the information from the ministry, drip irrigation systems are being installed on 30 hectares of rain-fed land. In addition, a daily regulation reservoir with a capacity of 15,000 cubic meters is being constructed.
The situation with large clusters of trucks at the "Ak-Tilek - Road" checkpoint, located near Kant, has been commented on by the Eurasian Economic Commission. This difficulty has been observed for several days. In its explanation, the EEC refers to data from Kazakhstan, indicating that delays in passing border control are related to the implementation of planned control measures. "These measures are temporary and targeted, aimed at establishing order at the border, including
The State Tax Service (GNS) held a meeting dedicated to issues of cashless payments in the business sector. The discussion was attended by GNS Deputy Chairman Azat Almanbetov, as well as representatives from the National Bank, the Interbank Processing Center, the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan, and various commercial banks.
Starting from September 1, 2026, new restrictions on the export of cash rubles and gold bars will come into effect in Russia. This was reported by Interfax. According to the agency, the Ministry of Finance has prepared a corresponding draft presidential decree as part of a strategy to "whiten" the economy and combat capital flight. Under the proposed measures, individuals will be prohibited from exporting cash rubles from Russia in amounts exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 dollars at
Recently, a meeting organized by the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic took place, aimed at discussing issues related to cashless payments in the field of entrepreneurship. Participants included representatives from the National Bank, the Interbank Processing Center, the Union of Banks, and various commercial banks. The press service of the STS reported that current issues raised by representatives of the business community were discussed at the meeting. In particular, topics related to
- In 2025, government budget expenditures on salaries will increase by 13.5% compared to 2024, according to data from two reports by the Ministry of Finance. In 2025, 156.7 billion soms will be allocated for these purposes, while in 2024, this amount was 138.1 billion soms.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy, Architecture, Construction, Transport, and Energy, Deputy Ulanbek Zhaanbaev raised the issue of apartment prices in Bishkek and Osh. Talantbek Imanakun uulu, Deputy Minister of Construction, responded that the cost of housing offered by private construction companies in Bishkek ranges from 800 to 3000 dollars per square meter. In the city of Osh, prices start at 700 and go up to 1500 dollars per square meter. Additionally, the
Serious steps have begun in Kyrgyzstan to address the issue of waste disposal and implement the principles of a circular economy. On February 2, a meeting was held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic with representatives of the Italian company TRITOR S.R.L. The result of this meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation, which will open opportunities for the introduction of modern European recycling technologies for both household and medical
In Bishkek, at the National Investment Agency, a significant business marathon is taking place from February 2 to 3, 2026, during which there is an exchange of views between representatives of Kyrgyz state structures and leaders of major American companies. This visit highlights the growing interest of American businesses in the economic opportunities of Kyrgyzstan and their readiness to cooperate in the implementation of strategically important projects. Among the participants of the event
Today, Bishkek hosts an important event - the second B5+1 Forum, organized by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) in collaboration with the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event continues the tradition of the historic C5+1 leaders' summit and emphasizes its role as a key platform for interaction between the business community of Central Asia and the United States.
The practical implementation of large-scale technological projects between Kyrgyzstan and China is finally starting. On February 2, Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, held talks with leaders of major companies Shanghai Minghou Xufu Business Consulting Management and Anté Lingkun (Shanghai) Technology. This visit was a result of discussions that took place in Shanghai in January, where the parties outlined the direction for the
The agency clarified the financial obligations of employers The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan announced the introduction of new measures of responsibility for employers under the updated Labor Code.
The situation with the accumulation of freight transport at certain border crossing points between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan has been commented on by the Eurasian Economic Commission. In an official statement, it was noted that the delays are caused by planned control measures being implemented by the Kazakh side. According to representatives of Kazakhstan, these intensified checks are temporary and targeted, aimed at organizing the situation at the border, primarily to combat the illegal
At the meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council, held on January 30 in Moscow, the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan reported on the resolution of the issue regarding the movement of goods offered by Kyrgyz sellers in the field of electronic commerce, particularly on the Wildberries platform. It was previously noted that Kyrgyz sellers faced serious difficulties in the Russian market due to changes in regulations. By the fall of 2025, shipments of goods from Kyrgyzstan had virtually
The space company founded by Elon Musk, SpaceX, has announced the acquisition of xAI — an artificial intelligence startup also owned by Musk, as reported by CNN. The merger of these two major companies with a limited number of shareholders leads to the formation of the most expensive private entity in the world. According to the channel, this merger can be seen as a sign that xAI requires funding to compete in the rapidly evolving AI sector, as well as confirmation of the significance of this
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has commented on the situation regarding the increase in the number of trucks at certain border crossing points between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. According to information from the Kazakh authorities, delays in border procedures are related to the implementation of planned control measures at the border. As representatives of Kazakhstan emphasized, these measures are temporary and targeted, aimed at maintaining order at the border and preventing the
- In its analysis, the real estate market conducted by Tazabek showed that the Oktobrskiy and Pervomayskiy districts are characterized by the highest prices for one-bedroom apartments. In these areas, the cost of housing with renovation ranges from $43,000 to $125,000, depending on various factors such as the condition of the apartment, its size, year of construction, and type of residential building. The most budget-friendly options for one-bedroom apartments are found in the Leninskiy and
In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will continue to provide tariff benefits for the import of electric vehicles, while increasing the volume of duty-free imports. This was announced by Elimbek Kanybek uulu, head of the EEU Coordination Department at the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan, at a press conference at the Kabar agency. This year, the quota for duty-free import of electric vehicles was increased from 10,000 to 15,000 units. Initially, this initiative faced some resistance from partners in the EEU;
According to trading data, on Tuesday morning, the price of silver increased by more than 10%, while gold prices rose by about 5%. As of 9:29 AM Moscow time, March silver futures on the New York Comex exchange rose by 10.21%, reaching $84.875 per ounce. April gold futures increased by $242.26 compared to the previous close, which is 5.21%, and amounted to $4,894.86 per troy ounce.
The prospects for the development of the mining sector were discussed On February 2, OJSC "Kyrgyzaltyn" held a series of meetings with representatives of leading American companies as part of the B5+1 business forum. The negotiations were led by Kubat Abdraymov, the chairman of the company's board.
In 2025, the income of the state budget from paid services increased by 61.1% compared to the previous year, according to information provided by the Ministry of Finance. The total amount of receipts was 31.1 billion soms, which is almost 12 billion more than in 2024.
Photo from the internet. The disordered leadership style of Donald Trump weakens the US dollar According to information presented by The Washington Post, the unstable approach of US President Donald Trump to domestic and foreign policy continues to negatively impact the dollar's exchange rate. Since Trump's return to the White House in January 2025, the American currency has lost more than 10 percent of its value, according to the publication. Economist Robin Brooks, a senior fellow
- During the meeting of the EAEU Council held on January 30, Kyrgyzstan discussed the update of the quarantine phytosanitary control procedures for vegetables, fruits, berries, and other products sent to Russia. This was reported on February 3 at a press conference by Kanybek uulu Elimbek, head of the EAEU Coordination Department of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic. “Previously, there were cases where incorrect recipients were indicated in the certificates, which created