- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in December 2025, consumer prices for cement in Kyrgyzstan increased by 1.9% compared to the same period in 2024. The national average price for cement was 408 soms for 50 kg, which is 8 soms higher than the 400 soms a year earlier.
Kyrgyz honey will now be available on the European Union market thanks to the official permission granted by the European Commission. The product has been included in a special list of the EU technical regulation, indicating that the control and certification system in Kyrgyzstan meets strict European standards.
The European Union plans to impose new sanctions against Kyrgyzstan, related to its assistance to Russia. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing its sources. As part of the discussion on a new package of sanctions against Russia, the European Union intends to activate for the first time a mechanism aimed at countering the circumvention of sanctions concerning certain equipment exported to Kyrgyzstan.
From November 1, 2025, to January 29, 2026, it has been recorded that 159,132 citizens of Kyrgyzstan have imposed a self-ban on obtaining loans using the mobile application "Tündük". This data was presented by the National Statistics Committee. A new mechanism called "Self-Ban on Lending" was implemented on November 1, 2025, aimed at ensuring the security of users' financial data, protecting them from fraudulent schemes. To impose a self-ban through the
Recently, global gold prices have experienced a significant decline, marking the sharpest drop in several months. After reaching a historic high, quotes began to fall rapidly, losing almost 12 percent in just two days and dropping below the $5,000 per ounce mark, as reported by RBC. The shift in trend occurred on January 29, when April gold futures on the CME reached a record $5,626.8 per ounce, but by the end of the trading session, they fell to $5,126. This movement became the largest
- Over the past 18 months, the Eurasian region has attracted additional investments from Asia totaling approximately $20 billion, according to data presented in the EDB report (2026). As of 2025, the total volume of accumulated investments from Asian countries in this region reached $119.8 billion. From 2024 to mid-2025, an additional $20 billion was attracted.
As of October 1 of last year, the total external debt of the countries in the Eurasian Economic Union exceeded $2.5 trillion. This data is presented in the express information from the Eurasian Economic Commission. Russia continues to hold a leading position in terms of external obligations, followed by Kazakhstan and Belarus. Kyrgyzstan and Armenia have the lowest debt figures in absolute terms, but there is a significant increase in borrowing in these countries.
On January 29, the NBRK board issued a resolution regarding foreign currency exchange operations. According to document No. 2026-P-12/6-1-(NPA), the action of resolution No. 2022-P-33/45-2-(NPA), adopted on July 22, 2022, remains suspended until August 1, 2026.
- In the Batken region, specifically in the Kadamjay district, the director of the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service, Abdumalik Mamirov, initiated an explanatory campaign regarding issues related to the cessation of the smuggling of seedlings imported from Uzbekistan and ensuring that farmers receive the necessary certificates. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry. During a visit to the
On January 29, a staff meeting was held at the Uzgen City Hall, opened by Mayor Eldos Taev, who also introduced the new lawyer Ruslan Egemkulov. The mayor announced the results of the work for 2025 and outlined the main goals for 2026, emphasizing the importance of order, responsibility, and discipline.
- A round table was held in Bishkek, organized by the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, where representatives of cafes and restaurants gathered to discuss pricing policies in public catering. According to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, the event was led by Zhenaly Orozbaev, head of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service. Representatives from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Association of Hoteliers and
Today, January 30, a meeting took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, attended by Bakyt Sydykov, the Minister of Economy and Commerce, and Yoshifumi Yoshikawa, Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). During the discussion, representatives from both sides emphasized the long-standing and productive cooperation between the government of Kyrgyzstan and JICA, which encompasses numerous joint projects. Sydykov shared with his partner the government's goals
A meeting organized by the Antimonopoly Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Bishkek, where current issues of pricing in the public catering sector were discussed. This event was led by Jenaly Orozbaev, the head of the service, with the participation of representatives from the Ministry, the HoReCa Club Association of Hoteliers and Restaurateurs, as well as entrepreneurs working in this field.
At a recent meeting of the board, it was noted that the activities of the State Customs Service in 2025 were successful. Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev instructed to ensure the achievement of forecasted customs revenues in 2026 at the level of 142.6 billion soms and to begin the implementation of measures outlined in the Customs Service Development Concept for the period 2026–2030.
As part of the audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, the activities of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the year 2024 were analyzed, including its subdivisions and subordinate enterprises. As a result of the audit, financial violations amounting to 2,251.5 million soms were identified, of which 2,081.1 million soms are subject to recovery. During the audit activities, it was possible to recover 1,668.4 million soms. The majority of the recovered funds
On January 30, a meeting of the Board of the State Customs Service was held in the Kyrgyz Republic, where the results of the work for the IV quarter of 2025 and the entire year were summarized. According to the data, actual revenues from customs duties in 2025 reached 157.4 billion soms, which is 5.8 billion soms higher than the forecasts of the Ministry of Finance.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport, in 2025, the "Production and Innovation Center" manufactured 11,386 road signs. In addition to this, during the specified period, 10,000 catadioptrs were also produced, and 8,271 meters of posts were prepared, which were painted using polymer powder paint. Road signs are manufactured in a specialized workshop established at the "Production and Innovation Center." The finished products are handed over to road
- According to research, by mid-2025, the total amount of mutual accumulated investments between the states of the Eurasian region and Asian countries reached $176.4 billion, as reported in the EDB report (2026). The majority of these investments—$119.8 billion—were attracted to the economies of the Eurasian region. At the same time, the volume of investments made by the states of this region in the economies of Asian countries amounts to $56.6 billion.
Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov noted that the current level of international reserves is the highest in the country's history. He pointed out that the achieved result is the consequence of the consistent and targeted work of the NBKR in the area of managing international reserves. The bank has implemented a strategy that includes specific actions and steps, and over the past year and a half, management approaches have been significantly reformed, demonstrating their
On January 23, 2026, a memorandum of cooperation regarding the project "Construction and Operation of the Western Bypass Road of Bishkek" was signed at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The document was signed by representatives of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Bishkek City Hall, OJSC "Eldik Bank", LLC "Bat Jet", and the Chinese company China National Heavy Machinery Corporation (CHMC). The Center for
This year, the State Customs Service successfully processed over 873 thousand declarations, which is significantly more compared to 113 thousand in 2021. The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, noted that this growth was achieved without increasing the number of employees. This became possible due to the implementation of process automation, digitalization, and the reduction of human factor influence.
Kyrgyz science has suffered a heavy loss. Yevgeniya Mikhailovna Lushikhina (04.07.1940 - 29.01.2026) was a professor and doctor of agricultural sciences, known for her achievements in sheep breeding. Her work became a symbol of the revival of this industry in the country. In one of her last interviews, she asked the question: "Why did my family dedicate their lives to this?" Now this question passes to us. We must preserve her legacy, restore the system she dreamed of, and protect our
According to the report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the volume of investments from Asian countries in Central Asia has more than doubled over the past nine years, representing a growth of 2.3 times (2026). Based on estimates, from 2016 to mid-2025, the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) increased from $29.9 billion to $68 billion.
In 2025, as part of a large-scale digitalization program, the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan implemented a number of innovative measures. Procedures for businesses were simplified: the number of procedures was reduced from 18 to 9, and the average time required for customs control decreased to one hour. In some border crossing points, the processing time takes only a few minutes. At the same time, the throughput of these points increased threefold, and this was achieved without increasing