According to the information presented at a press conference at the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, the chairman of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, Marat Pirnazarov, reported that the population holds a monetary mass of between 200 to 300 billion soms. He emphasized that this is a significant amount, which raises concerns against the backdrop of inflationary processes.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with relevant institutions, is actively working on proposals for the textile industry. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. These measures were initiated in accordance with the directive from President Sadyr Japarov, which was announced after an extended meeting with participants of the textile industry held at "Yntymak Ordo".
- The Canadian mining company Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX: SVM) has signed an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Chaarat Gold Holdings Limited. This company manages the resource license for the gold projects "Tulkubash" and "Kyzylbash," as well as related exploration areas totaling 27.42 square kilometers in the Tian Shan region of Kyrgyzstan. Information about this has been posted on the company's official website. The total amount of the deal is $162 million.
- In the primary market of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, the trading volume in 2025 amounted to 206.1 billion soms, with 1,155 transactions concluded. This was reported on January 23 at a press conference by the acting General Director of the KSE, Aida Chodulova. In the secondary market, the trading volume in 2025 reached 5.7 billion soms, reflecting 1,101 transactions. For comparison, in 2024, this figure was at 4.4 billion soms with 789 transactions recorded.
The acquired vehicles will be used for the modernization and maintenance of the country's energy networks. The keys to 37 units of specialized equipment were handed over to the Ministry of Energy by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
At the final press conference, the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) summarized its performance for the year 2025, which became a record year in its history. The total trading volume reached 219.7 billion soms, which is twice as much as in 2024, when this figure was 109.7 billion soms. Growth was observed in all major market segments:
The measure only concerns small and medium-sized businesses The State Tax Service (STS) has announced a temporary suspension of tax control, as well as raids and inspections regarding the use of payment systems in small and medium-sized businesses.
According to the Ministry of Finance's forecast, tax revenues may reach 577.6 billion soms in 2026 under an optimistic scenario. Under the baseline forecast, a collection of 458.4 billion soms is expected, while the pessimistic scenario suggests 412.7 billion soms. The Ministry of Finance also noted that factors such as economic development, efforts to improve tax administration, the implementation of digital technologies in tax procedures, and other measures positively influence the
Yesterday, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed at the National Investment Agency, operating under the auspices of the president, as part of a public-private partnership project concerning the construction and operation of the "Western Bypass Road" in Bishkek. This information was published by the agency's press service. The document is intended to facilitate the implementation of a large-scale infrastructure project aimed at optimizing transport logistics in the capital and
According to the Ministry of Economy, by the end of 2025, the consumer price index in Kyrgyzstan, reflecting the level of inflation, will be 9.4% compared to December 2024. The average inflation rate for the entire year of 2025 is projected to be 8.2%, compared to the same period in 2024. Prices for bread and cereals increased by 3.8%, which is mainly related to the rise in wheat prices in Kazakhstan and increased logistics costs.
- In Kyrgyzstan, 1.5 million square meters of housing were built in the first 11 months of 2025, according to data provided by the Statistics Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission. This figure represents an increase of 31.4% compared to the same period in 2024.
According to Aman Kebekov, the chief specialist of the cadastral valuation sector of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography, the construction of multi-apartment buildings by the GIK has led to a slowdown in the growth of housing prices in Kyrgyzstan. He reported this on the air of "Birinchi Radio." Although the rise in apartment prices is still ongoing, its pace has significantly decreased compared to previous years.
According to the Ministry of Finance report, in 2024, Kyrgyzstan spent 37.5 billion soms (approximately $429.6 million) on external debt payments, while 22.2 billion soms (about $254.8 million) were allocated for domestic debt repayment. Photo on the main page: Shutterstock.
The chief specialist of the State Agency for Land Resources, Aman Kebekov, noted in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" that the purchase of housing by foreigners does not affect the cost of real estate in Kyrgyzstan. Kebekov pointed out the existing concerns in society that transactions with foreign citizens could contribute to rising housing prices. However, the analysis conducted revealed that the share of such transactions accounts for less than 1% of the total market volume.
On January 23, during the ceremony, Adylbek Kasymaliev handed over the keys to a new batch of specialized equipment to representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the government press service. The equipment transferred included: 17 JAC–T8 crew model vehicles; eight SHANMON–388H backhoe loaders; two truck-mounted lifts based on KamAZ-43118 with a lifting height of 45 meters; ten JAC–N56 crew vehicles.
- During the audit conducted from January 1 to December 31, 2024, the Accounts Chamber identified significant deficiencies in budget planning, fund management, and financial discipline, which resulted in a total amount of violations of 133.3 million soms. “The majority of violations affect all key stages of the budget process,” the press release notes.
On January 22, the first meeting took place in Moscow, attended by Almaz Imangaziev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was initiated by Russia with the aim of discussing a joint action plan for 2025-2027, which was approved at the second "Central Asia - Russia" summit in Dushanbe on October 9, 2025. Deputies from various federal ministries and agencies of Russia also attended the meeting.
Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with a delegation from the international investment and development company Vantagion Terra Group Limited, as reported by the agency's press service.
According to the results of the budget audit for 2024, the Accounts Chamber identified violations totaling 133,321.8 thousand soms in the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and related structures.
The audit revealed deficiencies in budget planning, expenditures, accounting, and public procurement
The State Tax Service (GNS) has announced a reduction in the tax rate on transactions conducted through foreign banks from 0.2% to 0.1%. This change has been implemented in the Tax Code of Kyrgyzstan in accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues," adopted on December 31, 2025. It is worth noting that the tax on transactions was first established by
The Audit Chamber conducted an audit of the budget execution of the Ministry of Finance for the year 2024, covering both central and subordinate institutions. The audit was carried out for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024. As a result of the inspection, discrepancies amounting to 133,321.8 thousand soms were identified, related to violations of budget legislation and other regulatory acts.
According to information from the press service, the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic has completed an audit of the budget executed by the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy for the period from 2020 to 2024. During the inspection, a number of financial violations were identified. Main audit findings: Despite the presence of goals in regulatory documents aimed at strengthening the material and technical base, the funds from the Development Fund were used
In 2025, the government of Kyrgyzstan implemented a series of measures aimed at stabilizing prices and ensuring food security, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. As part of these efforts, a Plan of Action was developed and adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers, which focuses on controlling the rise in prices for essential food products throughout the year and is under constant monitoring.