The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has initiated a draft law that proposes introducing liability for violations in the halal industry, including the production of halal products and the provision of halal services without the necessary certification. The agency plans to amend the Code of Administrative Offenses.
The press service of the president announced that Bektur Aliev is no longer holding the position of Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. Medet Tairov has been appointed to take his place. Photo from the internet. Medet Tairov Medet Tairov received a bachelor's degree in economics from the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University in 2008, and later became a master of economics.
The initiative has a social aspect A project will be launched in Kyrgyzstan to create mobile meat sales points, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This initiative, which has a social aspect, will be implemented with the support of JSC "Kyrgyz Agroholding." The main goal is to provide the population with quality meat products at affordable prices through food trucks. Photo www
Economist Sergey Ponomarev expressed his opinion on the new initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture regarding the opening of mobile meat sales points at social prices. He noted that this event is aimed at creating an important social infrastructure that will eliminate unnecessary links in the supply chain from producer to end consumer. According to Ponomarev, such an initiative will bring significant advantages to consumers, especially for those who cannot boast a high income level.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted its first intervention of this year on January 19, selling $134.05 million on the interbank market. For reference, in 2025, the regulator carried out eight interventions, resulting in the sale of $853 million. The largest amount of currency was sold in December, totaling $179.5 million.
The Chairman of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, Alambet Shykmamatov, participated in the international jewelry exhibition Vicenzaoro, taking place in Italy. During his visit, he familiarized himself with current trends in the jewelry industry and held a series of meetings with representatives of well-known Italian brands and industry associations.
As of the end of November 2025, the volume of Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade amounted to $14 billion 19.4 million. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, this is 11.2% less than in the same period of 2024. A faster decline is observed compared to previous months, when the decrease was 9.6% over 10 months. Decline in Exports The most significant impact on this was the sharp reduction in export supplies, which fell by 43.5%. For the 11 months of 2025, they amounted to only
A resident of the village of Chym-Korgon, located in the Kemin district of the Chuy region, Samat Aydaraliev shared his experience in preparing feed for livestock and hay. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he talked about his method of using corn stalks that he collects from his garden. “I have 4–5 stacks, and each of them contains about 100 stalks. The weight of one bundle corresponds to the weight of one bale of alfalfa. After harvesting corn in the autumn, we tie the stalks and
As part of the digitalization program in Kyrgyzstan, a new information system called AIS "Expertise" is being put into operation. This digital tool was developed by the Department of Agricultural Crop and Horticulture Expertise, which operates under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Its main goal is to automate the provision of state-paid services, which will significantly improve the quality of service for agricultural producers and reduce
The Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction approved the draft law "On Ratification of the Protocol Amending the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union" at its meeting, which was signed on July 28, 2025, in Moscow. This decision was made in the first reading. The Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Sultan Akhmatov, presented information about the protocol, which was developed as a result of the work of a consolidated
- On January 20, the Ministry of Agriculture reported the start of the import of mineral fertilizers into Kyrgyzstan. According to forecasts, by 2026, the agricultural sector of the republic will require 182.8 thousand tons of mineral fertilizers:
OAO "Kyrgyz Agrohholding" has presented a new and innovative project aimed at organizing mobile points for the sale of meat products. This initiative is being carried out under the auspices of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.
- According to information provided by the Ministry of Finance, the consolidated producers have utilized preferential loans amounting to 170.25 million soms. As part of the "Financing of Consolidated Producers" project, the total amount of allocated loans is 2 billion 200 million soms.
- According to information presented at a press conference by the director of the IMF's research department, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, global economic growth is expected to reach 3.3% in 2026. This figure exceeds the previously forecasted value by 0.2 percentage points. Gourinchas noted that, despite existing trade tensions, the global economy demonstrates resilience due to the high adaptability of the private sector. It is also worth mentioning the positive financial conditions arising
A significantly updated all-Russian classifier of professions and positions has come into effect in the Russian Federation. The old list, compiled in 1994, had long lost its relevance and did not reflect the actual employment structure of the population. Now, many specialists who worked in the informal sector have received official recognition, unique codes, and social guarantees.
According to the National Statistical Committee, in 2025, the gross grain harvest in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1.8 million tons, which is 14.2% lower than in 2024. At the same time, the harvest of fruit and berry crops increased by 17.5%, rice by 17%, vegetables by 11.3%, melons by 7.1%, and corn for grain by 5.1%.
As of the end of December 2025, the gross international reserves of Kyrgyzstan reached $8 billion 603.14 million, according to data from the National Bank. The regulator reported an increase in gross international reserves based on the following indicators:
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, and energy, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov reported that Kyrgyzstan annually produces 14.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, including small hydropower plants and thermal power plants. According to him, the current demand for electricity is approximately 20 billion kilowatt-hours, resulting in a deficit of 4.3 billion kilowatt-hours. To cover this deficit, the republic resorts to importing
According to the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD), Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a record budget surplus, which is attributed to an increase in non-tax revenues. This is stated in the country's economic growth forecast for the period from 2026 to 2028, presented by the fund. The EFSD clarified that the profit transfer from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan to the republican budget for 2024, amounting to 45.7 billion soms (which constitutes 3.7% of GDP), contributed to the
Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences Jamins Akimaliev stated on the radio that rural residents make up about 65% of the total population of Kyrgyzstan, and the agricultural sector should become the foundation of the country's economy. He noted that in his address last year, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the development of the agro-industrial complex, highlighting two key areas: the processing of agricultural products and organic farming.
- In recent years, the catering services market in Kyrgyzstan has significantly expanded, becoming an important segment of the food service industry. Catering companies provide services for business events, corporate parties, and private celebrations, including the organization of coffee breaks and buffets, as well as comprehensive event management "turnkey". Researching available menus and price lists helps to identify the main price categories and understand how the cost of services
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In Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of introducing liability for errors in the production of halal products is being considered. According to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, a draft law is currently being developed that will amend the Code of Offenses. This document aims to establish responsibility for violations related to the production and certification of halal products.
- As part of its work, the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the draft law "On Amendments to the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic" in the first reading. The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.