Economy

Twenty-Third in Line. The National Bank Issued a License to "Alma Finance Bank"

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a license to JSC "Alma Finance Bank," permitting it to conduct banking operations in both national and foreign currencies. This decision was published in the official documents of the NB KR. This license provides the new bank with the opportunity to carry out financial operations in accordance with the country's legislation.

20.01.2026, 09:34

Economy

Catfish has become cheaper against all major currencies except the dollar. Exchange rate as of January 20.

Photo from the internet. Since the beginning of December 2025, there has been a steady increase in the Chinese yuan against the som. As of January 20 of this year, the official exchange rates for currencies such as the dollar, euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have shown an upward trend. At the same time, the dollar exchange rate remains unchanged. This data is provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US Dollar:

20.01.2026, 09:31

Economy

How Have Prices for Residential Homes in Bishkek and Osh Changed in 2025?

According to the data from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the government (GASRKG), in 2025, the cost per square meter of housing in Bishkek increased by 26.8%, while in Osh it rose by 37% compared to the previous year. In particular, in the Lenin District of Bishkek, the average price per square meter was $1,867, in the Sverdlov District it was $1,862 (where the highest growth was observed at 37.1%), in the Oktyabr District it was $1,767 (an

20.01.2026, 09:22

Economy

27 tons of onions from Uzbekistan turned back at the border

At the end of last week, a batch of onions weighing 26 tons and 978 kg, arriving from Uzbekistan, was stopped at the "Dostuk" checkpoint. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. The reason the cargo was not allowed through was the absence of the necessary phytosanitary certificate, as well as violations of labeling rules. As a result, the product was not permitted for import into Kyrgyzstan.

20.01.2026, 09:15

Economy

New Rules for Determining the Country of Origin of Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Devices for Public Procurement Come into Effect in the EAEU on January 22

On January 19, the EEC reported the entry into force of new rules regarding the determination of localization of pharmaceutical products and medical devices for public procurement. Starting from January 22, changes to the rules concerning the determination of the country of origin of certain goods used in public procurement will come into effect in the EAEU countries. These changes will be relevant for relationships that arise from January 1, 2026.

20.01.2026, 09:06

Economy

The budget of Kyrgyzstan will be formed with a surplus to fulfill obligations "below the line," - EFSR

According to the EFSR report, Kyrgyzstan's budget is expected to have a surplus in the medium term, which will allow it to meet its obligations "below the line." This will be made possible by the recapitalization of state enterprises operating in the energy, banking, and construction sectors. The EFSR forecasts indicate that from 2026 to 2028, the average budget surplus will amount to 1.3% of GDP. This is linked to high non-tax revenues and a gradual decline in tax revenues.

20.01.2026, 09:04

Economy

Mandatory Navigation Seals for Alcohol and Tobacco Introduced in the EAEU

Starting from February 11, 2026, new regulations regarding the mandatory tracking of the transportation of alcoholic and tobacco products using navigation seals will come into effect in the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. In anticipation of this innovation, the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan organized a meeting with business representatives to clarify the new requirements.

20.01.2026, 08:45

Economy

The USA has declared a "revolution" in nutrition, opening new opportunities for KR

On January 7, 2026, in the USA, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins presented the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2025–2030. These guidelines mark a drastic shift in the approach to nutrition, effectively rejecting the conventional beliefs about the benefits of carbohydrates. The new approach emphasizes the quality of nutrients, prioritizing high-quality animal proteins such as meat, fish, and eggs, in contrast to traditional

20.01.2026, 08:43

Economy / Exclusive

At the "Dostuk" Checkpoint, nearly 27 tons of onions were intercepted without phytosanitary documents

In order to maintain phytosanitary safety at the state border, the Osh Department for Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine has intensified control. According to information from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, an attempt was made at the end of last week to import nearly 27 tons of onions from Uzbekistan through the "Dostuk" checkpoint. However, due to the lack of a phytosanitary certificate and appropriate labeling of the cargo, this

20.01.2026, 08:32

Economy / Exclusive

The National Bank conducted its first currency intervention in 2026

On January 19, 2026, the National Bank conducted its first currency intervention, during which 134 million 50 thousand US dollars were sold on the domestic market. In the previous year, the regulator carried out eight currency interventions, with a total amount exceeding 800 million dollars. No reverse interventions were conducted in 2025.

20.01.2026, 08:30

Economy

The inflow of remittances to Kyrgyzstan increased by 17.2 percent - EDB

According to information provided by the Eurasian Development Bank, from January to November 2025, the volume of remittances to the Kyrgyz Republic increased by 17.2%. The main factor behind this growth was the inflow from Russia, which rose by 16.7%. The increase in inflow in dollar terms was also due to the strengthening of the ruble against the dollar by 10.6% compared to the average figures of 2024. At the same time, the average exchange rate of the som to the dollar in 2024-2025 remained

20.01.2026, 08:27

Economy

In the first 11 months of 2025, cattle imports from Russia increased by 41%

- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in the 11 months of 2025, the import of cattle from Russia increased by 41%. From January to November, Kyrgyzstan acquired 20,000 head of cattle, amounting to 6 million dollars. This is a 41% increase in quantity compared to the same period in 2024, when 14,200 head were imported for a total of 4 million dollars.

19.01.2026, 21:22

Economy

The minimum subsistence level in Kyrgyzstan has increased and amounted to 8,697.32 soms

This amount should cover the needs for food, housing, clothing, and medical services According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the subsistence minimum in Kyrgyzstan has risen to 8,697.32 soms.

19.01.2026, 20:50

Economy

Overdue Loans in Kyrgyzstan Remain at a Low Level, Banks are Actively Lending to the Population

According to data from the Ministry of Economy, there is an increase in consumer lending and a decrease in the level of overdue loans. As of June 30, 2025, the total volume of loans issued by banks in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 416 billion 900 million soms, with the largest increase observed in the consumer loan sector — a growth of 37.9 percent.

19.01.2026, 20:49

Economy

In the first 11 months of 2025, imports of frozen beef from India increased 11 times

- The import of frozen beef from India to Kyrgyzstan increased 11 times in 2025, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, from January to November 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 767 tons of frozen beef from India worth 1.6 million dollars. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the import volume was only 66 tons worth 139 thousand dollars, highlighting significant growth.

19.01.2026, 20:45

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, the single tax rate for working abroad has been reduced

The rate has been reduced to 0.1 percent According to information from the State Tax Service, the unified tax rate for individuals and organizations conducting activities outside of Kyrgyzstan has been reduced from 1 percent to 0.1 percent.

19.01.2026, 20:44

Economy

Launched a pilot project for solar generation with an energy storage system

Photo by the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic. Presentation of the pilot solar generation project in Bishkek In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a presentation of a new pilot project was held, which includes a solar photovoltaic installation with a battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial use. This project was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ministry clarified that the facility is equipped with a solar

19.01.2026, 19:44

Economy

Electricity Consumption in China Exceeded 10 Trillion Kilowatt-Hours

According to the results of last year, China has for the first time in history exceeded the mark of 10 trillion kilowatt-hours in electricity consumption. This information was published on the website of the State Administration for Energy of the People's Republic of China, the agency reports. Photo for illustration According to the agency's clarification, in 2025, the total electricity consumption in the country amounted to 10.4 trillion kilowatt-hours, which is 5% higher than the

19.01.2026, 19:07

Economy

Inspection conducted at the livestock market in the Sokuluk district

The livestock market in the Sokuluk district has become the subject of an inspection. According to information provided by the district administration, from January 17 to 18, 2026, raids were organized at the municipal livestock market, which is managed by the municipal enterprise "Taza-ayyl" in the Sary-Ozyon rural area.

19.01.2026, 18:45

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, fines for violations in the halal product sector are being proposed.

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the bill in the first reading In Kyrgyzstan, it is planned to introduce fines for non-compliance with the legislation on halal products. Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Sultan Akhmatov announced this information at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh responsible for finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development.

19.01.2026, 18:04

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, there are over five thousand job openings

The highest number of vacancies is related to skilled trades As of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 open vacancies in Kyrgyzstan, according to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. Skilled trades are in the highest demand.

19.01.2026, 18:03

Economy

The Ministry of Economic Development proposes to simplify rules for investors

The bill aims to correct legal shortcomings in the Investment Law The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has presented a new bill that not only corrects errors in the current "Investment Law" but also improves interaction between investors and government bodies.

19.01.2026, 17:31

Economy

GDP of Kyrgyzstan for the year 2025 amounted to nearly 2 trillion soms

Preliminary data shows that the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan at the end of 2025 amounted to 1 trillion 976.4 billion soms. This is an increase of 11.1% compared to 2024, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. In the 11 months of 2025, GDP growth accelerated to 10.2%.

19.01.2026, 17:28

Economy

Since the beginning of the year, the GSO has paid out more than eight million five hundred thousand soms in insurance compensation.

The main part of the payments was related to auto insurance Since the beginning of 2026, the State Insurance Organization OJSC has made payments totaling 8 million 508 thousand 695.88 soms as insurance compensations to both individuals and legal entities for mandatory types of insurance.

19.01.2026, 17:13