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Economy

In the Chui Region, industrial, tourism, and residential complexes will be built in cluster zones.

Starting from 2026, all new construction projects in the Chui region will be implemented based on a cluster principle. This became known at a recent meeting in the presidential representative office. The expanded staff meeting was held under the leadership of the presidential envoy in the region, Azamat Osmonov, and gathered district akims, city mayors, and heads of rural administrations.

14.01.2026, 12:36
Former head of the State Tax Service Altynbek Abduvavov got off lightly?
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Former head of the State Tax Service Altynbek Abduvavov got off lightly?

In the capital's Lenin District Court, the hearing of the case concerning former leaders of the State Tax Service has concluded. Altynbek Abduvayev, who held the position of chairman of the State Tax Service, and Islambek Kydyrgychov, his deputy, were found guilty of abusing their official powers; however, the court limited itself to imposing fines.

14.01.2026, 11:59
In the village of Daroat-Korgon, a farmer's fair was held in the Chon-Alai district.
Economy

In the village of Daroat-Korgon, a farmer's fair was held in the Chon-Alai district.

In the Chon-Alai district, in the village of Daroot-Korgon, a fair dedicated to socially significant agricultural products was recently held. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The organization of the fair was carried out by the district agricultural development management in cooperation with the Ayil Okmotu of Chon-Alai, Kashka-Suu, and Jekendi. Local residents were able to purchase a wide range of products, including meat,

14.01.2026, 11:10
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 14
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 14

Information was collected from various commercial banks' websites. If you have any questions regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. This information is current as of its publication date. The rates reflect values for cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day. The official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the current exchange rates at exchange points in Bishkek can be found here.

14.01.2026, 11:02
Preparation for the launch of the second hydro unit of the Kambar-Ata HPP-2. What has already been done
Economy

Preparation for the launch of the second hydro unit of the Kambar-Ata HPP-2. What has already been done

The project for the commissioning of the second hydro unit of the Kambar-Ata HPP-2 is being implemented with the support of the Eurasian Stabilization and Development Fund. An important role in the technical support of the project is played by the international consulting company Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG. The work is divided into three lots, and based on the results of international tenders, contractors have been selected for each direction:

14.01.2026, 10:59
Economy

Ban on luxury goods. The European Union is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia

According to the publication Euractiv, the European Union may announce a new package of sanctions against Russia as early as February 24. Finland and Sweden have proposed to include in this 20th package a ban on the export of luxury goods to Russia, as well as on the technical servicing of Russian oil tankers. Additionally, it is planned to reduce import quotas for Russian fertilizers in EU countries.

14.01.2026, 10:29
Economy

The Cabinet approved the salary scales for employees of projects funded by international organizations

- In accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated December 25, 2025, No. 830, the salary scales for specialists involved in the preparation and implementation of projects funded by international financial institutions and donor countries within the framework of state investments and technical assistance through the Ministry of Finance have been approved. The document also specifies allowances:

14.01.2026, 10:24
Economy

The World Bank has forecasted the growth of Kyrgyzstan's economy in 2026

According to Bakyt Dushabov, a senior economist at the World Bank in Kyrgyzstan, it is expected that the country's economic growth will be around 6.5% in 2026. He announced this at a recent press conference. According to Dushabov, this forecast is based on expectations of increased domestic demand, which, in turn, will contribute to the growth of private consumption, investments, and government spending.

14.01.2026, 10:02
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, flour and cereals worth 9.4 billion soms were produced in the first 11 months of 2025.

- Data from official statistics show that the volume of flour and cereal production in Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2025 reached 9 billion 442.1 million soms. This clearly demonstrates growth compared to the same period of the previous year, when the volume was 8 billion 160.4 million soms. The index of physical volume of production for the period under review in 2025 was 108%, which confirms a real increase in production. For comparison, in the corresponding period of 2024, this index

14.01.2026, 09:48
Economy

The World Bank predicts a 6.5 percent economic growth for Kyrgyzstan in 2026.

The World Bank expects that the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic will continue to grow in 2026, driven by domestic demand, investments, and government budget expenditures. This was reported by the bank's senior economist Bakyt Dubashov. According to Dubashov, the main factor contributing to economic growth will be domestic stimulation. In particular, an increase in private consumption, a rise in investment volumes, and an expansion of government spending are forecasted.

14.01.2026, 08:46
Exchange rates for January 14
Economy

Exchange rates for January 14

The National Bank presented data on exchange rates as of January 14, 2026. US Dollar (USD) — 87.4490 som Euro (EUR) — 102.0399 som Russian Ruble (RUB) — 1.1135 som Kazakh Tenge (KZT) — 0.1716 som Chinese Yuan (CNY) — 12.5357 som In commercial banks, the average purchase price of the dollar is 87.33 som, while the selling price is 87.80 som.

14.01.2026, 08:37
The State National Security Committee will stop receiving funding from the state budget starting in 2027 — Sadyr Japarov
Economy

The State National Security Committee will stop receiving funding from the state budget starting in 2027 — Sadyr Japarov

The President explained the components of the price for mortgage housing Today, January 12, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the ceremonial handing over of keys to new apartments as part of the second phase of the construction of the "Muras" residential complex located in Bishkek. During this event, he made several significant statements regarding the state housing policy and the prospects of the State Mortgage Company. According to the president's press service, the

13.01.2026, 20:26