Against the backdrop of changes in the currency market, the official rates of the euro, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have shown an increase. At the same time, the Russian ruble has slightly weakened, while the US dollar remains stable. This data is provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US Dollar:
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, starting from February 15, 2026, the digital platform "i-Dyikan," developed by the ministry's technical operator — the State Enterprise "AgroSmart," will be available. Farmers will be able to register on the platform, apply for a preferential loan, and queue at the bank remotely.
Since February 11, mandatory tracking of cargo transportation using navigation seals has begun in Kyrgyzstan and other countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. This was reported by the Customs Service of the republic. The new tracking requirements apply to shipments that pass through the territories of two or more member states of the EAEU, in accordance with the existing agreement. Navigation seals are used in the following cases:
This applies to entrepreneurs conducting their activities outside of Kyrgyzstan. The State Tax Service informs that the deadline for submitting applications to switch to a simplified taxation system using a single tax has now been extended to March 1, 2026.
According to information provided by the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, tax revenues from the virtual assets sector in Kyrgyzstan amounted to nearly 1.7 billion soms last year. The largest share of these taxes came from exchange operators, who paid 1.48 billion soms in 2025.
In the village of Kyzyl-Suu, preparations are underway for the construction of a modern town. This was announced by the akim of the Jetiy-Oguz district, Ermek Bakhauddinov, in an interview with Turmush. According to the akim, several initiatives have been launched in the region aimed at expanding rural areas and building a new town. "Recently, a special delegation visited Kashgar in China. During negotiations related to the project of the new town in Kyzyl-Suu, we got acquainted with the
Starting from February 15, 2026, online registration for farmers wishing to obtain preferential loans will begin in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ministry reported that access to the electronic queue will be provided through the i-Dyikan platform.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reported a significant increase in the volume of QR payments in the country, which reached record levels. In 2025, the number of installed QR codes in trade and service enterprises amounted to 114.1 thousand, which is 95.3% more compared to the previous year.
Starting from February 11, 2026, a new mechanism for tracking cargo transportation using navigation seals has come into effect in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. According to information from the State Customs Service, these new rules apply to goods that are transported across the territory of two or more EAEU member states. This corresponds to the agreement on the use of navigation seals for monitoring cargo transportation. The implementation of this mechanism will take place in
In Kyrgyzstan, vaccination of 26 million animals was carried out in 2025, including large and small cattle, as well as birds. This was announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh by the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev. Torobaev noted that there are certain problems in private veterinary practice. There are about 1,600 private veterinarians operating in the country, but their earnings remain at an insufficient level.
According to the Ministry of Finance, in 2025, the registration of motor vehicles contributed 5 billion 791.6 million soms to the budget of Kyrgyzstan, which is equivalent to approximately $66.1 million. This is 3 billion 343.7 million soms more than the period from January to December 2024.
In Bishkek, a pilot project has been launched to implement fiscal software (FS), which is supposed to transmit sales information to tax authorities. However, as reported by the press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, some establishments have already begun to violate the law by concealing part of their revenue. During inspections, tax inspectors discovered serious violations in the "Kuldja HOGO" cafe chain. In three establishments owned by the same owner,
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Burun Amanova voiced the problems faced by rice growers in the village of Ak-Turpak, located in the Batken region. She noted that local farmers are experiencing difficulties in selling their product due to the influx of cheap rice of smuggled origin from Uzbekistan.
According to data provided by the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, in 2025, tax revenues from the virtual assets sector in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 701.9 million soms. The largest portion of these taxes came from exchanges and trading platforms, which collectively contributed 495.76 million soms. This figure is nearly double that of the previous year.
At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Seidbek Atambaev voiced a collective appeal from the residents of the villages of Baytik, Archaly, Kairma, Bashkara-Suu, Baigeldi, Kashka-Suu, Tash-Döbö, Berbulak, Chokmorov, and Zarechny in the Sokuluk district. He reported that local residents are categorically opposed to plans for the construction of an airport in Baytik and the surrounding areas.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted a series of inspections of cafes in Bishkek that use fiscal software (FS) — a system that allows the transmission of sales data to tax authorities. These inspections were part of a pilot project aimed at implementing this system. During the raids conducted at the "Kuldja HOGO" cafe chain, serious violations were discovered. In three establishments owned by the same owner, unregistered programs were used for conducting so-called
On February 11, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Duyshiev, announced the subsidized lending program "FSH-14," which allows for financing the implementation of water-saving technologies. The amount of financing can reach up to 3 million soms; however, collateral is required to obtain such loans. He specified that unsecured loans under this program are only possible for crop and livestock production, with a maximum amount
A agricultural census is scheduled in Kyrgyzstan, which will take place from March 20 to April 10, 2026. This decision was made by the country's cabinet of ministers at the end of last year with the aim of improving the quality and reliability of the data collected. The Deputy Chairman of the National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zainidin Jumaliev, and the chief specialist of the Department of Statistical Censuses and Geoinformation Systems, Baktybek Orozbaev, shared
Reforms in the agricultural sector are planned in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at strengthening food security and creating large production units. As part of the Republic's Development Program until 2030, the authorities intend not only to increase raw material production volumes but also to significantly improve its processing by implementing digital and innovative technologies. Expected results by 2024: Key areas of development The government focuses on creating a sustainable structure in
In 2025, residents of the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic (HTP KR) demonstrated impressive results, achieving revenue of 17.1 billion soms, equivalent to $195.4 million, which is 50% more compared to the previous year. Of this amount, 95.3% was from exports, totaling 16.3 billion soms (about $186.3 million). The volume of exports grew by 52.8%, and its share in total revenues increased by almost 2%. The number of countries with which HTP companies worked also increased: from 64 in
Burul Amanova, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has initiated a ban on the import of smuggled rice from Uzbekistan. According to her, producers from the village of Ak-Tulpar in the Batken region are concerned that due to the influx of cheaper smuggled products, they are facing difficulties in selling local rice. The Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, in response to this information, stated that he had not received any reports about the smuggled
At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 11, 2026, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova expressed dissatisfaction regarding the lack of responses to her questions, which were supposed to be provided in writing. She noted that she had repeatedly reminded Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev about her inquiries but had received no reaction. Additionally, the deputy reported on the problems faced by farmers in the Manas district of the Talas region, who encountered
At the meeting of the extended board, attended by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, the results of the Customs Service's work were announced. The main factor for successful growth was the implementation of digital technologies. With the help of the "Smart Bajy" platform, the customs was able to process over 873 thousand declarations in a year, which is eight times more than the figure for 2021. At the same time, the staff did not increase, which is explained by effective
The results of the activities of the residents of the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic (HTP) in 2025 showed significant growth. According to information provided by the HTP, the total revenue of the companies reached 17.1 billion soms (equivalent to $195.4 million). This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous year, when the revenue was 11.4 billion soms ($130.3 million). These figures indicate the stable development of Kyrgyzstan's IT ecosystem and the growing