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UN Report: Central Asian Countries to Maintain Steady Economic Growth in 2026

According to a new UN report, economic growth in the post-Soviet countries is expected to be at 2.1% in 2026, slightly lower than the 2.2% level in 2025. The document states that "the slowdown in GDP growth in the region is linked to changes in the economy of the Russian Federation, while many countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia continue to demonstrate positive results, which are expected to persist next year. Limited dependence on the American market minimizes the impact of high US

09.01.2026, 16:05
Cargoes that do not meet the EAEU requirements will not enter Kyrgyzstan
Economy

Cargoes that do not meet the EAEU requirements will not enter Kyrgyzstan

An unscheduled inspection of the "Ak-Tilek" and "Kant" customs points took place during the winter holidays. The Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported that cargoes not meeting the EAEU standards will not be allowed into the territory of Kyrgyzstan.

09.01.2026, 13:46
Sadyr Japarov earned 2.2 million soms, his relatives - 29.7 million soms. Declaration
Economy

Sadyr Japarov earned 2.2 million soms, his relatives - 29.7 million soms. Declaration

The State Tax Service has published reports on the financial indicators of public officials. In particular, President Sadyr Japarov indicated that his income amounted to just over 2.2 million soms, while his close relatives earned 29.7 million soms. He also declared his assets worth 1.16 billion soms. The published data from the STS contains information about the income, expenses, and property of individuals holding public office and their close relatives for the year 2025. According to the

09.01.2026, 12:16
Agricultural Fairs Continue in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

Agricultural Fairs Continue in Kyrgyzstan

Agricultural fairs continue to be held in Kyrgyzstan, organized to support local producers, farmers, and artisans. These trade events, which started last year, will take place according to a set schedule until June 2026. In Bishkek, such fairs are held every Saturday and Sunday.

09.01.2026, 11:46
China Diversifies Investments in the Eurasian Region in Favor of the Agricultural Sector
Economy

China Diversifies Investments in the Eurasian Region in Favor of the Agricultural Sector

According to the EDB, by 2025, the agro-industrial sector in Eurasia will attract increasing attention from Chinese investors. Analysts emphasize that with the rising standard of living in China and Central Asia, there is a growing interest in high-quality food products, making the agricultural sector particularly attractive for investment. Investing in agriculture in neighboring countries is part of China's broader strategy to strengthen food security and diversify supply sources,

09.01.2026, 11:43
The U.S. Received Venezuelan Oil Worth $4 Billion in One Day — Donald Trump
Economy

The U.S. Received Venezuelan Oil Worth $4 Billion in One Day — Donald Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the country expects to receive billions, and possibly even trillions of dollars from the sale of Venezuelan oil. This was reported by Fox News. He noted that these are significant amounts that could grow over time to hundreds of billions and even trillions of dollars. "We will remain in Venezuela until we restore order in the country," Trump added. The president also emphasized that in one day, the United States received Venezuelan oil worth

09.01.2026, 11:37
Potatoes Imported from Russia Returned Due to Phytosanitary Violations
Economy

Potatoes Imported from Russia Returned Due to Phytosanitary Violations

Near the border crossing "Ak-Tilek" on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh section of the border, employees of the "Combined Post" discovered violations of phytosanitary norms during the import of 44.2 tons of potatoes from Russia. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan.

09.01.2026, 11:28
Cargoes violating the phytosanitary requirements of the EAEU will not be allowed in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

Cargoes violating the phytosanitary requirements of the EAEU will not be allowed in Kyrgyzstan

Maksat Kocherov, the director of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, conducted an unscheduled inspection at the phytosanitary control points "Ak-Tilek" and "Kant," which are located near the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border. This was reported by the ministry's press service. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture During the inspection,

09.01.2026, 09:11
Economy

From Priamurye in 2025, approximately 636 thousand tons of grain were exported to Kyrgyzstan and several other countries

- In 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor began the seizure of three plots of land totaling 33 hectares in the Amur region and Yakutia, which were not used for agricultural purposes. This information was announced by representatives of the Rosselkhoznadzor. Several administrative cases were initiated against landowners in the Amur region, resulting in fines totaling over 635 thousand rubles, as well as the recovery of 2.1 million rubles in damages both voluntarily and through court decisions.

09.01.2026, 08:49
Economy

In 2025, Rosselkhoznadzor thwarted 28 attempts to import pesticides from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

- In 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Orenburg Region focused its efforts on several key areas: ensuring public safety, countering illegal imports from abroad, protecting the epizootic and phytosanitary condition of the region, as well as promoting the development of agricultural product exports and increasing the overall production volume. During monitoring conducted using the FGIS "Saturn," 76 violations in the area of pesticide application were recorded. In

09.01.2026, 07:56
Economy

Import of whey increased by 12% in the first 10 months of 2025

According to the information from the agency, from January to October 2025, the republic imported 952 tons of whey worth 1.2 million dollars. This is 12% more than in the same period of 2024, when 851 tons were imported for 824 thousand dollars. The main supplier countries of whey to Kyrgyzstan are currently represented in the following table: January-October 2025 January-October 2024 Commodity group - country quantity in tons thousand dollars quantity in tons thousand dollars Whey 952 1,233

08.01.2026, 19:49
Economy

In the first 10 months of 2025, vegetable imports from China increased by 70%

The National Statistical Committee reported a significant increase in vegetable imports from China, which rose by 70% in the first ten months of 2025. From January to October, Kyrgyzstan purchased 5,800 tons of vegetables from China, costing $5.6 million. Compared to the same period in 2024, when 3,400 tons were imported for $3 million, the physical volume of supplies has noticeably increased. In addition to China, Kyrgyzstan also receives vegetables from other countries. Below are the data on

08.01.2026, 18:15
Safflower Oil Production Launched in Sokuluk District
Economy

Safflower Oil Production Launched in Sokuluk District

The cake obtained in the processing process will be used for feeding livestock The production of safflower oil has been launched by the Kyrgyz State Breeding Plant located in the Sokuluk district. This project aims to develop processing and the use of cake in animal husbandry.

08.01.2026, 18:04
Economy

Declaration-2024. How much did the head of the Ministry of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev earn and what do his deputies own?

- In 2025, the agency previously known as the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic transformed into the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic — this occurred in February 2025. Nurdan Oruntaev, appointed as the director of the aforementioned agency on November 9, 2023, has held the position of minister since February 14, 2025.

08.01.2026, 18:00
Economy

Import of frozen fish increased by 7% in the first 10 months of 2025

- In the first ten months of 2025, the import of frozen fish to Kyrgyzstan increased by 7%. This is confirmed by information provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, from January to October 2025, the republic imported 3,700 tons of frozen fish, totaling 8.6 million dollars. Compared to the same period in 2024, when 3,500 tons of fish worth 7.1 million dollars were imported, there is an observed growth.

08.01.2026, 16:54
Economy

Kyrgyzstan has entered the top ten major importers of chocolate from Russia

According to information published on the UN Comtrade platform, Kyrgyzstan has secured a place among the top ten largest importers of chocolate from the Russian Federation. Based on data provided by the Federal Center for the Development of Export of Agricultural Products "Agroexport," Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan lead this list, occupying the top three positions for the year 2025. Kazakh companies imported chocolate worth $192 million, while Belarus spent $123 million on

08.01.2026, 13:36
Kyrgyzstan Increases Volumes and Range of Exports to China
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Increases Volumes and Range of Exports to China

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan focused on strategically increasing exports to the People's Republic of China. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, eight protocols for the supply of various goods have been signed, including wool, cashmere, beans, meat, and poultry by-products. Three protocols for the export of raw leather and thermally processed meat have also been agreed upon.

08.01.2026, 13:33
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, 1.3 thousand transactions for the purchase and sale of private houses were made in November 2025 for 9 billion soms.

The volume of transactions in the individual residential housing market in Kyrgyzstan reached 9.08 billion soms in November 2025, according to information provided by the State Agency for Land Resources. A total of 1,305 transactions were registered across the country. Bishkek remains the leading market, where 373 transactions were made for a total of 5.4 billion soms, accounting for approximately 60% of all transactions in the republic. Despite this, in terms of the number of transactions, the

08.01.2026, 13:24
Economy

Results of 2025 in Energy: Tariff Increases, Power Outages, and Plans for Kambar-Ata-1

Kyrgyzstan faced numerous problems in the energy sector in 2025, including capacity shortages and ongoing negotiations with international donors for the construction of the Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower plant. Kaktus.media recalls how power outages occurred and new power plants were launched in the country. Increase in Electricity TariffsAs of May 1, 2025, electricity tariffs in Kyrgyzstan increased again. The new rates are as follows:

08.01.2026, 12:48