The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has begun analyzing documents submitted for the establishment of a new commercial bank, which will be called "Post Bank." This project involves the use of the infrastructure of OJSC "Kyrgyz Post," which will become an agent for providing banking services throughout the country.
- In 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Kirov Region, Udmurt Republic, and Perm Krai conducted monitoring of export supplies from Perm Krai: - 198 tons of dairy products were shipped to Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and China;
In the course of 11 months in 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry implemented numerous significant initiatives aimed at modernizing agriculture, introducing scientific methods, and digital solutions. Scientific research covered 35 topics related to crop production, animal husbandry, and pasture management. One of the most important topics was the improvement and preservation of the genetic potential of agricultural animals, including cattle, small
Starting January 1, 2026, China will become the first country in the world to begin paying interest on the balances of the digital yuan (e-CNY), allowing its holders to earn income similar to that of demand deposits.
According to information announced by the Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Service under the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Muratbek Imankulov, on the air of "Birinchi Radio," the service returned over 5 million soms to citizens as a result of processing complaints received in 2025. Imankulov reported that the agency received more than 700 applications from consumers across the country, during which over 5,000 inspections were carried out. As a result of some of these inspections,
At the moment, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has not made a final decision on the extension of state price regulation on meat. This information was announced by Muratbek Imankulov, head of the antimonopoly regulation service at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio". It is worth reminding that, due to the increase in prices for meat products, temporary price regulation for beef and lamb was introduced, which is effective until December
According to a report by Bloomberg, the United States has begun exporting oil from Venezuela to international markets. This information was announced in an official statement from the U.S. Department of Energy. In the statement, it is emphasized: "The commencement of Venezuelan oil sales on the global market is aimed at protecting the interests of both the U.S. and Venezuela, as well as our allies. We have engaged leading global traders and key banks to support these operations with oil
- In 2025, a total of 105 inspections in the field of veterinary control were conducted in the Kirov region, including over 1,800 supervisory activities without interaction and 108 other inspections. This information was provided by the Rosselkhoznadzor. As a result of the inspections, 175 administrative offense cases were initiated, 140 rulings were issued, and 55 orders were given.
A batch of potatoes from Russia that did not meet phytosanitary control requirements was detained at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the ministry's information, on January 7, 2026, at the "Combined Post" located near the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint, employees of the Department of Chemicalization and Plant Quarantine discovered the absence of the necessary
In Kyrgyzstan, state regulation of meat prices will continue until the end of 2025. This was announced on the radio by Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy. As of August 7, 2025, maximum prices for beef and lamb have been introduced, which were established after market analysis showed an increase in meat product prices.
As part of the implementation of price control for beef and lamb, 129 penalties have been recorded, totaling 506.5 thousand soms. Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy, shared this information on the radio. Fines are imposed on both individuals and legal entities: 3 thousand soms for citizens and 13 thousand soms for organizations.
- The import of tractors from China in the first 10 months of 2025 increased by 9% compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data from the National Statistical Committee of the country. According to the agency's information, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,300 tractors and semi-trailers from China for a total of $55.7 million. This is 9% more than in 2024, when 3,000 units were imported for $28 million.
- According to information from the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan acquired 1,800 vehicle bodies, totaling $16.1 million. This figure is five times higher than in the same period of 2024, when only 337 bodies were imported for $2.9 million. The main suppliers of vehicle bodies for Kyrgyzstan this year include the following countries: January-October 2025 January-October 2024 Commodity group - country quantity in pcs. thousand dollars quantity in pcs.
- The rise in meat prices in Kyrgyzstan is caused by the activities of intermediaries, rather than objective factors. This was reported on the air by Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy. Imankulov noted that the conducted analysis confirms that the actual cost price of meat remains relatively low. Earlier, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev,
On the London ICE exchange, Brent crude oil futures for delivery in March 2026 fell below the $60 per barrel mark for the first time since December 19, 2025. This data confirms trading performance. As of 10:39 Bishkek time, the price of Brent crude oil decreased by 0.89 percent, amounting to $59.97 per barrel. By 10:51, there was a slight slowdown in the decline — the price was $60.06 per barrel, corresponding to a decrease of 0.74 percent.
The National Bank of Poland has become a leader in gold purchases since the beginning of 2025, increasing its reserves by 95 tons. In second place is the National Bank of Kazakhstan, which added 49 tons to its reserves. This data is presented in reports from the World Gold Council. According to experts, in November of last year, central banks around the world continued to actively replenish their gold reserves, purchasing 45 tons of this precious metal. Although the volume of purchases slightly
- The production of safflower oil has started at the Kyrgyz State Seed Farm in Sokuluk, as reported in a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture. To launch the production, necessary equipment was acquired with the support of the Sokuluk District State Development Fund.
- From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 8.1 million electronic integrated circuits from China, amounting to $218,000. This figure is 79 times higher than the import volume; however, the value decreased by 3.5 times compared to the same ten months of 2024, when 102,000 units were imported for a total of $755,000. In addition to China, electronic integrated circuits are imported into Kyrgyzstan from the following countries: January-October 2025 January-October 2024 Product Group -
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has received documents for the registration of a new commercial bank called "Post Bank," which will use JSC "Kyrgyzpost" as an agency network to provide banking services to the population. This bank intends to offer basic banking services, following the agency model in accordance with the current legislative norms and rules of the NB KR.
- It is expected that the average exchange rate of the Kazakhstani tenge to the US dollar in 2026 will be 535 tenge per dollar. This estimate was announced in the macroeconomic forecast of the Eurasian Development Bank for 2026-2028. For 2025, the experts of the Eurasian Development Bank predict an exchange rate of 525 tenge per dollar.
- In 2025, the antimonopoly service significantly increased its efforts compared to previous years due to rising prices for meat products. This was reported on the air of a radio station by Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy. He noted that in response to this situation, state control measures were implemented. In addition, active work was carried out to monitor prices for socially significant goods and fuel and lubricants.
In 2025, 63 new agricultural enterprises were opened in Kyrgyzstan, made possible by the efforts of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the information from the ministry, the new enterprises are aimed at processing agricultural products and developing trade and logistics infrastructure. Among them are centers for processing grains, fruits, and berries, as well as production facilities for dairy products, meat, fish, wool, vegetable oil, and
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the adoption of a resolution "On Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts," which addresses issues related to the licensing and regulation of the activities of the Financial Company of Credit Unions and credit unions. This decision aims to expand the capabilities of the Financial Company of Credit Unions, allowing it to provide loans to both legal entities and individuals.
In its latest report, QCP Capital notes that Bitcoin and Ethereum have managed to break out of the narrow price range they were in for most of December. This became possible after Bitcoin reached the $92,000 mark and Ethereum rose above $3,100 during the morning hours of the Asian session. These changes occurred against the backdrop of rising stock indices and falling oil prices, following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.