- The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan has announced the implementation of a unified design passport system for all construction sites in the country. This new initiative aims to standardize the registration and control of construction projects, which, in turn, has significantly reduced the number of arising questions. Furthermore, this passport serves as official confirmation of the legality and quality of the constructed facilities.

The authorities of Kyrgyzstan have approved a new decree regarding the ban on the export of timber and wood products outside the Eurasian Economic Union.

- On December 30, 2025, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdin Oruntaev, visited the Osh region during a working trip to check on the progress of the IT town construction as part of the "Osh-City" project, as reported by the ministry. During the inspection, the minister emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of quality in construction work and strict adherence to deadlines at every stage of the project implementation.

The exchange rates set by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan on January 6 are as follows: The US dollar remains at 87.44 soms, while the euro and the ruble have slightly depreciated. It is forecasted that the current situation will persist until January 12.

The year 2025 has been challenging for the residents of Kyrgyzstan, who are anxiously watching their finances. Price increases have outpaced income, and unfortunately, experts warn that the situation will remain difficult in 2026. Kaktus.media spoke with experts to find out how prices will change and what will influence this.

As of the end of January–November 2025, the volume of retail trade in Kyrgyzstan, excluding sales of cars and motorcycles, reached 679.5 billion soms. This is 25.7% more compared to the same period in 2024, when this figure was 540.7 billion soms. This data is provided by the country's statistical services. Trade volume growth is observed in all regions of Kyrgyzstan. The most significant contribution to the overall turnover came from the capital, Bishkek. During January–November 2025, the

In Bishkek, in the square in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a weekend fair will be held on January 10 and 11, 2026, dedicated to the celebration of the New Year according to the old calendar. This event will not only serve as a marketplace but also as a place for social interaction. Residents and guests of the capital are invited to the fair, where they will be able to purchase gifts, souvenirs, and fresh products from farmers and processors. There will also be an opportunity to

Starting from January 14, new rules developed by the National Bank regarding exchange offices will come into effect. According to these changes, exchange points will have the right to verify clients' documents and the sources of their funds when conducting large or non-standard transactions for both Kyrgyz citizens and foreign nationals. The regulator noted that such measures are aimed at combating money laundering and financial violations.

- In the first 10 months of 2025, there has been a fivefold increase in the import of dried legumes from Kazakhstan. The National Statistical Committee reported that from January to October, Kyrgyzstan imported 30,400 tons of dried legumes worth $11 million. In comparison, during the same period last year, the import volume was only 6,700 tons worth $3.4 million. In addition to Kazakhstan, dried legumes are also imported into Kyrgyzstan from other countries: January-October 2025 January-October

In the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, the city of Osh, a new structure has been formed — the financial management. This decision was made by the deputies of the city council at a recent meeting. According to the adopted resolution, the establishment and funding of an institution called "Financial Management of the Osh Mayor's Office" has been approved. During the session, the elected representatives heard a report from the first deputy mayor, Adilet Sharshenaly uulu, who