The main product presented at the exhibition was KaniTTS — an open-source speech synthesis model. The technology's authors claim that it can generate speech in real-time three times faster and ten times cheaper than similar solutions from giants like ElevenLabs, OpenAI, and Google. The model is available for use under the Apache 2.0 license, making it free for developers.
- According to the report of the Audit Chamber, the conducted audit showed that the external aid management system generally meets the established goals: the Ministry of Economy registers, coordinates, and monitors projects, as well as conducts training activities and interacts with government agencies. However, during the analysis, serious issues were identified when the Ministry acts not only as a coordinator but also as a direct executor of projects.
- According to the Ministry of Agriculture, there are currently 483 processing enterprises operating in Kyrgyzstan, among which 39 were established in 2025. In addition, there are 5,200 small enterprises registered in the country, of which 61 were opened in 2025.
A new system of environmental stickers has been launched in Tashkent, which classifies vehicles into three categories by color: "clean" (green), "average" (yellow), and "harmful" (red). Obtaining such stickers will become mandatory during registration and re-registration procedures for vehicles. The environmental class of the vehicle will be determined automatically, based on factory "Euro" standards or the results of a free diagnostic check. These
In 2025, the attention of Kazakhstani media was focused on the rapid development of Kyrgyzstan's IT industry. Throughout the year, numerous significant events took place—from government initiatives to successes on the international stage.
Based on data from the National Statistical Committee, there has been a significant decrease in the import of fresh fruits from Iran during the first ten months of 2025 — by 25%. During this period, Kyrgyzstan purchased 1,900 tons of fresh fruits from Iran, costing $1.1 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the volume of purchases amounted to 2,500 tons for $1.7 million. In addition to Iran, fresh fruits are also imported to Kyrgyzstan from several other countries, as shown in
The National Statistical Committee reported that in the first ten months of 2025, wheat imports from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan increased by 6.5 times. From January to October, the republic purchased 202 thousand tons of this crop for a total of 40 million dollars. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the volume of supplies was only 30 thousand tons, which cost 5.9 million dollars. Wheat imports to Kyrgyzstan are carried out from several countries, as shown in the table below:
- According to the Eurasian Development Bank, it is expected that by 2026, the average exchange rate of the Uzbek som to the US dollar will reach 12,800 som. This information was announced in the macroeconomic forecast for the period of 2026-2028. In turn, for 2025, the EDB estimated the average annual exchange rate of the Uzbek som at 12,647 som per dollar.
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have announced the launch of a multimodal transport corridor that will operate in test mode and connect Central Asia with China and Europe. This was reported by Anadolu Ajansı. Illustrative photo
The cargo did not meet phytosanitary standards According to the information from the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine of the Kyrgyz Republic, on January 7, 2026, a shipment of potatoes from Russia was inspected at the consolidated post located near the "Ak-Tilek" border crossing with Kazakhstan. During the inspection, violations of phytosanitary requirements were identified.
In the first two weeks of 2026, Bishkek has seen a rise in prices for goods such as cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, bananas, apples, and sugar. At the same time, potatoes, carrots, onions, and pears have become cheaper. Thus, the cost of the basic grocery set has increased by 540 soms, totaling 6,723 soms.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has initiated an extension of the temporary ban on the export of scrap and waste of ferrous metals. This draft document is currently being discussed by the public. According to the proposed draft resolution, it is planned to extend the ban for another six months. This measure affects goods classified under code 7204 of the EAEU Customs Tariff, including scrap, waste of ferrous metals, and chargeable ingots intended for melting.
In 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor administration, covering the Kirov region, Udmurt Republic, and Perm Krai, summarized its activities. As for exports from Perm Krai, they included:
The People's Republic of China has made changes to the registration rules for foreign food producers. This became known after the publication of updated regulations by the General Administration of Customs of China. These rules will come into effect on June 1, 2026. Unlike the previous practice, which had a fixed list of product categories, registration will now be based on a risk assessment related to the specific country, enterprise, and product. Importers will be assigned a risk level
Starting in 2026, Uzbekistan will begin training 500,000 specialists as part of the ambitious project "Five Million Leaders in Artificial Intelligence," which will last until 2035. As part of this project, an annual competition will be held with prizes for the best students, schools, and teachers, including cash awards of $1,000, laptops, and electric cars.
- The Rosselkhoznadzor office for the Kirov region, the Udmurt Republic, and the Perm Krai is summarizing its work for the year 2025. The information was published in a press release by Rosselkhoznadzor. Exports from the Kirov region include:
The Director of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine, which operates under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Maksat Kocherov, conducted an unscheduled inspection on January 8, 2026. The inspection concerned the phytosanitary control points "Ak-Tilek" and the Customs Warehouse "Kant," located near the border of Kyrgyzstan with Kazakhstan. This was reported by the ministry's press service. As a result of
The Ministry of Energy has announced an increase in the electricity consumption limit for residents of the Naryn region. This decision was made following appeals from citizens living in challenging climatic conditions and high-altitude areas. According to updated data, the limit during peak load hours has been increased from 189,648 to 264,312 kilowatt-hours.
On January 8, 2026, M. A. Kocherov, head of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine, conducted an inspection at the border crossing points between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Despite the New Year holidays, an unscheduled check of the phytosanitary control operations at "Ak-Tilek" and the temporary storage warehouse "Kant" was carried out. During the inspection, recommendations were given to the heads of the points for strict adherence to
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented the results for 2025. The past year was marked by active development of cooperatives, modernization of infrastructure, and the introduction of innovative technologies in the agricultural sector.
According to a report by the United Nations, the global economic output is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2026. This figure is slightly lower than the forecast for 2025, which was 2.8%, and significantly below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2%. According to the UN News Service, last year the resilience of the global economy to a sharp increase in tariffs in the U.S., supported by stable consumer spending and declining inflation, helped maintain growth rates.
An interdepartmental working group has been formed in Kazakhstan to analyze the project of the Almaty – Issyk-Kul highway, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. Members of the group include representatives from various organizations, including the Ministry of Ecology, the Ministry of Transport, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken," and the Border Service of the National Security Committee.
- According to the National Statistical Committee, during the first ten months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,300 units of road and construction machinery from China, totaling $141 million. This significantly exceeds the results of the same period in 2024, when only 1,500 units of machinery were imported, costing $52 million. In addition to China, several other countries also supply road and construction machinery to Kyrgyzstan:
Based on data published by the National Statistical Committee, there has been a significant reduction in the import of weighing equipment from China to Kyrgyzstan in the first ten months of 2025, which decreased by 2.4 times. According to the agency's information, from January to October, the country imported 46,000 units of weighing equipment worth 2.1 million US dollars. This figure is significantly lower than in the same period of 2024, when 112,000 units of equipment were supplied,
During the first ten months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan significantly increased its import of washing machines from China, which rose by 67%. This data was released by the National Statistical Committee. According to the committee's information, from January to October of this year, the country received 96,000 washing machines from China, amounting to $14.7 million. Compared to the same period in 2024, when 57,000 units worth $8.7 million were imported, the growth is indeed impressive.
- The report of the Audit Chamber describes the results of the audit conducted regarding the execution of the budget of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and related institutions for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. The audit revealed significant violations in the attraction and use of international grant and technical assistance.
The decline of the dollar has turned out to be one of the most significant events in finance in 2025, as reported by NZZ. The American currency has lost value against all 15 major currencies in the world, which is linked to serious economic upheavals originating from the United States.
The State Tax Service has published consolidated data on the financial status of government officials and their relatives for the year 2024. According to the information from the STS, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu earned 3,685,138 soms, while his expenses amounted to 1.3 million soms.
According to a new UN report, growth in 2025 was 2.2%, and a decline to 2.1% is expected in the following year. The slowdown in GDP growth in the region is primarily linked to the economic situation in the Russian Federation. At the same time, the countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia are showing positive dynamics, which is expected to continue into 2026. Limited dependence on the American market helps reduce the impact of increased US tariffs. Russia is facing low growthThe Russian
Kazakhstan is considering the possibility of introducing a three-month ban on the export of fresh carrots, as revealed by a draft order published on December 24. This step is justified by the need to ensure food security within the country.
An unscheduled inspection was conducted at the "Ak-Tilek" and "Kant" customs points during the winter holidays. The Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported that goods not meeting the EAEU standards will not be allowed into the territory of Kyrgyzstan.
- Starting from December 31, 2025, new rules for the distribution of export quotas for meat from Kazakhstan to third countries and EAEU countries will come into effect, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported on January 7. This regulation will be in effect until June 30, 2026. The total volume of the quota for the export of beef is set at 20,000 tons.
- According to the NBKR, commercial banks provided agriculture with loans totaling 37.3 billion soms over the 11 months of 2025. The nominal volume of lending increased by 8.9% compared to the same period last year.
The State Tax Service (STS) has published consolidated data on the income, expenses, and property of officials and their close relatives for the year 2025. In particular, President Sadyr Japarov reported that his income amounted to 2,214,482.38 soms, however, there is no information regarding his expenses. The declaration states that he owns a business center with an area of 2,627 square meters, as well as a plot of agricultural land of 0.63 hectares and a residential plot of 2,125 square
During an inspection at the "Consolidated Post," located near the "Ak-Tilek" border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, violations of phytosanitary requirements were discovered during the import of 44.2 tons of potatoes from Russia. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.
According to analysts from the EDB, the agricultural sector of the region is attracting the attention of investors from China, especially in the context of growing demand for quality food both within the country and in Central Asia. This is linked to improvements in living standards and an increase in consumer preferences. For China, investments in agriculture in neighboring countries fall within the framework of a broader strategy aimed at ensuring food security and diversifying sources of
In Bishkek and other regions of the country, fairs continue, which have become part of a broad program that started last year and is scheduled to run until June 2026. Every weekend in the capital, particularly on Saturdays and Sundays, these trade events take place.
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced plans for Washington to earn billions, and possibly trillions of dollars from the sale of Venezuelan oil. This information was voiced on the Fox News channel.
Recently, an unscheduled inspection was conducted at the phytosanitary control points "Ak-Tilek" and "Kant," located on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border. The inspection was carried out by Maksat Kocherov, the director of the department of chemicalization, plant protection, and quarantine at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the ministry's press service. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture
- In 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor took steps to confiscate three unused land plots in the Amur region and Yakutia, with a total area of 33 hectares. These plots are intended for agricultural use. This information was disseminated by the Rosselkhoznadzor. In the Amur region, fines were imposed as part of administrative cases against landowners, with a total amount exceeding 635 thousand rubles. Additionally, 2.1 million rubles were collected voluntarily and by court decisions as damages.
In 2025, the Office of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Orenburg Region focused its efforts on several key areas. The main tasks included protecting citizens from unsafe products, combating illegal imports, maintaining the epizootic and phytosanitary well-being of the region, as well as developing the export of agricultural products and increasing the overall volume of production. According to monitoring conducted using the FGIS "Saturn," 76 cases of violations of pesticide application
- The import of vegetables from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 70% over the 10 months of 2025, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. According to statistics, from January to October of the current year, the country imported 5,800 tons of vegetables from China, costing $5.6 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the import volume was 3,400 tons worth $3 million. Thus, there is a noticeable increase in the physical volume of supplies by 70%.
According to the data from this agency, from January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 952 tons of whey, amounting to $1.2 million. Compared to the same period in 2024, when 851 tons were imported for $824 thousand, the volume of supplies increased by 12%. The main supplier countries of whey to Kyrgyzstan:
- The State Tax Service has presented consolidated information about the declarations of state and municipal officials for the year 2024, which they submitted in 2025. It should be noted that until February 2025, this agency was called the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. In February 2025, it received a new status as the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services
According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, there has been a 7% increase in the import of frozen fish during the first ten months of 2025. From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,700 tons of frozen fish worth a total of $8.6 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the volume of supplies was 3,500 tons, costing $7.1 million, which also confirms a 7% growth. The main supplier countries of frozen fish for Kyrgyzstan are presented in the following
Processing waste is used for animal feed Production of safflower oil has begun in the Sokuluk district, initiated by the Kyrgyz State Breeding Farm. This project aims to develop processing and effective use of the cake obtained during production in animal husbandry.
According to information provided by Bloomberg, Russia's oil export revenues have fallen to their lowest level since February 2022. Last week, the revenue was around $959 million, which is $500 million less than in the first days of October. Analysts attribute this decline to a sharp increase in discounts on Russian Urals oil, caused by sanctions. Previously, the discount to the Brent standard was in the range of 5-15 percent, but now it has reached about 50 percent.
- As of the end of November 2025, Kyrgyzstan ranked among the top 15 largest importers of Chinese cars, as confirmed by data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. The full version of the publication is available by subscription.