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Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a new information system for obtaining government support for seed producers.

- The Department for the Expertise of Agricultural Crops and Horticulture has launched an automated information system called the "Unified System for Providing State Subsidies to Seed Production Enterprises of the Kyrgyz Republic" (AIS "Subsidy"), as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The system was created by the state institution "AgroSmart," which is part of the structure of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing

12.02.2026, 09:37
German logistics giant Rhenus may enter Kyrgyzstan
Economy

German logistics giant Rhenus may enter Kyrgyzstan

On February 10 of this year, a meeting took place in Berlin between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and Heinrich Kerstgens, a representative of the company "Rhenus SE". The main goal of this dialogue was to explore possible areas of cooperation in logistics and transportation. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, special attention was given to the development of the country's railway infrastructure

12.02.2026, 09:32
Economy

In 2025, retail enterprises with a total area of 226.1 thousand sq.m were put into operation.

- According to statistics, in 2025, the volume of investments directed towards the construction of water supply, waste treatment, and processing facilities increased by 1.8 times. The main sources of funding for these projects were the republican and local budgets, as well as foreign direct investments, foreign loans, grants, and humanitarian aid, which accounted for 96.7% of the total volume.

12.02.2026, 09:15
Economy

Previously, 50–60% of farmers' loans remained unpaid, but the situation has changed, - Ministry of Agriculture

On February 11, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Duyyshev, spoke about the role of agriculture as a social sphere that receives support from the state. According to him, almost every country in the world subsidizes agriculture, which includes the provision of preferential loans, tax benefits, and other preferences. Even in highly developed countries in Europe, problems in this sector are observed, which are due to its dependence

12.02.2026, 09:10
Economy

"Abu Dhabi Kyrgyz Investment" will change its founder from the Kyrgyz side

- On February 3, 2026, a decision was made to amend the resolution regarding the establishment of the open joint-stock company "Abu Dhabi Kyrgyz Investment." According to the new version, the co-founder of OJSC "Abu Dhabi Kyrgyz Investment" will be OJSC "National Investment Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic," replacing the direct participation of the Cabinet of Ministers.

12.02.2026, 09:10
The Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic has outlined a course for GDP at $4500 and new industrialization
Economy

The Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic has outlined a course for GDP at $4500 and new industrialization

At a recent meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, important issues related to the implementation of the National Development Program until 2030 were discussed. The main goal of this program is to achieve a GDP per capita level of $4,500. In his report for 2025, First Deputy Minister of Economy Choro Seitiov emphasized that economic growth has been quite successful: the GDP volume reached 1,976.4 billion soms, and the real growth rate was

12.02.2026, 08:58
The Ministry of Agriculture launches an electronic queue for obtaining preferential loans
Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture launches an electronic queue for obtaining preferential loans

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, with the support of JSC "Ayil Bank" and JSC "Eldik Bank", is preparing to launch an electronic queue system for obtaining preferential loans. The development of this digital tool was carried out by the State Enterprise "AgroSmart," which acted as the technical operator, on the "i-Dyikan" platform. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of

12.02.2026, 08:08
Economy

On the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, a town is planned to be built on 15 hectares — the akim revealed the details

In the village of Kyzyl-Suu, a modern town will be built. This was announced by the akim of the Jetiguz district, Ermek Bakhaudinov, in an interview with Turmush. According to the akim, projects aimed at expanding rural areas and constructing a new town are actively being developed in the region. "Recently, we sent a delegation to Kashgar (China), where we held negotiations as part of this project. We got acquainted with the work of the construction company that will participate in the

11.02.2026, 23:26
The deadline for transitioning to a single tax for those working abroad has been extended to March 1.
Economy

The deadline for transitioning to a single tax for those working abroad has been extended to March 1.

This applies to entrepreneurs conducting their activities outside of Kyrgyzstan. The State Tax Service (STS) has announced the extension of the deadline for submitting applications to transition to a simplified taxation system based on a single tax until March 1, 2026. Previously, taxpayers intending to work abroad were required to submit their applications by February 1. However, considering numerous requests, the deadline has been extended. Starting from January 1, 2026, such taxpayers will

11.02.2026, 20:31
Economy

Tax officials conducted a raid on cafes in Bishkek and reported cases of revenue concealment.

As part of a pilot project, a fiscal software system (FSS) is being implemented in Bishkek, which transmits sales information to tax authorities. However, as reported by the press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, some cafes operating with this system continue to violate legislation by concealing part of their revenue. Tax inspectors conducted an inspection at the "Kuldja HOGO" cafe chain and identified serious violations. In three establishments owned by the

11.02.2026, 17:56
Economy

Loans for water-saving technologies are available up to 3 million soms, but require collateral, - Ministry of Agriculture

As part of the preferential lending program "FSH-14," aimed at implementing water-saving technologies, financing of up to 3 million soms is provided. However, such loans can only be issued on the condition of collateral. This was reported on February 11 by Mirbek Duyshiev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Deputy Minister noted that unsecured loans under this program are available only for the sectors of crop

11.02.2026, 17:09
Economy

Agricultural Production in Kyrgyzstan is Planned to Increase by 30 Percent

Reforms in the agricultural sector are planned in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at strengthening food security and creating large production enterprises. The main task of the authorities is not only to increase the volumes of raw material production but also to enhance deeper processing, using innovative and digital technologies, as outlined in the Republic's Development Program until 2030. Target indicators by 2024:

11.02.2026, 16:51
The Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic increased collections by 6 times and transferred 157 billion soms to the budget
Economy

The Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic increased collections by 6 times and transferred 157 billion soms to the budget

At an expanded board meeting attended by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, the results of the State Customs Service (GTS) were summarized. The main factor contributing to this growth was the complete digitization of processes. The implementation of the "Smart Customs" platform allowed the customs service to process over 873 thousand declarations within a year, which is almost eight times higher than the figures for 2021. This was made possible without increasing the number of

11.02.2026, 16:45
How the Agricultural Census - 2026 Will Be Conducted in Kyrgyzstan, Explained by the National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic
Economy

How the Agricultural Census - 2026 Will Be Conducted in Kyrgyzstan, Explained by the National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic

In Kyrgyzstan, an agricultural census is scheduled to take place from March 20 to April 10, 2026. This decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic at the end of 2022 to ensure a high level of quality and reliability of the data collected. Deputy Chairman of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic Zainidin Jumaliev and Chief Specialist of the Department of Statistical Censuses and Geoinformation Systems Baktybek Orozbaev shared information about the

11.02.2026, 16:31
Cases of revenue concealment identified in Bishkek cafes
Economy

Cases of revenue concealment identified in Bishkek cafes

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the State Tax Service conducted a series of inspections at cafes using fiscal software (FS), which is responsible for transmitting sales data to tax authorities. These inspections were part of a pilot project for implementing this system. As a result of the raids conducted in the "Kuldja HOGO" chain of establishments, serious violations were recorded. In three cafes owned by the same owner, unregistered accounting programs were used, allowing

11.02.2026, 16:17
Economy

Residents of Sokuluk District Demand Cancellation of Plans to Build an Airport in Baytik, - Deputy

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Seidbek Atambaev announced a collective letter from the residents of the villages of Baytik, Archaly, Kairma, Bashkara-Suu, Baigeldi, Kashka-Suu, Tash-Döbö, Berbulak, Chokmorov, and Zarechny in the Alamudun district. The residents expressed their negative attitude towards the proposed plans for the construction of an airport on the territory of Baytik and neighboring areas.

11.02.2026, 16:09
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, the deadline for submitting applications for the unified tax has been extended to March 1.

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the tax service has decided to extend the deadline for submitting applications for the simplified taxation system. Now, entrepreneurs working outside the country can submit their documents until March 1, as reported by the press service of the agency. Since January 1 of this year, all entrepreneurs conducting activities abroad are required to switch to the simplified taxation system using a single tax. A preferential rate of 0.1 percent is provided for this group of

11.02.2026, 15:59
Economy

Over $66 million. Car registration has started to bring more money to the budget of Kyrgyzstan.

According to the forecasts of the Ministry of Finance, by the end of 2025, revenues from vehicle registrations will amount to 5 billion 791.6 million soms, which is equivalent to approximately $66.1 million. This is 3 billion 343.7 million soms more than in the period from January to December 2024. It is worth noting that during the ten months of 2024, there was a decrease in revenues from vehicle registrations. This is related to the introduction of new rules for calculating the recycling fee

11.02.2026, 15:57
"Issyk-Kul Region Must Fully Transition to Drip Irrigation"
Economy

"Issyk-Kul Region Must Fully Transition to Drip Irrigation"

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced the introduction of unique lending conditions for farmers in Kyrgyzstan. Those who switch to modern irrigation methods will be able to receive loans at an extremely low interest rate.

11.02.2026, 15:48
Revenue of residents of the High Technologies Park reached 17 billion soms in 2025
Economy

Revenue of residents of the High Technologies Park reached 17 billion soms in 2025

The residents of the High Technology Park of Kyrgyzstan (HTP) demonstrated impressive results for the year 2025. According to data provided by the HTP itself, the total revenue of the companies amounted to 17.1 billion soms, which is equivalent to 195.4 million US dollars. This is a 50% increase compared to the previous year, when the revenue was 11.4 billion soms or 130.3 million dollars. These figures indicate the stable development of the country's IT ecosystem and the growing

11.02.2026, 15:44
Economy

The deputy raised the issue of organizing mobile communication services in the regions.

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 11, 2026, deputy Altynbek Kylchayev raised an important issue regarding the establishment of mechanized tractor stations (MTS) in various regions of the country. He emphasized that every rural administration is in need of agricultural machinery. In response to this statement, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev reported that there are 186 MTS operating in the country, where farmers can seek assistance.

11.02.2026, 15:26
Economy

Honey from Kyrgyzstan is entering new foreign markets

According to the report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Regional Development, Kyrgyz agricultural products are getting a new chance to enter foreign markets. Agreements have already been signed with China for 15 product names, and in the near future, the signing of three more protocols is expected. Additionally, export to China has been secured for 17 types of goods without the need for separate agreements.

11.02.2026, 15:23
Economy

Farmers dumped bell peppers along the road in Talas after failing to sell them, - deputy

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 11, 2026, deputy Medina Kairylbekova expressed dissatisfaction regarding the lack of responses to the questions that were promised to her in writing. She noted that she had repeatedly reminded Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev about her request, but there had been no reaction. Kairylbekova also reported on the problems faced by farmers in the Manas district of the Talas region, who were unable to sell their harvest

11.02.2026, 15:19
Economy

Significant Growth. Revenues of PVT Residents Exceeded 17 Billion Soms

In 2025, residents of the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic (HTP KR) achieved a revenue of 17.1 billion soms, equivalent to $195.4 million, an increase of 50% compared to the previous year. This data was published by the HTP. Exports amounted to 16.3 billion soms (approximately $186.3 million), accounting for 95.3% of the total revenue. The volume of export operations grew by 52.8%, and its share in revenues increased by nearly 2%. The geography of exports also expanded: while in 2024

11.02.2026, 15:04
Economy

The turnover of the cryptocurrency market in Kyrgyzstan exceeded $31 billion

According to a recent report from the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, the total volume of transactions in the virtual assets market in Kyrgyzstan exceeded $31 billion last year. In 2025, the volume of cryptocurrency transactions tripled compared to 2024. For comparison, in 2022, when the legal sector was just beginning to develop, the turnover was only $8 million.

11.02.2026, 15:01
Economy

Farmers do not want to develop and learn new technologies, - Bakyt Torobaev

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 11, 2026, deputy Chyngyz Ajibayev proposed an initiative for training farmers from the Leilek district. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev reported that seminars for farmers, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture staff, have been taking place in the south of the country since January 16. Torobaev noted that despite the availability of seminars, many farmers show no interest and do not

11.02.2026, 14:59
In Kyrgyzstan, price limits have been set for meat
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, price limits have been set for meat

Based on the order of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 3, signed on January 30, 2026, temporary state price regulation for beef and lamb (excluding boneless meat) has been introduced in the country. Maximum price limits have been determined for each region and city by local departments of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service.

11.02.2026, 14:52
Economy

The deputy requested to repair the canal in the Talas region

During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 11, 2026, deputy Medina Kairylbekova raised the issue of the condition of the canal in the Talas region. She noted that this section requires repairs due to significant leakage of irrigation water. According to her, to retain about 60% of the total water volume, it is necessary to concrete the canal.

11.02.2026, 14:44
Economy

Sports palace for 5,200 seats, 7-story medical institutions buildings, and presidential lyceum — construction sites in the city of Manas were visited for inspection.

In Manas, a review of several construction projects was conducted by representatives of the city administration and the presidential representative office in the Jalal-Abad region. The first item on the agenda was the construction of a new building for the regional department of urban planning and architecture, as well as a branch of the state institution "Cadastre" in Manas.

11.02.2026, 14:42
Economy

In addition to the FSH, 5 new state agricultural support programs will launch in 2026, - Ministry of Agriculture

In 2026, the launch of five more state programs aimed at preferential financing for agriculture is planned, in addition to the "FSH" program. This was announced on February 11 by the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Duyyshev. He emphasized that one of the main initiatives will be cluster financing, which has been in effect since 2022, for which about 4 billion soms are planned to be allocated. Duyyshev also noted

11.02.2026, 14:40
Economy

The government intends to turn Kyrgyzstan into a regional hub by 2030

The strategic location of Kyrgyzstan opens up opportunities for transforming the country into an important regional center for financial, trade, and logistics operations. These ideas are outlined in the Development Program until 2030. The increase in the share of e-commerce and the need to diversify transport routes emphasize the importance of this direction. The authorities intend to set ambitious goals for realizing this potential.

11.02.2026, 14:39
Economy

The cryptocurrency market brought over 700 million soms to the budget in 2025

According to data provided by the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, last year Kyrgyzstan received 701.9 million soms from the taxation of virtual assets. The largest share of tax revenues came from the services of exchanges and trading platforms, which paid 495.76 million soms in 2025, almost double the amount from the previous year.

11.02.2026, 14:24
Economy

In Batken, an asphalt concrete plant was launched and 43 units of road equipment were handed over.

In Batken, the opening of a new asphalt concrete plant took place, which is capable of producing 35 tons of asphalt per hour, and 43 units of road machinery were also handed over. The opening ceremony, held on February 11, attracted the attention of high-ranking guests, including the First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Beknazar Bazaraliyev and the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan Hirano Ryuichi, as well as representatives of local authorities and road builders.

11.02.2026, 14:20
Economy

How the preparation for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 is progressing

In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 project has begun, with a capacity of 1,860 MW. The press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan shared information about the progress of the preparatory work. This project is considered a "project of the century," and currently, the construction of a shift camp is underway, along with the installation of power lines, as well as the construction of a bridge and roads.

11.02.2026, 13:34
In the Kara-Suu District, irrigation canals are being cleaned
Economy

In the Kara-Suu District, irrigation canals are being cleaned

The cleaning of irrigation channels is taking place in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region. As part of these activities, the condition of the channels that cross the city of Osh is being improved, and in some areas, concrete work is being carried out. The removal of illegally installed structures from the banks of the channels has made it possible to bring in equipment for cleaning operations. At the same time, major repair work is being conducted on water distribution facilities. Trees

11.02.2026, 13:18