- According to the EDB, by mid-2025, the volume of accumulated investments from Turkey in the Eurasian region will reach $18.6 billion. Over the past year and a half, the volume of investments has increased by 19%, which exceeds the average indicators for the region. Thus, the growth amounted to $3 billion.
- The export of livestock products from Kyrgyzstan to the EAEU countries is possible only for those enterprises that are included in the Union's register and comply with veterinary standards. To date, more than 400 companies have been included in this register. This was reported by Tilek Tabaldiev, head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Agriculture, on the radio. According to Tabaldiev, among the registered producers are
In 2025, the harvest of more than seven thousand tons of tropical fruits is planned Modern agricultural technologies are being implemented in the Batken region for the successful cultivation of citrus fruits. Specialists from the Kadamjai and Batken districts have started breeding seedlings of mandarins, oranges, and lemons.
In 2025, as part of the "Government Accelerators" program, 12 reforms aimed at addressing pressing socio-economic issues were initiated in the Kyrgyz Republic. The press service of the president's administration reported that all planned projects achieved their goals. Digitization of Transportation Processes to China One of the most significant reforms was the simplification of the procedure for obtaining permits for road transport to China. Previously, due to the lack of
According to experts, the turnover of cryptocurrencies in the country last year amounted to 1.78 trillion soms, while tax revenues reached 2 billion soms. According to information from the publication "Nomad," in 2025, the volume of operations in Kyrgyzstan's cryptocurrency market amounted to 1.78 trillion soms. Cryptocurrency specialist Asylbek Aitmatov emphasized that "in the future, this could grow to a quadrillion."
At a board meeting dedicated to the results of the agency's work, the head of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamatov, announced significant transformations in tax administration. The key change was the cessation of excessive inspections of businesses.
At the meeting of the Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, which took place on February 9, 2026, Deputy Nilufar Alimjanova raised the issue of the impact of the introduced limits on the supply of irrigation water on farmers. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, responded to this question, confirming that irrigation water will now be provided strictly in accordance with the established limits.
- During his visit, Minister Nurdin Oruntaev familiarized himself with the process of constructing a plant for the production of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, located in the rural district of Kochkorbaev. The project, which costs $10 million, is being implemented by the company OsOO "HUA RUI" based on an investment agreement. The plant is scheduled to open in April 2026.
As a result of the work of the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), it became known that in Talas, water intakes classified as strategically important objects of category B have been returned to state ownership. According to the agency, illegal privatization occurred in 2003 when S. T. D., the head of the public association "Toboy," in collusion with officials from the Talas branch of the State Cadastre and the State Talas Water Management Authority, used
At the meeting held on February 6, Almambet Shykmamatov announced significant changes in tax administration that formed the basis of the reforms. He noted that the State Revenue Committee "consciously rejected excessive audits and direct pressure on businesses, as fear cannot be a reliable source of income for the budget."
In January 2026, a decrease in the global food price index is observed. This decline has been ongoing for five months. The data was provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) according to its information. According to the FAO, key factors for the price drop include falling prices for dairy products, sugar, and meat.
Investors will be offered preferential conditions It is planned to implement a project for the creation of an industrial park based on the Mailuu-Suu Electric Lamp Plant. This decision was made in accordance with the presidential decree, which provides for the granting of facilitating conditions for investors. This information was announced by Bakyt Torobaev, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and the Processing Industry, during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which
On February 9, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan published the current exchange rates for foreign currencies: The exchange rate of the dollar in commercial banks has remained almost at the same level, while the euro has significantly strengthened, and the Russian ruble continues to lose its position.
The Ministry of Economy proposes to amend the law to allow hookah smoking in specialized establishments. This draft law was presented for public discussion on February 6. According to current legislation, smoking hookah in public places is prohibited.
According to Elon Musk, China will continue to lead in high technology if the United States does not achieve significant breakthroughs. This statement was made by him during a podcast that aired on the YouTube channel of blogger Dvarkesh Patel.
Kyrgyzstan has taken an important step towards improving its logistics infrastructure by signing Resolution No. 58 on joining the Agreement on Strengthening Ground Transport Connectivity in Central Asia.
In Kyrgyzstan, annual state monitoring of food products reveals batches of goods that do not meet safety and labeling requirements. This was reported by the head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Tilek Tabaldiev, in an interview on the radio. Tabaldiev noted that among the most frequent violations are the presence of antibiotics, exceeding microbiological standards, and
On the morning of February 9, the exchange rates at the Mossovet exchange points are presented as follows:
In connection with the queues of trucks at the border, Kazakhstan has issued an official comment. According to the website of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the prolonged customs procedures are due to measures aimed at combating the illegal turnover of goods. Astana emphasizes that such steps are directed at protecting national security and organizing the situation at the border.
The tech park will specialize in the production of household appliances Representatives from China have proposed the establishment of a tech park in Kyrgyzstan, which will focus on the production of electrical appliances. This information was provided by the government of the republic.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan announced its second intervention in 2026, during which dollars were sold on the foreign exchange market. This information was provided by the financial regulator. On February 6, $109.95 million was sold on the interbank market, of which $65.5 million was sold in same-day settlement transactions, while the remaining $44.45 million was settled at a later date.
During the B5+1 forum, key issues of economic cooperation among Central Asian countries were discussed. Uluk Kydyrbaev, the Secretary of the Investment Council, noted in a conversation with VB.KG that current realities require not just trade, but deep interaction capable of elevating the region to a new level of development.
The State Financial Supervision (Gosfinadzor) has granted licenses to six companies, allowing them to conduct virtual asset exchanges. This information was published in the registry of the Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market of the Kyrgyz Republic. The mentioned organizations can now operate as virtual asset exchange operators in the country.
In the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, a large-scale project has been launched to unify terminology in the agricultural sector. Leading scientists and experts gathered at a meeting to discuss the creation of a specialized terminological dictionary for this industry. According to the press service of the ministry, the main goal of this initiative is to develop a Kyrgyz-Russian and Russian-Kyrgyz dictionary of terms. This project aims to eliminate
Photo from the internet. Currently, the Kazakh tenge is showing the most noticeable and stable growth As of February 9, the official exchange rates of the Kazakh tenge and the Chinese yuan have increased, while the euro and the Russian ruble have lost value. The US dollar remained at the same level. This data was provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek. US dollar exchange rate:
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted its second currency intervention this year. On February 6, the regulator sold currency worth $109.95 million on the interbank market. Of this amount, $65.5 million was sold in spot transactions, while $44.45 million was sold in forward transactions.
- Since the beginning of 2026, there has been a significant increase in the export of dairy products from the Kursk region: the volume of supplies has risen from 67 thousand tons to 122.3 thousand tons. This information was provided by the Rosselkhoznadzor. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have emerged as the main importers of Kursk condensed milk.
As of the first half of 2025, the volume of these investments amounted to $6.8 billion, which is 30% less compared to 2016. The structure of Indian foreign direct investments (FDI) in the region shows a significant predominance of raw material projects.
As preliminary data shows, in 2025, the construction industry of Kyrgyzstan demonstrated significant growth, adding double-digit percentages. From January to December 2025, the total volume of gross output in construction amounted to 438,481.7 million soms, which corresponds to 121.1% compared to 2024. In December 2025, the volume of completed works reached 119,624.8 million soms, which is 10.3% more than in December of the previous year.
- From January 1 to February 4, 2026, the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Oryol and Kursk Regions carried out control over the export of more than 1.1 thousand batches of goods that are under state veterinary supervision. The total weight of these shipments amounted to 66.9 thousand tons, which is 23.1 thousand tons more than the figures for the same period in 2025, according to information from Rosselkhoznadzor. Feed additives of plant origin accounted for a significant share of the
- According to statistical data, the average milk yield in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 was 2,114 kg per cow. Several regions managed to exceed this average figure.
An important project aimed at addressing the issue of access to clean drinking water has been implemented by the Department of Drinking Water Supply and Sewerage Development under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Over 62 million soms from the republican budget were allocated for the implementation of this large-scale reconstruction. During the work, more than 15 kilometers of water supply networks were laid, and two reinforced concrete reservoirs were built, each with a
The head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the veterinary service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Tilek Tabaldiev, shared information about the rules for controlling the export and import of animal products on the radio. Tabaldiev noted that there are 19 veterinary laboratories operating in Kyrgyzstan, two of which have already received accreditation in accordance with international standards. He emphasized that mandatory safety
In the Nookat District of the Osh Region, a large-scale initiative has begun aimed at restoring the former glory of tobacco farming. The Department of Agricultural Crop Expertise of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan organized a training seminar for local farmers, designed to increase the profitability of their farms.
As a result of the quarterly report publication, shares of Amazon, one of the largest IT giants in the U.S., experienced a sharp decline. On February 5, NASDAQ saw the company's stock drop by 10% at the beginning of evening trading; however, by the end of the main session, the decline was 4.4%, according to a Bloomberg report. Despite this, the financial results met analysts' expectations: revenue increased by 14% to reach $213.4 billion, while net profit amounted to $21.2 billion.
The quality of agricultural products intended for export depends primarily on the quality of the raw materials and compliance with veterinary and sanitary standards. This was stated by Tilek Tabaldiev, head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department in the veterinary service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a radio broadcast. He noted that at the acceptance stage, processors carefully monitor the raw materials. If unsuitable products are
Central Asia is facing a serious problem: the gap in the development of railway transportation between the countries of the region. Currently, the length of railways in these states is about 45 thousand kilometers. In comparison, in India, this figure exceeds 130 thousand kilometers, and in the USA — about 150 thousand. These figures were announced at the B5+1 business forum in Bishkek by the General Director of Wabtec Kazakhstan, Gaini Duyssenova.
The launch of the second unit at the Kambarata HPP-2 is planned, along with the start of reconstruction works at the Uch-Kurgan HPP. As part of the measures to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the hydropower sector, the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, together with JSC 'Electric Stations', is launching several significant projects in 2026.
At the international summit held on February 4 in Washington under the auspices of the State Department, Uzbekistan and the USA signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of extraction and supply of critically important minerals. The document was signed by Bakhtiyor Saidov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, and Christopher Landau, the Deputy Secretary of State of the USA.
- In the first month of 2026, sales of new passenger cars in Russia decreased by 16% compared to the same period last year, according to information provided by the Association of European Businesses [AEB]. The total market volume amounted to 75.6 thousand vehicles.
The Ministry of Finance announced the allocation of transfers amounting to 17.4 billion soms to local budgets for 2025. This information was presented in the report on the execution of the state budget for the period from January to December. Compared to 2024, the volume of transfers decreased by 19.1%, which is equivalent to a reduction of 4.1 billion soms.
According to information from the Customs Service of the Republic of Korea, Kyrgyzstan's export supplies to this country amounted to $3.2 million in 2025. Compared to the previous year, exports decreased by 6.0%.
- Perizat Turdukhozhayeva, the chief specialist of the trade policy and WTO department of the Trade Policy Administration of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, spoke in an interview with the radio about the current efforts to form trade agreements and the key stages necessary for their implementation. According to her, the work encompasses both bilateral and multilateral agreements within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union, aimed at promoting exports.
- A meeting was held in Manas with citizens affected by the activities of the construction company "Dastan Kurolysh," as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General of Police Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev met with the shareholders in the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, as well as with representatives of the construction company. A total of more than 100 people attended the meeting. Also present at the
Food fairs in Kyrgyzstan have started to take place on a regular basis, which delights residents of all regions. According to officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, there is no shortage of food products in the country. Warehouses are full, and fairs continue to be the main means of controlling prices and providing residents with fresh products directly from farmers.
- Specialists from the Southern Regional Administration of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction under the Ministry of Construction conducted an inspection at a factory producing concrete mixtures based on heavy concrete. The factory is located in the village of Zhany-Aryk, situated in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region.
- During a meeting with the delegation of the Chinese company Minshan, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev was introduced to the proposal received from the company, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet. As part of the project, the construction of a technological industrial park is planned, which will focus on the production of electrical appliances and household goods with a low carbon footprint.
- More than 400 companies in Kyrgyzstan that produce livestock products have been included in the register of enterprises of the Eurasian Economic Union and meet the established veterinary and sanitary requirements. This was reported on the radio by Tilek Tabaldiev, head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the veterinary service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to Tabaldiev, the register mainly includes producers of dairy and