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On the morning of January 23, the exchange rates at the Moskovsky Soviet look as follows:
The Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan expects that in 2023, tax revenues may amount to nearly 578 billion soms. These forecasts are presented in the materials on fiscal risks for the years 2025—2030. Experts from the ministry have developed three main scenarios for assessing tax revenues of the state budget:
On January 23, 2026, the National Bank updated its official exchange rates against the Kyrgyz som. According to information published by the regulator, the following rates were established:
- In Kyrgyzstan, raid activities aimed at monitoring construction sites have intensified. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. As part of these activities, the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control conducted an unscheduled inspection.
- Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Mahabat Mavlyanova, organized a meeting with experts and specialists in the field of organic agriculture. This was reported by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. During the event, the current status and possible pathways for the development of organic farming in Kyrgyzstan were discussed, as well as the key challenges faced by farmers.
On January 22, during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov reported that there is currently no practice of rolling blackouts in Kyrgyzstan. In response to a query from Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova regarding frequent power supply issues in the Nookat district, he noted that there are no scheduled outages in the country. According to him, temporary outages are not a result of intentional limitations on electricity supply.
In the Talas region, particularly in the Manas district, there is a steady increase in the number of farmers engaged in breeding livestock. According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, there are currently 48 cooperatives in the area focused on raising both meat and dairy cattle. Recently, a new cooperative called "Nogoybay Ata" has been added, which specializes in breeding Auliakol breed cows. This breed is known for its ability to adapt to cold climates and high
- According to the Ministry of Finance's forecast, inflation in the Kyrgyz Republic may reach 11.0% in 2026 under an optimistic scenario. The data is presented in the Ministry of Finance's report on fiscal risks for 2025-2030. In the baseline scenario, inflation is expected to be at 6.2%, while the pessimistic forecast suggests only 1.4%.
Today, January 22, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted its first intervention in the foreign exchange market in the new 2026 year, as reported by the regulator itself. As part of this intervention, $134 million 50 thousand was executed with settlements on a date different from the transaction day.
The meeting on increasing transparency in public procurement took place on January 22 at the Ministry of Finance. Participants included Deputy Minister of Finance U. Kalenderov and Regional Procurement Manager of the World Bank F. Goya. According to information provided by the Ministry, the discussion focused on the modernization of the public procurement system, as well as initiatives aimed at increasing transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness of the procedures.
According to the latest data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to November 2025, 127,140 passenger cars were imported into Kyrgyzstan, totaling $992.7 million. The main exporting countries of passenger cars this year were South Korea (53,293 cars), China (45,673), the USA (9,139), Japan (4,459), and Russia (3,759).
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry in Kyrgyzstan is launching an initiative to modernize and update equipment for farmers, aimed at improving the machinery and tractor fleet. Since 2011, with the support of the Cabinet of Ministers and the efforts of the ministry, 7 leasing programs have been implemented through OJSC "Aiyl Bank" and "Eldik Bank".
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a new regulation regarding the use of budgetary loans, as reported by the government's press service. The corresponding resolution was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev. This initiative was developed in response to the need for state support through budgetary lending, aimed at ensuring sustainable economic growth and assisting in the development of various sectors of the economy. Additionally, it is intended to improve the
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a temporary suspension of raid inspections and test purchases related to compliance with tax legislation in the area of cashless payments. This concerns the use of payment equipment, including POS terminals, electronic wallets, and QR codes, and affects small and medium-sized businesses, as reported by the agency's press service. It is also noted that the temporary suspension applies to the requirements for the use of specialized
On January 22, the draft law on public procurement was adopted in the Jogorku Kenesh. The initiator of this proposal was the Prime Minister. Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov presented information about the draft law, noting that the new regulations aim to simplify and optimize the procedures for public procurement. One of the key innovations is the introduction of the concept of a state assignment, whereby the government can directly commission the execution of important tasks to
According to the latest data, from January to September 2025, Turkey increased its investments in the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic by 95.5% compared to the same period in 2024. This information was obtained from an analysis of reports by the National Statistical Committee. In the first nine months of the current year, $139.5 million in direct foreign investments came to Kyrgyzstan from Turkey.
As of November 30, 2025, the total amount of Kyrgyzstan's national debt reached $8 billion 850.12 million. This information was announced in reports from the Ministry of Finance. The main share of the domestic debt consists of loans from long-term securities, which amount to $3 billion 527.41 million (99%). The external debt is largely formed by loans from the Export-Import Bank of China, totaling $1 billion 499.61 million (28.4%).
- According to the Ministry of Economy, by the end of 2025, the total volume of investments in fixed capital amounted to 374.6 billion soms, which corresponds to an increase of 18.4%. In comparison, in 2024, the growth of investments was significantly higher at 36.3%.
The investor fully finances the creation of new hydroelectric power stations without state participation In Kyrgyzstan, the construction of three new hydroelectric power stations is planned, which will be part of the Kazarman cascade of HPPs. The signing of the investment agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Open Joint Stock Company "Central Asian Investment Holding" took place on August 2, 2025.
The National Bank reported positive dynamics in the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan, which continues to grow. As of November 30, 2025, there are 21 commercial banks and 306 of their branches operating in the country. Since the beginning of the current year, bank assets have increased by 44.9%, reaching 1 trillion 181.8 billion soms.
The deputy appealed to the Ministry of Finance with a request to resolve the situation regarding supplies for schools and kindergartens At one of the meetings of the Jogorku Kenesh, Temirlan Aitiev raised the issue related to difficulties in procuring furniture, equipment, and other goods for educational institutions after these functions were transferred to the Ministry of Finance.
- In the Kyrgyz Republic, a decrease in average prices for fuel and lubricants has been noted, as evidenced by data from the National Statistical Committee. From January 15 to January 21, 2026, the average cost of AI-95 gasoline fell from 80.83 soms per liter on January 15 to 79.49 soms on January 21, which corresponds to a decrease of 1.34 soms.
Photo by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Harvesting in Kyrgyzstan In 2025, the gross output produced by farmers in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 459.7 billion soms, which is an increase of 2.2 percent compared to the previous year, according to data provided by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and the National Statistical Committee. The main factor contributing to this positive trend was livestock farming, which increased by 4 percent, while crop production
New rules regarding the issuance of budget loans have come into effect in Kyrgyzstan after the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed the relevant decree. The main goal of the innovations is to provide state support through budget lending, which should contribute to economic growth, modernization of infrastructure, and strengthening national security in various sectors, including energy and food. According to the new Regulation, unified rules have been established for
- According to the Ministry of Economy, in 2025, 1.8 million tons of grain crops were harvested in Kyrgyzstan from an area of 605.9 thousand hectares. This is 14.2% less than in the previous year and is associated with low yields in the Chui, Talas, and Batken regions. The average yield of grains was about 29 centners per hectare. In the Chui region, there was a decline in wheat yield by 17.3 c/ha and barley by 14.3 c/ha. The Talas region showed a decrease in wheat by 9.7 c/ha and barley by 5.5
According to the report from the Ministry of Economy, the volume of foreign economic turnover in Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2025 amounted to $14 billion, which is 12.2% less compared to the same period in 2024. In the structure of foreign trade, exports accounted for 18.5%, while imports made up 81.5%. The agency emphasized that the decline in the volume of foreign and mutual trade is primarily related to a decrease in export supplies.
Photo from the internet. According to the World Bank's forecast, inflation in Kyrgyzstan will slightly slow down to 6.5 percent in 2026 The economic situation in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 was complicated by rising inflation, which reached 9.8 percent. In particular, paid services increased in price by 11.2 percent, contributing 1.9 percent to the overall inflation rate, according to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. The following categories saw the most significant price increases:
Starting from February 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce new rules that completely prohibit the operation and re-registration of vehicles older than 50 years. The Ministry of Justice of the republic has announced that such vehicles will be automatically removed from the state registry. As part of the reforms, a system of specialized license plates for heavy machinery, quarry vehicles, legal taxis, and certified antiques will also be implemented. Vehicle registration will become digital: the
The trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and China from January to December 2025 amounted to an impressive $27 billion 198.9 million. This data was published by the General Administration of Customs of China. Chinese exports totaled $21 billion 974.5 million, while Kyrgyzstan exported goods worth $5 billion 224.3 million. In particular, non-monetary gold shipments from Kyrgyzstan to China amounted to $4.9 billion; it was previously reported by the State Committee on Statistics that this is related
Today, January 22, 2026, a personal reception for farmers was held, organized by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Farmers wishing to ask questions were pre-registered through the public reception office. The meeting took place according to a schedule, which designated this day for receiving citizens by the minister.
The deputy expressed dissatisfaction with the provision allowing state companies to transfer up to 50% of their work to subcontractors. Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, criticized the draft law amending the Law on Public Procurement. The main concern is the proposal allowing state enterprises to transfer up to 50% of their obligations to subcontractors.
The Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Sergey Lebedev, reported on the progress of CIS countries in the field of import substitution. He noted: “We are capable of responding in solidarity to global challenges and resisting external pressure. Thanks to our joint efforts, we are actively moving towards import substitution, which helps to significantly mitigate the consequences of unfriendly sanctions policies.”
- In Kyrgyzstan, it is expected that in the coming years, the trend of reducing the current account deficit will continue, as indicated in the EFSR report (December 2025). The main driving factor of this process will be a decrease in imports in the machinery sector, while export and remittance levels remain stable.
Blue Origin, the company founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced the creation of a new satellite network called TeraWave. The corresponding statement was published on the organization's official website. As part of this initiative, it is planned to launch 5,408 satellites that will operate in low and medium Earth orbit. The launch is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027.
According to the research, Apple once again takes the top spot, with its value increasing to $607.6 billion compared to $574.5 billion in 2025.
Photo from the internet In 2025, the volume of global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows increased by 14 percent, reaching $1.6 trillion. This data is presented in a preliminary report published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). According to information from the UN news service, this growth was made possible after two years of decline; however, the authors of the document emphasize that behind these figures lies a rather vulnerable reality.
In 2025, the Open Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan" installed 279 transformers and increased the capacity of another 366. Data on the installation and capacity increase of 10/0.4 kV transformers: 69 units - Bishkek Electric Network Enterprise; 95 units - Batken Electric Network Enterprise; 113 units - Jalal-Abad Electric Network Enterprise; 61 units - Issyk-Kul Electric Network Enterprise; 77 units - Naryn Electric Network Enterprise; 117 units - Osh
In Bishkek, a commemorative event was held to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the city trolleybus, although its preparation faced numerous difficulties. This was reported to us by the organizers, who noted that the celebration was accompanied by refusals from venues and even a sudden power outage. Nevertheless, a round table dedicated to this topic was held in full. Two days before the anniversary, Park Hotel confirmed its refusal, and less than a day before the event, B Hotel made a similar
Today, Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, held a reception for farmers. This event was attended by deputy ministers, farmers from all over the country, and representatives of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. At the meeting, farmers raised issues related to taxation, pointing out the existing difficulties in calculating
- In his recent social media post, Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, shed light on issues concerning the salaries of Ministry employees. During an interview with one of the TV channels, he noted that the average salary in the ministry is approximately 150,000 soms, while in some departments it reaches 500,000 soms.
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, 2026, Deputy Marlen Mamataliev drew attention to the problems faced by investors planning to install solar panels in Kyrgyzstan, particularly the difficulties in obtaining the necessary documents. According to him, investors are confronted with the need to resolve issues related to the allocation and change of land use designations.
Banks have the right to block accounts, and violations are subject to penalties. The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has once again reminded entrepreneurs that using personal electronic wallets and QR codes of individuals to accept payments for goods and services is strictly prohibited. To conduct business, it is necessary to open specialized business wallets and accounts.
The launch of new coal-fired thermal power plants with a capacity of 1050 megawatts is planned in Kyrgyzstan. This information emerged after a meeting between the country's Minister of Energy, Taalaibek Ibraev, and representatives of the consortium of companies GPRC, NRP, and KCG — Konstantin Panovko and Alexander Ong. The press service of the Ministry of Energy reported that the minister proposed the company to consider the possibility of constructing a thermal power plant on the
Control purchases and raids suspended until the end of 2026 The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced a temporary suspension of raid inspections and control purchases for representatives of small and medium businesses. This measure will be in effect until December 31, 2026. The agency clarifies that this decision is aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, reducing the tax burden, and creating more favorable conditions for doing business. Now, tax authorities will not conduct inspections on
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In the Alai district of the Osh region, in Gülçö, public hearings are currently being held aimed at approving the budget for 2026, local authorities report. According to the city administration, starting from January 20, Mayor Nursultan Tajibaev is meeting with residents in all districts of the city to hear their opinions and suggestions.
The State Tax Service (STS) has announced the suspension of raid inspections and control purchases for small and medium-sized enterprises until the end of 2026. This information was announced by the STS press service. The agency noted that this decision was made to support businesses in the current economic situation, as well as to reduce administrative pressure and create comfortable conditions for their growth.