Photo from the internet. The dollar continues to gradually depreciate Based on data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the official exchange rates of the dollar, euro, Russian ruble, and Kazakh tenge are showing a decline, while the Chinese yuan continues to rise. US Dollar:
From February 18 to 21, Bishkek will host one of the largest events in the field of agriculture — the "AgroDialogue-2026" forum. As part of the forum, the best specialists in the industry will be evaluated: an expert jury will select 20 champions in the fields of crop production and animal husbandry from all corners of the country. The event is expected to gather not only local farmers but also renowned experts from various countries, creating a unique platform for experience
- In 2025, the residential real estate market in Kyrgyzstan showed a noticeable increase in prices, significantly exceeding the level of inflation. According to the State Agency for Land Resources, the most significant price hikes were observed in Bishkek and Osh, where the price growth was comparable to the dynamics of the capital. Bishkek: Price Dynamics with Regional Variations
Recently, a new "air guest" appeared on the horizon in Yuechen, a district of Shaoxing in Zhejiang Province - the Xiangyun AS700 airship, dubbed the "air beluga." It was delivered to the Jian Shui Science and Technology Center and became the first manned AS700 to officially enter Eastern China. Representatives of the Institute of Special Vehicle Research, part of the China Aviation Industry Corporation, noted that this event opens a new chapter in the commercial use of
As of January 14, 2026, wholesale meat trading at the Osh market is no longer operational. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Now, wholesale meat sales will be conducted in the new meat pavilion "Chüyğun," which is located on the territory of the livestock market "Altyn-Taka" in the Maevka area (Pervomaisky District).
- The resolution of the Bishkek City Council dated December 23, 2025, No. 75 confirms the transfer of a non-residential premises along with the land plot located at: Bishkek, Manas Avenue, 28.
The Chairperson of the State Standard of Belarus, Elena Morgunova, announced plans for a comprehensive review of the technical regulation requirements within the EAEU. According to her, there are currently 52 technical regulations in force in the union, 24 of which were adopted back in 2011. The long-term practice of applying these regulations has revealed the need for their updating, which is related to both technological advancements in design and manufacturing, as well as changes in the
The Trump administration is intensifying economic pressure on the international stage by imposing tariffs as a means of influence. In a recent statement, the U.S. president announced a 25% tariff for all countries interacting with Iran, which directly affects Kyrgyzstan. Now, any country that has trade relations with the Islamic Republic will be subject to a 25% tariff on transactions with the United States.
Starting from April 1, 2026, a significant increase in salaries for doctors, teachers, and cultural workers is expected in Kyrgyzstan — by at least 100%. This was announced at a recent meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. Additionally, he noted that from October 1, 2025, there are also plans to increase salaries for certain categories of state and municipal employees, which will be no less than 50%.
A new office center was opened recently in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, established by a Vietnamese company. It is reported that this event is part of a program to attract investments to the country.
In recent years, Kyrgyzstan has been facing an increase in the volumes of illegal, counterfeit, and low-quality planting material, which leads to serious consequences for agriculture, including reduced yields and the spread of diseases. In this regard, agricultural security is becoming critically important for ensuring food security at the national level. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.
- According to the resolution of the Bishkek City Council, signed on December 23, 2025, under number 73, a land plot of 0.72 hectares located at: Bishkek, Tokombaev St., No. 37/5, 37/6, 37/7, has been transferred to state ownership free of charge.
- As of 8:30 AM on January 15, 2026, the exchange rate of the US dollar in the banks of Kyrgyzstan is 87.3-87.4 soms (buy) and 87.8 soms (sell). The exchange rate of the euro ranges from 100.8 to 101.5 soms (buy) and from 101.8 to 102.5 soms (sell).
As of January 15, 2026, the National Bank has published the current exchange rates of foreign currencies against the som. Here are the official rates:
On the morning of January 15, the exchange points at the Moscow City Council show the following foreign currency rates:
According to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), China has become the leading investor in the industrial sector of Kyrgyzstan. Photo from the internet
The volume of supplies amounted to $1.2 billion, which significantly exceeds the figure from the previous year, when it was less than $1 billion. Throughout the year, two main periods of increased supplies were recorded: the first in April-May and the second in August-September.
This year in Kyrgyzstan, as in most Central Asian countries, there is a significant decrease in water resources. This information was announced at a government meeting. As of today, the volume of water in the Toktogul reservoir is 9.102 billion m³, which is 1.631 billion m³ lower compared to the same period in 2025.
In 2025, China demonstrated a historically high trade balance surplus of $1.2 trillion. According to data from the General Administration of Customs of China, in December, exports of Chinese goods increased by 6.6% in dollar terms compared to the same month of the previous year. This growth significantly exceeded Bloomberg's analytical forecasts, which expected a 3.1% increase, and was higher than the November figure of 5.9%.
- The growth of Chinese investments in Central Asia has continued for nine years, according to the EDB report (2025). From 2016 to 2025, the volume of Chinese FDI in the region's countries increased from $19.6 billion to $35.9 billion.
On January 13, the Deputy Director of the National Investment Agency under the President, Zhalyn Zheanaliev, announced on the radio that the process of initiating public-private partnership (PPP) projects for small projects has become simpler and more accessible. According to him, until 2021, the existing PPP law did not provide an effective mechanism for starting projects. However, in 2021, a reform was carried out, during which the process was divided into three stages, and projects were
- On December 25, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers issued Resolution No. 832, which introduced amendments to several government decisions related to the work of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. In particular, sections concerning the:
According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Leninsky District Court of Bishkek has issued a guilty verdict against the former head of the tax service, Altynbek Abduvapov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychev. It has been reported that both defendants were detained as part of a criminal case initiated by the GKNB in December 2024 under Article 337 "Abuse of Official Position" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. These
From 2021 to 2025, the mining sector of Kyrgyzstan is experiencing stable growth. The main factors behind this progress include the activation of geological exploration, the inclusion of new reserves in the state register, and the implementation of processing projects. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The most significant results are expected in 2024-2025. As a result of large-scale geological exploration at the Kumtor deposit, gold
According to the latest data, the trade volume between Kyrgyzstan and Iran from January to October 2025 reached $66 million, which is 37.3% higher compared to the same period in 2024. These figures were provided by the National Statistical Committee. The main goods that Iran exported to Kyrgyzstan include synthetic paints and varnishes ($3.7 million), equipment for processing mineral materials ($3.4 million), and fruits ($3.3 million). In turn, Kyrgyzstan primarily exported dried legumes (peas,
- In November 2025, the volume of pharmaceutical product imports from China to Kyrgyzstan decreased by 78.2% year-on-year, according to information provided by the General Administration of Customs of China. The import amounted to less than $400,000, while last year this figure reached $1.7 million.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new Regulation on the requirements for financial recovery plans. This decision introduces mandatory standards for banks regarding the development and submission of such plans. According to the new document, banks are now required to prepare plans in advance that will include specific steps to restore financial stability in the event of a deterioration in their financial condition. This approach differs from the previous practice, where measures
From 2021 to 2025, Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating stable growth in the mining sector, which is linked to increased investments, intensified geological exploration, and the implementation of new projects. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Particular achievements were noted in 2024 and 2025. In particular, as a result of extensive geological exploration work at Kumtor, an increase in gold reserves of 147.4
- According to the National Statistical Committee, the import of onions and garlic from Uzbekistan increased by 2.5 times in the first 10 months of 2025. According to the agency's information, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan imported 14 thousand tons of onions and garlic, with a total value of 3.4 million dollars. This figure significantly exceeds the corresponding indicators of 2024, when 5.7 thousand tons were supplied for a total of 954 thousand dollars.
- Foreign direct investment in Kyrgyzstan has increased by more than 21%. This was reported by the Deputy Director of the National Investment Agency under the President, Jalyn Zheenaliev, in an interview that aired on January 13. Zheenaliev noted that for foreign and local investors, key factors remain stability and the presence of guarantees for the return of investments. Statistical data confirms that the inflow of foreign investments has indeed increased by more than 21%.
The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic has published clarifications regarding the decision made by the Lenin District Court of Bishkek concerning the accused: former head of the tax service Altynbek Abduvapov and his deputy Islambek Kydyrgychev. According to the agency, the arrest of the two individuals was the result of a criminal case initiated by the GKNB in December 2024 under part 3 of article 337 "Abuse of official position"
- The EDB report (2025) emphasizes that the manufacturing industry occupies a key position among the sectors of interest to Chinese investors in Eurasia. According to the EDB, several promising areas for investment include:
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 14, 2026, Deputy Dastanbek Jumabekov stated that farmers in the region are in a critical condition. The reason for this is the constant decline in bean prices. He reminded that he had previously discussed this problem with the Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev, who promised to find a solution; however, the situation continues to worsen.
According to the data from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (GASRKG), the average price per square meter of housing in Bishkek increased by 23.8% from January to December 2025. As of the end of December 2025, the cost of one square meter in the capital amounted to 126,277 soms, while at the beginning of the year this figure was 101,991 soms.
While tax reforms are being discussed in the country, an unexpected calm is observed at the external borders of Kyrgyzstan. According to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, only 112 violations were recorded at the veterinary border control points throughout 2025.
In the last month of 2025, Russia acquired 50.3 thousand new passenger cars, which is 26% less compared to the same period in 2024. This data was provided by the Russian analytical agency "Autostat". The share of Kyrgyzstan in the total volume of car imports to Russia decreased from 21.6% in November to 18.5% in December.
In Kyrgyzstan, 8,471 new jobs were created last year, as reported by Iskandarbek Mamatov, head of the regional development policy department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to him, in 2025, investments amounting to $715.7 million were attracted to the country, which contributed to the opening of new enterprises and the creation of jobs in various regions.
The production of agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan showed a positive trend, increasing by 2% from January to November 2025. This data was announced on January 13 by the statistics department of the Eurasian Economic Commission. In particular, there is a 3% increase in milk production, as well as a 3.3% rise in the number of livestock and poultry. Egg production has increased even more significantly – by 8.7%.
According to the data from the Eurasian Economic Commission, Kyrgyzstan is experiencing accelerated growth in agricultural product prices, which sets the country apart from other EAEU members. At the same time, prices in Kazakhstan have increased by 9.9%, in Belarus by 2.6%, while in Armenia and Russia they have decreased by 7.6% and 1%, respectively.
- As part of its activities in 2025, the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry released 13.6 million fry into Lake Issyk-Kul and 5.6 million into Lake Son-Kul, as reported by the agency's press service. According to information provided by the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Lake Issyk-Kul is home to 26 different species of fish. In the previous year, 2024, 21.5 million fry were
On January 14, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova addressed the Cabinet of Ministers with an urgent request to support farmers in the Talas region in addressing issues related to the sale of beans. She noted that the government has not yet fulfilled its promises to provide clarifications regarding the bean market and its pricing policy.
The Department of the Fishery Complex under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reports on the work being carried out to stock the lakes Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul. An important point is that the plan for the artificial reproduction of valuable fish stocks has been agreed upon with the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic and has received approval from the Department of the Fishery Complex. According to this plan, each lake
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Kyrgyzstan exported about 30,000 new cars to Russia. The full version is available by subscription.
Markets and shops in Kyrgyzstan are witnessing a return to old payment methods. Customers, who have become accustomed to the convenience of cashless payments through services like O!Money and MegaPay, are now faced with the demand: "Cash only!". A correspondent from VB.KG, who visited several retail outlets, noted that hopes for the digitalization of the country's economy are encountering serious challenges.
- At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, 2026, Deputy Kamila Talieva drew attention to the acute shortage of water supply in the Leilek district of the Batken region. According to her information, local residents are in urgent need of both drinking and irrigation water.
The senior economist of the World Bank in Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Dushabov, reported that the main factors contributing to this growth include an increase in domestic demand, private investments, and government spending. Dushabov also added that the real sector of the economy will be supported by growth in areas such as industry, construction, and services.
According to the data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan as of January 14, the exchange rates for foreign currencies are as follows: While the dollar and euro are falling in value, the ruble is showing strengthening.
In the Bazar-Korgon district, the opening of the updated two-kilometer section of the Shaidan—Abduraymov road took place after the repair work was completed. According to information from the akimat, the new road, located within the rural district of Kenesh in the Bazar-Korgon district, provides connectivity for several villages with the central areas and the city of Bazar-Korgon.