According to the Eurasian Economic Commission, Kyrgyzstan has once again become the leader in industrial production growth among the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). From January to October 2024, the total volume of industrial production in the EAEU states increased by 1.3% compared to the same period last year.
On December 30, the leadership of the presidential representative office in the Jalal-Abad region held a meeting with representatives and employees of the Maiylyu-Suu lamp factory. According to the representative office, the first deputy head of the region, Nurlan Ermatov, acting on behalf of the presidential representative, met with the management and workforce of the factory to discuss the current state of the enterprise.
- According to Rosstat, in November 2025, the production of passenger cars in Russia decreased by 33% year-on-year. In that month, 54.1 thousand cars were assembled.
- According to the National Statistical Committee, from January to September 2025, Kyrgyzstan experienced a significant increase in the outflow of foreign direct investments, amounting to $403.2 million — this is 1.9 times more than during the same period in 2024. Analysis of the structure of foreign investments shows that the outflow increased across all categories compared to January-September 2024. The largest share of the outflow, specifically 89.9%, is related to financial intermediation
The cars were purchased with funds from the state budget
- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the volume of direct foreign investment (DFI) inflows from non-CIS countries in the first nine months of 2025 increased by 31.9% compared to the same period in 2024. The main factor for this growth was increased investments from China (in the mining and construction sectors), Turkey (in mining, manufacturing, financial intermediation, and insurance), the Netherlands (in information and communication), and Cyprus (in manufacturing
At a departmental meeting, Almambet Shykmamatov summarized the work done over the year
- As part of the public-private partnership (PPP), Kyrgyzstan's portfolio has exceeded 434 billion soms thanks to over 90 investment initiatives. This was announced at a press conference by Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency. According to him, the republic has made significant progress in the global ranking, rising from 68th to 22nd place. From January to November 2025, 13 agreements were signed under the PPP, attracting private investments totaling over $3.8
According to the National Statistical Committee, from January to September 2025, the volume of foreign investments in Kyrgyzstan, excluding outflows, amounted to $3,965.7 million. This is a decrease compared to the same period in 2024, when the amount was $4,834.4 million. Distribution of volumes by regions (million USD)
The social contract program has significantly impacted the labor market According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, 25,391 new jobs were created in Kyrgyzstan in 2025.
From December 27 to 31, an agricultural fair is taking place in Bishkek at the Turdakuna Usubaliev Square, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The main objective of this event is to provide citizens with local food products at reasonable prices. During his visit to the fair, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, emphasized the importance of such events, which help eliminate intermediaries between producers and consumers.
In the next five years, the Turkic Investment Fund plans to increase its authorized capital. The Fund's General Director, Ramil Babaev, shared this information in an exclusive interview with Trend agency. Currently, the Fund has an authorized capital of $600 million. After establishing a sustainable project portfolio, the Fund intends to increase its capital by raising the equity participation of member countries and accessing international financial markets.
The Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets has published the results of its work for the period from December 15 to 19, 2025. The report included data on the registration of new securities issues, issuance of licenses, and approval of managerial appointments. In particular, the State Financial Supervision registered the following issues and results of stock placements:
- On the air of the radio, the president of the Association of Millers of Kyrgyzstan, Rustam Junushov, noted the necessity of modernizing the seed fund and applying modern agrotechnologies to increase the yield of grain crops. He pointed out that many farmers continue to use low-reproduction seeds and ignore crop rotation, which leads to a decrease in yield by the third or fourth year.
- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced a 30-40% decrease in grain crop yields due to a lack of water. This was reported by Rustam Junushov, president of the Association of Millers, on the radio. He noted that this reduction will not negatively impact flour production in the country, as the missing volumes of grain will be compensated by imports from Russia and Kazakhstan.
On December 30, a ceremonial handover of service vehicles for water management in various regions took place in Kyrgyzstan. As part of this initiative, 44 JAC T-8 vehicles were transferred, purchased using the state budget. Of these, 42 vehicles are intended for the Water Resources Service, and 2 for the Fisheries Department. The total cost of the new fleet amounted to 92.6 million soms.
In 2026, the use of artificial intelligence in the process of tax audits will begin in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the State Institution "Salyk Service". Over the past four years, the agency has been actively digitizing tax reports and implementing remote payments through the platform cabinet.salyk.kg and the Salyk mobile application.
- In 2025, the Republican Center for Certification in Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic intensified its efforts to ensure the quality and safety of construction materials, products, and structures. Key Achievements
In Syria, a significant change has occurred in the design of banknotes: the portrait of Bashar al-Assad has been replaced with images of olives. This was reported by SANA. The new banknotes, which will feature olives, roses, wheat, and oranges instead of images of the ousted president and his father, will start to be used from January 1, 2026.
The keys to 44 official vehicles were handed over by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This information was announced by the press service of the Cabinet. The total cost of the transferred vehicles amounts to 92.6 million soms.
The annual gold production volume will reach 12 tons According to Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the presidential administration, the income from 'Kumtor' amounted to 124 billion 216 million soms, which has made an important contribution to the state budget.
The State Financial Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has suspended the licenses of several operators engaged in the exchange of virtual assets. This information was published on the official website of the agency. The reason for the license revocation was violations related to the Law "On Virtual Assets" and the rules concerning the activities of virtual asset exchange operators, as well as the maintenance of the Register of such operators.
- From January to September 2025, the volume of foreign investments (excluding outflows) in Kyrgyzstan reached $3,965.7 million, which is 18% lower than the level of 2024 ($4,834.4 million). This information was published in the materials of the National Statistical Committee. A decrease in investment inflow is observed in many regions of the country; however, positive dynamics were noted in the Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Osh, and Chui regions.
This information was announced by the Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov According to the minister, over the past three years, the average annual growth rate of the gross domestic product (GDP) has been 9.8%. In 2025, economic activity remained at a high level: over 11 months, the real GDP growth reached 10.2%, which is a record result.
The situation with the supply of goods from Kyrgyzstan to Russia has significantly complicated. Currently, each shipment must be accompanied by an agreement between Kyrgyz suppliers and Russian buyers, who act as official declarants and are responsible for paying value-added tax (VAT). Previously, goods could be freely delivered directly to the warehouses of major trading platforms. The new rules have led to the following consequences:
Starting from January 1 of next year, the extension of the temporary ban on the export of gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum products will come into effect, as reported by the published decree of the Russian government. These measures, which will take effect on December 29, are aimed at stabilizing the situation in the domestic fuel market.
- During a veterinary inspection at the temporary storage warehouse of GP "TI Kant," a batch of poultry meat was found that does not meet the safety requirements established for the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the information from the agency, the product was imported from the Uzbek company LLC "FAYZ PARRANDA" and was intended for the Bishkek company LLC "TT.Top.Trade."
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The credit rating agency AKRA has announced an upgrade of Kyrgyzstan's long-term credit rating to BB- on the international scale. This information was announced by representatives of the agency. The rating was revised for both foreign and national currencies, which is related to the update of the methodology and changes in the assessment of the institutional environment, as well as the revision of several factors.
As the New Year 2026 approaches, it's time to assess how the costs of celebrating have changed. Therefore, the editorial team of Kaktus.media conducted a study to find out how much a set of ingredients for Olivier salad, popular since Soviet times, now costs. We also determined which city in the country has the highest cost for this salad, and compared current prices in Bishkek with those from a year ago and six years ago.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the exchange rates for foreign currencies as of December 30, which are as follows: The dollar continues to decline, while the euro and ruble are strengthening.
- In January-November 2025, the volume of Portland cement imports from China amounted to 28.7 thousand tons, as reported by the General Administration of Customs of China. Compared to the same period in 2024, this figure increased 480 times.
Photo from the internet. The dollar is falling against the som for the first time in a long time According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, there has been an increase in the exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, and Kazakh tenge, while the dollar and Chinese yuan have become cheaper. Exchange rate of the US dollar:
The government procurement portal has reported on the conduct of three tenders for road repairs in Osh. The local municipal enterprise "Osh City Roads" plans to carry out procurements related to the asphalting and reconstruction of urban streets. The total cost of the contracts amounts to 709 million soms. The work includes the reconstruction of the streets Suymbaeva, Saint Petersburg, and Abduvaliev on the section from Lenin Street to Abdykadyrov Street. The length of the repaired
In December of this year, new securities issues were registered for both strategic state enterprises and private companies. This was reported by the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service. During the state registration procedure for the emissions, key participants from the financial and energy sectors were involved. In particular, the 31st issue of ordinary registered shares of JSC "Eldik Bank" and the 14th issue of securities of JSC "National Electric Grid of
On December 30, 2025, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan presented the official exchange rates. A comparison with data from December 27 showed that there were no significant changes in the currency market.
On the morning of December 30, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moscow City Council are presented as follows:
At a hardware meeting held by the head of the Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, the results of tax revenues for the past year were summarized. According to Shykmamatov, the tax and insurance contributions plan for 2025 amounted to 343 billion soms, while actual revenues reached 389 billion soms. This means the plan was fulfilled at a level of 113.6 percent.
Today, the price of Bitcoin reached $90,000, but soon retreated to $87,000, as reported by Forbes.ru. The cryptocurrency was unable to sustain the "Santa Claus rally" that started in the American stock market, notes Bloomberg. However, according to some investors, there is potential for further growth of the cryptocurrency, judging by trends in the futures market, as analysts indicate.
- According to official statistics, from January to November 2025, the volume of investments in fixed capital in the individual housing construction sector in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 34.7 billion soms. The largest investments were recorded in the capital of the country, Bishkek, where they totaled 12.9 billion soms. Significant amounts were also invested in the Jalal-Abad region — 6.4 billion soms and the Osh region — 5.5 billion soms.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan demonstrated positive results in meat and milk production, as indicated by official statistics. The total volume of livestock and poultry intended for slaughter increased from 414.4 thousand tons in 2024 to 427.9 thousand tons, which corresponds to a growth of 3.3%. The production of raw milk also rose by 3%, amounting to 1.743 million tons compared to 1.692 million tons in the previous year.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reported that in 2025, 25,391 new jobs were created in the country. The main factor contributing to this employment growth was the social contract program, the amount of assistance for which was increased from 100,000 to 150,000 soms this year. This decision allowed for the signing of 13,331 social agreements for the specified amount across the republic. The increase in the amount of social assistance attracted more families to the program,
- The Ministry of Finance has announced the preliminary volumes of government treasury bond (GKO) issuance planned for January 2026, as reported by the National Bank. The total volume of GKO issuance will amount to 5 billion soms.
This year in Kyrgyzstan, thanks to the social contract program, 25,391 new jobs were created, as reported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. In 2025, the amount of one-time assistance increased from 100,000 to 150,000 soms. This amount was paid to 13,331 citizens. The increase in payment amounts contributed to more families starting small businesses and actively utilizing their labor resources.
On the New York Commodity Exchange COMEX, the price of silver futures for delivery in March 2026 has for the first time surpassed the mark of $81 per troy ounce. At its peak, the price of the precious metal reached $82.67 per troy ounce, corresponding to a growth of 7.09 percent. However, by morning, the price of silver futures slightly decreased to $81.73, having increased by 5.87 percent.
- According to statistical data, over the past five years, from 2020 to 2024, the area of agricultural crop sowings in Kyrgyzstan has increased by 23.1 thousand hectares, which corresponds to a growth of 1.9%. By the end of 2024, it amounted to 1,246.7 thousand hectares. In 2024, the largest share in the structure of sowings is occupied by grain crops (excluding legumes, rice, and buckwheat), which cover 602.9 thousand hectares, accounting for 48.4% of the total area. Forage crops take second
During a departmental meeting, the Chairman of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamatov, presented the results of the agency's work for 2025. According to the press service of the STS, at the beginning of the meeting, the head of the service congratulated the employees on the upcoming 2026 year and noted that the outgoing year had been particularly successful in terms of achieving the set goals.
As of September 2025, more than 15 investment projects in the field of mineral resource extraction are being supported by the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The total investment volume in these projects exceeds $5.9 billion, as reported at a press conference on December 29 by the agency's head, Ravshanbek Sabirov. According to Sabirov's statement, investments in this sector increased from $5.25 billion in 2024 to $5.9 billion in 2025,