Issue 1853 - 24.06.2025
24.06.2025

Investment boom supports Kyrgyzstan's economic growth to 12.3%

According to the Eurasian Development Bank, Kyrgyzstan's economy grew by 12.3% year-on-year in January–May 2025.

This result was made possible by a sharp increase in investment, which rose by 55.2% compared to the same period last year. The bank emphasises that active investment has become a systemic factor of growth against the backdrop of sustained domestic demand.

Investment activity stimulated growth in key sectors of the economy. Industrial production increased by 13.8%, trade by 10.8%, and agriculture by 3%. This created a multiplier effect, supporting employment and the population's solvency.

The EDB expects that the high growth rate will continue until the end of 2025. Support will come from the implementation of the state investment program and consumer demand, which remains strong even with moderate price growth.

Reported by Akchabar (Kyrgyzstan).

Kyrgyzstan General

24.06.2025

Nationwide Testing 2025 record: Graduate scores 242 points

Atai Estebesov, a graduate of school No. 70 in Bishkek, achieved the highest score ever recorded at the Nationwide Testing in Kyrgyzstan, 242 points.

According to the Ministry of Education, 54 graduates will receive the prestigious gold certificates for their outstanding performance.

Medina Mukhammadova from Light Academy in Jalal-Abad received the second-highest...

Atai Estebesov, a graduate of school No. 70 in Bishkek, achieved the highest score ever recorded at the Nationwide Testing in Kyrgyzstan, 242 points.

According to the Ministry of Education, 54 graduates will receive the prestigious gold certificates for their outstanding performance.

Medina Mukhammadova from Light Academy in Jalal-Abad received the second-highest...

24.06.2025

Bishkek triples in size: Authorities draft new master plan

Following administrative and territorial reforms, Bishkek’s area has tripled to more than 51,000 hectares. Deputy Minister of Construction, Zamira Kangeldieva, announced at Ted Talk Bishkek: Urban Future city forum.

"A new master plan for Bishkek is currently being developed. We are contributing to its creation in terms of regulatory aspects, improvement,...

Following administrative and territorial reforms, Bishkek’s area has tripled to more than 51,000 hectares. Deputy Minister of Construction, Zamira Kangeldieva, announced at Ted Talk Bishkek: Urban Future city forum.

"A new master plan for Bishkek is currently being developed. We are contributing to its creation in terms of regulatory aspects, improvement,...

Finance and Investment

24.06.2025

Guarantee Fund issues guarantees worth KGS 12.3 billion over nine years

Over nine years of operation, the Guarantee Fund has provided more than 12,000 guarantees worth over KGS 12.3 billion. This has enabled Kyrgyz entrepreneurs to access loans totalling more than KGS 38 billion. The guarantee mechanism has proved to be a key solution for businesses that do not have sufficient...

Over nine years of operation, the Guarantee Fund has provided more than 12,000 guarantees worth over KGS 12.3 billion. This has enabled Kyrgyz entrepreneurs to access loans totalling more than KGS 38 billion. The guarantee mechanism has proved to be a key solution for businesses that do not have sufficient...

24.06.2025

National Bank tightens its approach to foreign currency loans and unsecured loans

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has updated several important rules for banks and microfinance organisations. The changes concern how lenders assess the risks of loans they issue. The new rules will come into force 15 days after the official decree is published.

One of the main innovations is support for women's...

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has updated several important rules for banks and microfinance organisations. The changes concern how lenders assess the risks of loans they issue. The new rules will come into force 15 days after the official decree is published.

One of the main innovations is support for women's...

Metals and Minerals

24.06.2025

Switzerland and Great Britain turn out as main buyers of Kyrgyz gold

Switzerland and Great Britain became the main buyers of Kyrgyz gold. Materials of the National Statistical Committee say.

According to its data, in the period from January to April 2025, Kyrgyzstan exported gold worth $112 million. The Swiss Confederation purchased the precious metal for $74.6 million, and Great Britain for $31.2...

Switzerland and Great Britain became the main buyers of Kyrgyz gold. Materials of the National Statistical Committee say.

According to its data, in the period from January to April 2025, Kyrgyzstan exported gold worth $112 million. The Swiss Confederation purchased the precious metal for $74.6 million, and Great Britain for $31.2...

Energy Industry

24.06.2025

Updated feasibility study and eco-social documentation for Kambarata HPP-1 project presented in Bishkek

On June 18–19, a round table was held in Bishkek dedicated to the implementation of one of the country's key energy projects, the Kambarata HPP-1.

The event was attended by representatives of relevant Kyrgyz government agencies, delegations from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, World Bank experts, and international consultants.

Deputy Minister of Energy of...

On June 18–19, a round table was held in Bishkek dedicated to the implementation of one of the country's key energy projects, the Kambarata HPP-1.

The event was attended by representatives of relevant Kyrgyz government agencies, delegations from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, World Bank experts, and international consultants.

Deputy Minister of Energy of...

24.06.2025

Kyrgyz energy companies receive new special equipment to prepare for autumn-winter period

On June 20, Kyrgyz Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev handed over the keys to new special equipment to NENK. The company purchased an additional 16 units of equipment—eight excavators and eight aerial platforms—for more than 60.9 million KGS. The purchase was made as part of the capital construction plan for...

On June 20, Kyrgyz Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev handed over the keys to new special equipment to NENK. The company purchased an additional 16 units of equipment—eight excavators and eight aerial platforms—for more than 60.9 million KGS. The purchase was made as part of the capital construction plan for...

Agriculture

24.06.2025

Kyrgyzstan exports more honey, but at lower price

Since the beginning of 2025, exports of natural honey from Kyrgyzstan have grown in volume but have become significantly cheaper. According to data for January–April, 120.5 tonnes of honey worth 40.5 million KGS were sent abroad. For comparison, a year ago the country sold 138.7 tonnes, but earned 65.6 million...

Since the beginning of 2025, exports of natural honey from Kyrgyzstan have grown in volume but have become significantly cheaper. According to data for January–April, 120.5 tonnes of honey worth 40.5 million KGS were sent abroad. For comparison, a year ago the country sold 138.7 tonnes, but earned 65.6 million...

24.06.2025

1,400 combine harvesters ready for harvesting grain crops in Kyrgyzstan

In 2025, 1,422 grain harvesters are ready to participate in the grain harvest across the republic. Another 490 are in preparation.

Today, the active phase of the harvest campaign is underway in the southern regions of the country.

To ensure the efficient organisation of work and the even distribution of equipment, employees...

In 2025, 1,422 grain harvesters are ready to participate in the grain harvest across the republic. Another 490 are in preparation.

Today, the active phase of the harvest campaign is underway in the southern regions of the country.

To ensure the efficient organisation of work and the even distribution of equipment, employees...

Communications and Transportation

24.06.2025

Regular flights start on Tashkent–Tamchy route

Fly Kiva airline has launched regular passenger flights on the Tashkent-Tamchy route. This was reported by Airports of Kyrgyzstan.

Uzbek low-cost airline Fly Kiva has operated its first passenger flight on the Tashkent-Tamchy route. The flights began on 22 June and will operate every Sunday until 10 August 2025.

It is noted...

Fly Kiva airline has launched regular passenger flights on the Tashkent-Tamchy route. This was reported by Airports of Kyrgyzstan.

Uzbek low-cost airline Fly Kiva has operated its first passenger flight on the Tashkent-Tamchy route. The flights began on 22 June and will operate every Sunday until 10 August 2025.

It is noted...

24.06.2025

Top 5 car brands imported to Russia via Kyrgyzstan

Sergei Tselikov, head of the analytical agency Avtostat, reported on his Telegram channel which car brands are most frequently imported to Russia via Kyrgyzstan.

According to him, in the first five months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan accounted for just under 8 percent of Russia’s total imports of new passenger vehicles, making it...

Sergei Tselikov, head of the analytical agency Avtostat, reported on his Telegram channel which car brands are most frequently imported to Russia via Kyrgyzstan.

According to him, in the first five months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan accounted for just under 8 percent of Russia’s total imports of new passenger vehicles, making it...

Real Estate and Construction

24.06.2025

Chinese company builds 520 houses for Osh residents

A Chinese construction company will build 520 houses for Osh residents whose homes were demolished to widen roads. The press service of the Osh City Hall reported.

Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev received a delegation headed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kunlun construction company Wang Chiang. The parties signed...

A Chinese construction company will build 520 houses for Osh residents whose homes were demolished to widen roads. The press service of the Osh City Hall reported.

Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev received a delegation headed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kunlun construction company Wang Chiang. The parties signed...

Regional News

24.06.2025

Share of gross value added of creative economy in Russia's GDP reaches 3.4%

In the first quarter of 2025, the share of gross value added (GVA) of the creative economy in the GDP of Russia amounted to 3.4% (1.5 trillion rouble in current prices), having increased by 0.3 percentage points year-on-year (3.1% or 1.2 trillion rouble in the first quarter of 2023), Rosstat...

In the first quarter of 2025, the share of gross value added (GVA) of the creative economy in the GDP of Russia amounted to 3.4% (1.5 trillion rouble in current prices), having increased by 0.3 percentage points year-on-year (3.1% or 1.2 trillion rouble in the first quarter of 2023), Rosstat...

24.06.2025

Russian market comes to standstill, does not believe in apocalypse yet

The Russian stock market is moving sideways at low volumes in the middle of the trading day on Monday, June 23. The dynamics of the Russian indices is close to zero, as well as in other financial markets. By 14.05 Moscow time, the Moscow Exchange index was growing by 0.05%...

The Russian stock market is moving sideways at low volumes in the middle of the trading day on Monday, June 23. The dynamics of the Russian indices is close to zero, as well as in other financial markets. By 14.05 Moscow time, the Moscow Exchange index was growing by 0.05%...

24.06.2025

Money supply in Russia increases by 0.6% in May

The money supply (M2 aggregate) in Russia in May 2025 increased by 681.6 billion rouble, or 0.6%, to 118 trillion 218.7 billion rouble after an increase of 0.9% in April, according to information on the website of the Central Bank of Russia.

The annual growth rate of the money supply on...

The money supply (M2 aggregate) in Russia in May 2025 increased by 681.6 billion rouble, or 0.6%, to 118 trillion 218.7 billion rouble after an increase of 0.9% in April, according to information on the website of the Central Bank of Russia.

The annual growth rate of the money supply on...

24.06.2025

Reimbursement of costs of Russian regions for their creation increases

The conditions for providing support to the regions in creating the infrastructure of industrial parks, industrial and high-tech technology parks through compensation of part of the costs for these purposes can be mitigated. Against the background of the rise in the cost of building materials, the Ministry of Industry and...

The conditions for providing support to the regions in creating the infrastructure of industrial parks, industrial and high-tech technology parks through compensation of part of the costs for these purposes can be mitigated. Against the background of the rise in the cost of building materials, the Ministry of Industry and...