Issue 1945 - 03.11.2025
03.11.2025

Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan Development Fund: parties agree to intensify work

A meeting took place in Bishkek yesterday, 30 October, between the Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Sydykov, and the First Deputy Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, Elnur Aliyev.

The department reported that they noted the active development of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan in both a multilateral format and bilateral cooperation during the meeting.

The parties discussed the further strengthening of trade and economic relations, with special attention paid to the active development of the Azerbaijan–Kyrgyz Development Fund activity.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to further deepen bilateral cooperation, expand investment interaction, and implement joint projects aimed at the development of industry, trade, and other priority economic sectors.

They also confirmed the desire to intensify the Azerbaijan–Kyrgyz Development Fund's work to support entrepreneurial initiatives and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

Reported by Kabar (Kyrgyzstan).

Kyrgyzstan General

03.11.2025

Kyrgyzstan names TOP-10 largest enterprises

The National Statistical Committee published a consolidated ranking of the leading enterprises in Kyrgyzstan's real economic sector.

The study used data from 32,759 enterprises based on 2024 results.

The ranking is compiled based on five key indicators:

· The listed number of employees.

· Revenue (turnover) from the sale of products, goods,...

The National Statistical Committee published a consolidated ranking of the leading enterprises in Kyrgyzstan's real economic sector.

The study used data from 32,759 enterprises based on 2024 results.

The ranking is compiled based on five key indicators:

· The listed number of employees.

· Revenue (turnover) from the sale of products, goods, work, and services.

· Gross income...

03.11.2025

Kyrgyzstan approves creation of Turkic States Civil Protection Mechanism

Sadyr Zhaparov signed the Law on the Ratification of the Agreement on the Creation of the Civil Protection Mechanism of the Organisation of Turkic States" on 6 November 2024 in Bishkek.

The Parliament approved the document on 24 September of this year, and it is now directed towards fulfilling the internal...

Sadyr Zhaparov signed the Law on the Ratification of the Agreement on the Creation of the Civil Protection Mechanism of the Organisation of Turkic States" on 6 November 2024 in Bishkek.

The Parliament approved the document on 24 September of this year, and it is now directed towards fulfilling the internal...

Finance and Investment

03.11.2025

Currency exchange rates for weekend

The National Bank published the official exchange rates on 1 November 2025.

Compared to the previous day, changes affected most major currencies:

· United States dollar: 87.45 som (no change).

· Euro: decreased from 101.5863 som to 101.1709 som.

· Russian rouble: weakened from 1.0932 som to 1.0887 som.

· Kazakhstani...

The National Bank published the official exchange rates on 1 November 2025.

Compared to the previous day, changes affected most major currencies:

· United States dollar: 87.45 som (no change).

· Euro: decreased from 101.5863 som to 101.1709 som.

· Russian rouble: weakened from 1.0932 som to 1.0887 som.

· Kazakhstani tenge: slightly decreased from 0.1651 som to 0.1647...

03.11.2025

Labour migrants send record amount of money to Kyrgyzstan since 2022 in August

The volume of cross border money transfers from individuals to the country amounted to $342.5 million in August. This became the maximum indicator since June 2022. The National Bank provides this data.

For comparison, the indicator was $317.7 million in July, and the average for the eight months was $290.3 million...

The volume of cross border money transfers from individuals to the country amounted to $342.5 million in August. This became the maximum indicator since June 2022. The National Bank provides this data.

For comparison, the indicator was $317.7 million in July, and the average for the eight months was $290.3 million...

03.11.2025

Kyrgyzstan plans to borrow 10.6 billion som in November

The Ministry of Finance published a preliminary schedule for the placement of state treasury bonds for November. The National Bank posted this information on its website.

The total volume of planned placements will be 10.6 billion som. The securities will be issued with different circulation terms (from 3 to 10 years)...

The Ministry of Finance published a preliminary schedule for the placement of state treasury bonds for November. The National Bank posted this information on its website.

The total volume of planned placements will be 10.6 billion som. The securities will be issued with different circulation terms (from 3 to 10 years)...

03.11.2025

Average salary for tax calculation in 2026

The State Tax Service (STS) published data on the average monthly salary from which personal income tax and insurance contributions will be calculated in 2026.

Employers and accountants must now focus on the updated indicators when calculating salaries and contributions.

The average salary for calculations in Kyrgyzstan will be 36,047 som, and...

The State Tax Service (STS) published data on the average monthly salary from which personal income tax and insurance contributions will be calculated in 2026.

Employers and accountants must now focus on the updated indicators when calculating salaries and contributions.

The average salary for calculations in Kyrgyzstan will be 36,047 som, and...

Metals and Minerals

03.11.2025

Kyrgyzkomur increases mining before winter

The Kyrgyzkomur enterprise mined 655.3 thousand tonnes of coal for the nine months of the current year. 6.8 million cubic metres of overburden were also produced. Currently, six deposits are operating, four of which work at full capacity.

To provide the population with fuel for winter, contracts were concluded with 126...

The Kyrgyzkomur enterprise mined 655.3 thousand tonnes of coal for the nine months of the current year. 6.8 million cubic metres of overburden were also produced. Currently, six deposits are operating, four of which work at full capacity.

To provide the population with fuel for winter, contracts were concluded with 126...

Energy Industry

03.11.2025

Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Plant Hydro Unit No. 3 rehabilitation finishes by end of November

A board meeting of energy companies and institutions under the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan was held in Bishkek today, summarising the results for the nine months of 2025.

The meeting was attended by a representative of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev, deputy ministers,...

A board meeting of energy companies and institutions under the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan was held in Bishkek today, summarising the results for the nine months of 2025.

The meeting was attended by a representative of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev, deputy ministers,...

03.11.2025

Kyrgyzstan launches 5 new mini Hydroelectric Power Plants since beginning of year

Five small hydroelectric power plants (HPPs) with a total capacity of 41.29 MW were commissioned in the country since the beginning of 2025. This was announced at the Ministry of Energy board meeting.

New small hydropower facilities:

· Aksy HPP: 4.75 MW.

· Boz Uchuk HPP: 5.54 MW.

· Koisa HPP:...

Five small hydroelectric power plants (HPPs) with a total capacity of 41.29 MW were commissioned in the country since the beginning of 2025. This was announced at the Ministry of Energy board meeting.

New small hydropower facilities:

· Aksy HPP: 4.75 MW.

· Boz Uchuk HPP: 5.54 MW.

· Koisa HPP: 9 MW.

· Issyk-Ata HPP 2: 4 MW.

· Kara...

Defence and Security

03.11.2025

Energy consumption in Kyrgyzstan reaches 13.8 billion kilowatt hours

A board meeting of energy companies and subordinate institutions under the Ministry of Energy was held today, summarising the results for the nine months of 2025.

According to the Ministry's data, total electricity consumption across the republic for this period amounted to 13.8 billion kWh. The volume of domestic production reached...

A board meeting of energy companies and subordinate institutions under the Ministry of Energy was held today, summarising the results for the nine months of 2025.

According to the Ministry's data, total electricity consumption across the republic for this period amounted to 13.8 billion kWh. The volume of domestic production reached...

Manufacturing industry

03.11.2025

At-Bashy manufactures canned yak, beef, horse meat, stews

Specialists from the Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture Department familiarised themselves with the activity of At-Bashy Et Kombinaty Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the At-Bashy District.

The Ministry of Agriculture reports that this is the only enterprise in the district engaged in meat and meat product processing.

The plant produces a wide...

Specialists from the Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture Department familiarised themselves with the activity of At-Bashy Et Kombinaty Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the At-Bashy District.

The Ministry of Agriculture reports that this is the only enterprise in the district engaged in meat and meat product processing.

The plant produces a wide...

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare News

03.11.2025

Kyrgyzstan strengthens cooperation with World Health Organisation in digital health, Artificial Intelligence

A meeting took place within the framework of the 75th session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for Europe in Copenhagen. It was between the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Erkin Checheibaev, and the WHO European Regional Office Advisor on Digital Health, David Novillo.

The parties confirmed Kyrgyzstan's commitment...

A meeting took place within the framework of the 75th session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for Europe in Copenhagen. It was between the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Erkin Checheibaev, and the WHO European Regional Office Advisor on Digital Health, David Novillo.

The parties confirmed Kyrgyzstan's commitment...

03.11.2025

Group of surgeons from Qatar arrives in Bishkek to perform operations on children with hearing loss

A charitable mission of doctors from the State of Qatar began on 30 October 2025, at the National Centre for Mother and Child Health Protection (NCMCHP).

A group of six highly qualified surgeons will perform cochlear implantation operations on children with hearing loss.

The mission is implemented within the framework of the...

A charitable mission of doctors from the State of Qatar began on 30 October 2025, at the National Centre for Mother and Child Health Protection (NCMCHP).

A group of six highly qualified surgeons will perform cochlear implantation operations on children with hearing loss.

The mission is implemented within the framework of the...

Regional News

03.11.2025

Russia notes record high in corporate foreign currency account balances

The volume of funds in foreign currency accounts of legal entities in Russian banks reached a record high for two and a half years at the end of September 2025, exceeding T3.1 trillion roubles. Moreover, the growth rates of foreign currency balances were the highest since the beginning of 2022. Experts link these results to the policy of exporters, who...

The volume of funds in foreign currency accounts of legal entities in Russian banks reached a record high for two and a half years at the end of September 2025, exceeding T3.1 trillion roubles. Moreover, the growth rates of foreign currency balances were the highest since the beginning of 2022. Experts link these results to the policy of exporters, who...

03.11.2025

Russian emerging companies account for 75% of new jobs

In 2023–2024, Russian fast-growing companies (FGCs) created 75% of the new jobs that appeared in the country, according to the Innovation Management Institute of the Higher School of Business at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (NRU HSE). FGCs are companies showing revenue growth of over 10% per year. According to the SPARK-Interfax review, there were 1,822 such organizations in the...

In 2023–2024, Russian fast-growing companies (FGCs) created 75% of the new jobs that appeared in the country, according to the Innovation Management Institute of the Higher School of Business at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (NRU HSE). FGCs are companies showing revenue growth of over 10% per year. According to the SPARK-Interfax review, there were 1,822 such organizations in the...

03.11.2025

Chinese government confident in achieving 2025 development goals

Li Chao, an official representative of the State Development and Reform Commission (SDRC), stated at a press conference on Friday that China is on track to achieve its socio-economic development goals for 2025, citing the increasing popularity of state support measures.

She noted that the economy withstood pressure and developed steadily during the first three quarters of...

Li Chao, an official representative of the State Development and Reform Commission (SDRC), stated at a press conference on Friday that China is on track to achieve its socio-economic development goals for 2025, citing the increasing popularity of state support measures.

She noted that the economy withstood pressure and developed steadily during the first three quarters of...