Issue 1862 - 09.07.2025
09.07.2025

State Tax Service reminds about mandatory labelling of water

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan announces that, starting July 15, 2025, mandatory labelling of packaged water, both mineral and carbonated, with accounting and control marks will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan. The changes have been approved by a resolution of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers and apply to products classified under commodity code 2201 of the Harmonized System of the Customs Union.

From February 1, 2026, the sale and circulation of unlabelled packaged water will be prohibited in the country.

The State Tax Service emphasises that labelling is an effective tool in the fight against shadow turnover and allows for transparent accounting of production and import volumes.

The following penalties have been established for violations:

·       for the sale of up to 200 units of unlabelled products a fine of 80,000 KGS

·       for the sale of more than 200 units imprisonment for up to 5 years.

The tax service urges entrepreneurs to prepare for the new requirements in a timely manner and to prevent the circulation of unlabelled products.

Reported by Akchabar (Kyrgyzstan).

Kyrgyzstan General

09.07.2025

Social budget increases by 91%, unemployment falls to 1.7%: Ministry of Labour sums up results for 5 months

Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration Ravshanbek Sabirov announced the key results of the ministry's activities for January-May 2025. During the reporting period, the budget of social support agencies almost doubled, from 10.8 billion to 20.7 billion KGS, which indicates the growing priority of social policy in the country.

The...

Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration Ravshanbek Sabirov announced the key results of the ministry's activities for January-May 2025. During the reporting period, the budget of social support agencies almost doubled, from 10.8 billion to 20.7 billion KGS, which indicates the growing priority of social policy in the country.

The...

09.07.2025

Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek becomes pedestrian-only in evening

The section of Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, from the Southern Highway to the Yntymak Ordo residence, will become partially pedestrian after the reconstruction is completed. All types of traffic will be prohibited from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Local residents have already reported that the appropriate road signs have been installed.

The...

The section of Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, from the Southern Highway to the Yntymak Ordo residence, will become partially pedestrian after the reconstruction is completed. All types of traffic will be prohibited from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Local residents have already reported that the appropriate road signs have been installed.

The...

Finance and Investment

09.07.2025

Kyrgyzaltyn's capitalisation grows by more than 3 billion KGS

On the eve of July 7, a large deal on offering common shares of Kyrgyzaltyn for KGS 3.28 bln was made on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. The deal was made on the primary market, which may indicate that the company is increasing its authorised capital.

According to KASE data, 32 mln...

On the eve of July 7, a large deal on offering common shares of Kyrgyzaltyn for KGS 3.28 bln was made on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. The deal was made on the primary market, which may indicate that the company is increasing its authorised capital.

According to KASE data, 32 mln...

09.07.2025

US dollar exchange rate remains stable at end of interbank trading in Kyrgyzstan

According to the National Bank, on 7 July 2025, the total volume of transactions on the interbank currency market of Kyrgyzstan amounted to $4.95 million.

Of this amount, $3 million was settled on the day of the transaction, and another $1.95 million was settled on a different date.

The weighted average exchange...

According to the National Bank, on 7 July 2025, the total volume of transactions on the interbank currency market of Kyrgyzstan amounted to $4.95 million.

Of this amount, $3 million was settled on the day of the transaction, and another $1.95 million was settled on a different date.

The weighted average exchange...

09.07.2025

IFC invests $10 million in Toyboss Group of Companies

In order to develop local food production, create jobs, and strengthen the agricultural sector in Kyrgyzstan, IFC today signed an agreement to provide up to $10 million in investments to Adal Azyk and its subsidiaries (the Toyboss brand), the country's largest producer of sausages and poultry meat.

The IFC financing will...

In order to develop local food production, create jobs, and strengthen the agricultural sector in Kyrgyzstan, IFC today signed an agreement to provide up to $10 million in investments to Adal Azyk and its subsidiaries (the Toyboss brand), the country's largest producer of sausages and poultry meat.

The IFC financing will...

Metals and Minerals

09.07.2025

Kyrgyzstan sets prices for coal for Bishkek Thermal Power Plant and other enterprises

The Antimonopoly Regulation Service has determined the prices of coal supplied to the Bishkek CHPP and heat supply enterprises by coal mining companies in Kyrgyzstan.

According to the agency, the prices range from 1,800 to 2,460 som per tonne.

Wholesale prices for regional consumers have also been set. They are determined at...

The Antimonopoly Regulation Service has determined the prices of coal supplied to the Bishkek CHPP and heat supply enterprises by coal mining companies in Kyrgyzstan.

According to the agency, the prices range from 1,800 to 2,460 som per tonne.

Wholesale prices for regional consumers have also been set. They are determined at...

Energy Industry

09.07.2025

Preparations underway for construction of Papanskaya HPP

The Ministry of Energy is implementing a number of projects aimed at eliminating the electricity deficit, including the construction of the Papanskaya HPP in the Osh region.

To date, construction of a temporary access road to the hydropower plant construction site has been completed, some special construction equipment has been delivered,...

The Ministry of Energy is implementing a number of projects aimed at eliminating the electricity deficit, including the construction of the Papanskaya HPP in the Osh region.

To date, construction of a temporary access road to the hydropower plant construction site has been completed, some special construction equipment has been delivered,...

Agriculture

09.07.2025

Issyk-Kul Agricultural Fair 2025 takes place in Cholpon-Ata

From July 5 to August 25, 2025, the Issyk-Kul 2025 National Agricultural Fair will be held at the Cholpon-Ata Hippodrome. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.

According to him, the fair is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and features farm products,...

From July 5 to August 25, 2025, the Issyk-Kul 2025 National Agricultural Fair will be held at the Cholpon-Ata Hippodrome. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.

According to him, the fair is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and features farm products,...

09.07.2025

186 breeding farms officially recognized in Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has approved a list of breeding farms and ranches. According to Order No. 05/2-17/109 of May 15, 2025, 186 livestock entities have been granted official status as breeding farms and received the corresponding certificates.

The largest number of farms are...

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has approved a list of breeding farms and ranches. According to Order No. 05/2-17/109 of May 15, 2025, 186 livestock entities have been granted official status as breeding farms and received the corresponding certificates.

The largest number of farms are...

Oil and Gas Sector

09.07.2025

Russia restricts gasoline exports

In July, Russian oil refineries (ORFs) that exported fuel to Kyrgyzstan did not confirm the requests of gas station owners to supply them with gasoline. This was reported by the Alliance of Entrepreneurs. The reasons for this were restrictions imposed by the Russian Ministry of Energy on exports.

These restrictions are...

In July, Russian oil refineries (ORFs) that exported fuel to Kyrgyzstan did not confirm the requests of gas station owners to supply them with gasoline. This was reported by the Alliance of Entrepreneurs. The reasons for this were restrictions imposed by the Russian Ministry of Energy on exports.

These restrictions are...

Communications and Transportation

09.07.2025

Work resumes at Todzhavron-Karamyck checkpoint on Kyrgyz-Tajik border

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Zhaparov, and the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, on July 8, took part in a ceremony to resume the operation of the Tadzhavaron (Lakhsh River) Karamyk (Chon-Alai River, Osh Region) on the state border between the two countries via video link.

The event is being held...

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Zhaparov, and the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, on July 8, took part in a ceremony to resume the operation of the Tadzhavaron (Lakhsh River) Karamyk (Chon-Alai River, Osh Region) on the state border between the two countries via video link.

The event is being held...

Regional News

09.07.2025

Expenses rise in villages in Russia

In the two years from May 2023 to May 2025, rural populations in Russia increased their spending faster than urban residents. As the Sberindex study showed, this does not equalize the standard of living the gap in urban and rural spending remains significant. The central districts of St. Petersburg and...

In the two years from May 2023 to May 2025, rural populations in Russia increased their spending faster than urban residents. As the Sberindex study showed, this does not equalize the standard of living the gap in urban and rural spending remains significant. The central districts of St. Petersburg and...

09.07.2025

Russian stock markets look for direction

On Tuesday, July 8, global stock markets saw mixed dynamics as investors focused on new U.S. trade initiatives, confirmation of tariff risks, and corporate reporting. The focus is on the actions of the Donald Trump administration, which began sending out official notifications on the introduction of 25% duties on imports...

On Tuesday, July 8, global stock markets saw mixed dynamics as investors focused on new U.S. trade initiatives, confirmation of tariff risks, and corporate reporting. The focus is on the actions of the Donald Trump administration, which began sending out official notifications on the introduction of 25% duties on imports...

09.07.2025

Moscow Stock Exchange index returns below 2,800 points

The Moscow Stock Exchange index returned below the level of 2,800 points, having lost 9.5% over the week. Investor sentiment is being weighed down by the persistence of geopolitical tensions and the expectation of new sanctions, while quotes are being regularly closed by major issuers on the eve of dividend...

The Moscow Stock Exchange index returned below the level of 2,800 points, having lost 9.5% over the week. Investor sentiment is being weighed down by the persistence of geopolitical tensions and the expectation of new sanctions, while quotes are being regularly closed by major issuers on the eve of dividend...

09.07.2025

Record salaries in Russia logged in Sakhalin, Chukotka and Moscow

RIA Novosti analysts have found out who and why receives the highest white salaries in major Russian cities today. In some regions, officials receive the maximum salary, in others builders, and in others financiers or mineral developers. The difference between the maximum urban earnings in Russia is almost nine times....

RIA Novosti analysts have found out who and why receives the highest white salaries in major Russian cities today. In some regions, officials receive the maximum salary, in others builders, and in others financiers or mineral developers. The difference between the maximum urban earnings in Russia is almost nine times....