Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product could exceed 2 trillion soms by the end of 2026. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev said in an interview with Kabar news agency.
Turkmenistan’s economy grew by 6.3% in the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to Turkmen state media. Among Central Asian countries that had published first-half figures, Turkmenistan’s reported growth rate was higher than Kazakhstan’s but lower than those of
When political leaders or national statistical agencies report an increase foreign-owned companies in Central Asia, the media often draw the wrong conclusion. A rise in the number of foreign-owned businesses is frequently interpreted as evidence of growing investment from the countries where their o
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in the opening ceremony of the Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT) Tamchy in Issyk-Kul region. The presidential press service reported.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev spoke at an international conference in St. Petersburg on strengthening cultural ties and developing creative and cultural industries.
The 10th meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Debureaucratization of the Public Administration System was held at the Presidential Administration, chaired by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The results of the ongoing work were reviewed and new initiatives were discussed.
In 2025, the Tulpar Motors assembly plant produced over 2,000 Chevrolet vehicles. Including other brands, the total production volume was approximately 3,000 units, or an average of 250 vehicles per month. The company reported to 24.kg news agency.
First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, chaired the 17th meeting of the commission on combating the financing of criminal activities and the legalization of criminal proceeds. The meeting was attended by the heads of more than 20 ministries and agencies.
The first business center of the Tamchy Special Financial and Investment Territory (SFIT) is opening on the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake. The Ministry of Economy announced.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for consideration a draft resolution introducing amendments to the regulations governing the High Technology Park (HTP). The document provides for strengthened oversight of resident companies and the introduction of new monitoring mechanisms.
The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to keep the discount rate at 12 percent. This decision comes into effect on May 26, 2026, the press service of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
A planned Tajik-Iranian waste recycling plant in Tajikistan’s northern Sughd Region has been put on hold after Iranian investors were unable to travel to the country amid the conflict U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The facility was to be built in the Sughd Free Economic Zone in Khujand and had been pro
Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a package of support measures for the jewelry industry, implementing a directive from President Sadyr Japarov aimed at improving producers’ access to raw materials. Earlier, Japarov instructed the government to ensure that jewelers could obtain raw mate
Центробанк Узбекистана обновил правила валютных операций. Физлица, независимо от гражданства, могут свободно переводить средства друг другу для личных целей. Инвесторам разрешили упрощённый вывод дивидендов и средств от ценных бумаг. Банкам запретили повторно выдавать повреждённые банкноты.
At Kazakhstan Finance Day in New York, officials and executives used the panel “Investment Opportunities in Kazakhstan” to present the country as entering a new phase of market development, citing macroeconomic stability, capital-market reform, potential initial and secondary public offerings, and i
The government of Turkmenistan has begun developing its first National Program on Child Protection and Child-Friendly Justice, with technical support from UNICEF, according to a report published on April 15. Officials described the initiative as a major step toward strengthening systems that safegua
