The supply of clean drinking water is not just a matter of convenience, but a key element of national security. This was stated by expert Kubat Rakhimov in a video interview with Akchabar, emphasizing that for a growing metropolis such as Bishkek, water supply requires a systematic approach.
On July 27, the National Bank decided to raise the discount rate by 0.25 percentage points, from 9% to 9.25%. Although the change seems small, it may affect people's daily lives.
Let's figure out what this means and what to prepare for.
In Kyrgyzstan, healthcare operates on a fire-fighting principle — doctors treat illnesses but rarely focus on prevention. Until a person reaches a severe condition, the chances of being offered a comprehensive examination are minimal. This is not just a systemic oversight but a fundamental problem that leads to an increase in chronic diseases and a decline in quality of life.
The state enterprise “Dan,” which had been idle for nearly three decades, is now confidently re-entering the market and becoming a key element of Kyrgyzstan’s food security. Located in Kara-Balta, the plant operated for many years solely as a warehouse for storing food-grade wheat belonging to the State Material Reserve.
Over the past few years, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have unexpectedly become each other’s top tourist markets. Open borders, shared cultural heritage, and the absence of a language barrier have made cross-border tourism not only convenient but also trendy.
Neither Bishkek nor Osh. In 2024, the Issyk-Kul region saw the most commercial real estate transactions. Businesses there were actively purchasing cafes, shops, and especially land plots for commercial construction. While these properties are directly linked to tourism, the scale of demand points to a deeper trend: the region's transformation from a seasonal resort into a year-round investment hub
Over the past five years, foreign exchange operations have become one of the main sources of income for banks in Kyrgyzstan. In 2019, they accounted for only about 4% of the total income of the banking system, but by 2024, this figure had risen to 12.07%, or 33.3 billion KGS. Income from foreign currency operations has increased more than 19 times.
Kyrgyzstan is confidently stepping into a digital future: smartphones are replacing cash, and QR codes are replacing change. Behind the rapid growth of cashless transactions is a well-thought-out strategy by the National Bank aimed at ensuring transparency and accessibility of the financial system.
