In recent years, Kyrgyzstan has become a major hub for aesthetic medicine enthusiasts. Local plastic surgeons, particularly in the field of blepharoplasty, have gained international recognition. Patients from Russia, Kazakhstan, Europe and even South Korea — a global leader in aesthetic surgery — travel to Bishkek to entrust their appearance to Kyrgyz specialists.
The automotive market in Kyrgyzstan underwent significant changes in 2024. While Mercedes, Audi, and BMW used to dominate, trends have now shifted in a different direction. "Akchabar" set out to determine which cars are currently in the highest demand in Kyrgyzstan and analyzed the prices of new and used vehicles from popular brands. Data from Leasing Express helped us in this analysis.
There is a concerning trend in Kyrgyzstan: cars are being "made younger" before they are sold by artificially reducing their mileage. This manipulation of the odometer distorts the real condition of the vehicle, misleading buyers.
Over the past five years, Kyrgyzstan's stock market has been actively developing, and investing in shares has become one of the tools for generating additional income. However, many beginners face the question: where to start? Ulan Korchubekov, Director of BNC FINANCE brokerage company, shared the key steps that will help you get oriented and invest with minimal risks.
The net profit of banks in Kyrgyzstan is growing. Over the first eleven months of this year, they earned nearly 30 billion KGS — 29 billion 54 million 856 thousand KGS. This is 6 billion KGS more than the same period last year, reflecting a 26% increase.
In 2024, Kyrgyzstan has implemented a number of large and landmark projects that have attracted attention both domestically and internationally. “Akchabar” has compiled the most discussed and unusual initiatives that have an impact on the economy, infrastructure and social sphere. These projects are an important step in the development of the country.
Manas International Airport, now Airports of Kyrgyzstan, has informed Akchabar that it has terminated its cooperation with Avia Solutions LTD, a company that previously assisted in the development of Kyrgyzstan's aviation industry. This decision, made in early 2024, was caused by the end of financing of joint projects by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Thus, the airport was unable to
In 2024, new destinations have been added to the air map of Kyrgyzstan. This is an important step towards making travel more convenient and the country more accessible for both tourists and locals. “Akchabar” has collected a list of air destinations that were opened in the past year.
