Kyrgyzstan's New Financial Zone Named Asia-Pacific's Top Rising Star
Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT) in Kyrgyzstan has been named the top 'Rising Star' in the Asia-Pacific region and second globally at fDi Intelligence's Global Free Zones of the Year Awards 2026. This marks a first for Central Asia, with its incentives like a 49-year corporate tax exemption being highly praised.
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