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Rogozhnik: Belarus has solved key problem on the Russian market
Characterizing the Belarus-Russia trade and economic cooperation in 2025, Ambassador Aleksandr Rogozhnik stated that exports to Russia grew by 2.3% in January-November, which he described as “an excellent indicator”...

Belarus, Russia shape long-term cooperation plans in aircraft manufacturing
According to him, negotiations were held in the Russian government at the end of 2025, which also discussed issues of cooperation in industrial production...

Chebotar: Belarus has achieved historic GDP high of over $90bn in 2025
Exports are expected to reach a 10-year high of over $50 billion, with services exports hitting a record $11.2 billion for the first time. Meanwhile, household real incomes have grown by 23.4%...

BNBC processes Belarusian wheat for the first time in 2025
BNBC plans to expand production further. The company is set to begin implementing a project to build plants to manufacture an expanded range of amino acids (currently, the company produces three types in four forms), as well as other products...

Lukashenko inspects milking robot developed by TV maker Horizont
The product is not yet ready for mass production, but the process is underway. The company took up this development on its own initiative...

Belarus launches new tool to facilitate international trade
The platform provides a single point of access to the complete chain of export processes, foreign market entry requirements, logistics and financial solutions, state support measures, and analytical resources...

Second shipment of Amkodor machinery arrives in Nicaragua
The shipment arrived at the Port of Corinto and comprises four Amkodor 352 front-end loaders, eight Amkodor 732 backhoe loaders, and 24 Amkodor 211 skid-steer loaders...

Belarus’ vice-premier holds talks with Russia’s Gazprom head
It was noted that reliable supplies of Russian gas make a significant contribution to ensuring the energy security of the country...

Government approves state program “Transport of Belarus” for 2026-2030
Developed to meet the needs of the economy and population for competitive, efficient transport services, the program aims to ensure the effective, sustainable operation and intellectualization of the transport system...

Lukashenko approves changes to tax legislation
The adjustments to the Tax Code for 2026 do not entail radical changes and are driven by the need for a targeted fine-tuning of the system, aimed at enhancing tax fairness...

Belarus boosts agricultural exports to China via commodity exchange
In 2025, enterprises of Belarus’ agro-industrial sector have increased their product deliveries to China through the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange tenfold. For instance, while exchange-based agricultural exports to China amounted to just over $2 million in 2024, this figure has already surpassed $21 million in 2025...

Port of Klaipėda is prepared to resume transit of fertilizers from Belarus
"These are the decisions of major states. The port itself is ready for cargo handling because it is designed not only for transshipment but it also has to compete for it. There is immense competition in the region"...

Brest Oblast trades with 89 countries
"Trade with our primary partner, the People’s Republic of China, expanded by 35% this year, representing an 80% cumulative growth over the past five-year period. Furthermore, deepening relations with Persian Gulf states resulted in a 140% rise in exports,” said Mikhail Batsenko...

Belarus’ gold, forex reserves rise to $14.3bn
“The latest figure I can announce is $14.3 billion,” said the head of the National Bank...

Belorusneft’s oil output hits 2m tonnes, a record in 30 years
The record was registered by the Integrated Operations Center of the Rechitsaneft Oil and Gas Production Department (OGPD), which also coordinates the work of the unique Digital Field intelligent system...

Ambassador: Belarus-Russia trade keeps momentum in 2025
“This year is another record year. I hope we will finish 2025 with more than $60 billion [in Belarusian-Russian trade],” the ambassador said...

Belarusian business seeks to enhance cooperation with Chinese partners
The leadership of the business unions and associations expressed the interest of Belarusian companies in further cooperation with Chinese businesses. Proposals were made to intensify the partnership...

Duty-free import of electric vehicles to Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan to take effect on 22 January
Exemption from customs duties is granted only to citizens permanently residing in the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, and the Kyrgyz Republic...

‘A unique, poultry-based snack’. Exploring Vitebsk delicacy sampled by Lukashenko
The First National Trading House opened in Minsk in December 2023. Aleksandr Lukashenko visited the shopping center then. The president toured the company stores and even sampled some products, including chickenos dry-cured sausages...

Belarus’ entrepreneurs support fund to boost funding for SMEs
The fund’s Director General, Piotr Arushanyants, noted that the results for 2025 are marked by a multiple-fold growth in funding for entrepreneurial initiatives, the introduction of modern resource provision methods, and the adaptation of financial products to meet the needs of the economy and SMEs...