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Over 120 private sector representatives take part in forum on partnership with China in Brest
A platform has been organized where representatives of the real sector of the economy can receive step-by-step recommendations for entering the Chinese market...

Belarus to increase supply of machine tools to Kazakhstan
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with Viktor Kirilenko who runs the Kazakh company PromTekhAstana...

Uzbekistan keen to step up cooperation with Belarus in power engineering
It was noted that the Belarusian NPP meets high international safety standards, as repeatedly confirmed by IAEA expert missions. Today, the Belarusian project serves as an example for other newcomer states in the industry, and Belarus is ready to share its experience in nuclear energy with its partners, including Uzbekistan...

Belarusian machinery hub opens in Russia’s Primorye Territory
The center will showcase products from leading Belarusian manufacturers, including Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ), Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ), Gomselmash, Lidagroprommash, and Bobruiskagromash...

Russia’s Ivanovo Oblast among key importers of Belarus’ dairy products via exchange
In January-September 2025, companies from this region purchased nearly 1,500 tonnes of Belarusian dairy products on the exchange, totaling $6.5 million...

BelGee to launch new EV model in November
In 2025, the company approved a production plan for four models. Three of these models are fully electric, while one is a hybrid...

Over 41,000 electric vehicles registered in Belarus
"In 2025 alone, growth is projected to be at 25,000 units. This is a significant figure: about a quarter of the total automobile market in the country and slightly above the global average"...

Details of Belarus-Oman major agricultural project revealed
"We are developing a major agricultural project in Braslav District together with an Omani investor. We have some great ideas and clear goals. At this stage, we are working through the details and assessing what can be achieved"...

Belarus’ grain harvest approches 9.4m tonnes
The regional breakdown is the following: Minsk Oblast - 2.326 million tonnes, Grodno Oblast – 1.821 million tonnes, Brest Oblast – 1.811 million tonnes, Mogilev Oblast – 1.289 million tonnes, Gomel Oblast – 1.121 million tonnes, Vitebsk Oblast – 1.020 million tonnes...

Belarusian dairy producers to ramp up export to Egypt
The parties acknowledged a significant milestone in their trade relationship: a doubling of agricultural trade volume in 2024 over the previous year. This growth was driven by Belarusian exports of dairy products and imports from Egypt, including fruits, vegetables, melons, and coffee extracts...

Belavia inaugurates long-haul flights with new service to Hainan
During the 10.5-hour journey, passengers will enjoy two meals and full access to the onboard entertainment system, including movies, music, books, and games...

BTI international light industry expo kicks off in Minsk
This event places a special emphasis on Belarusian brands that have previously only been accessible online or in trend parks. For the first time, visitors will be able to see these collections firsthand, evaluate them up close and try them on...

Belarus, Kazakhstan gear up for first joint agricultural forum
The parties exchanged views on the situation in the Kazakh market of agricultural producers...

Achievable export growth in Belarus’ manufacturing sector estimated at nearly $5.1bn
An additional increase could amount to 16%, with the overall economic effect reaching $19.73 billion...

Belarus, Oman outline prospects for business cooperation
The parties discussed promising avenues of trade and economic interaction with an emphasis on implementing joint projects in mechanical engineering, setting up a regional Belarusian hub in Oman, implementing a bilateral memorandum between antimonopoly agencies, deeper cooperation and investment projects in woodworking, and interbank cooperation...

Third power unit or a second NPP? Energy minister outlines advantages of both options
"The construction of the first Belarusian nuclear power plant has had a considerable impact our country’s economy. So far, the BelNPP has generated over 51 billion kWh of electricity, replacing about 14 billion cubic meters of natural gas"...

Belarus’ commodity exchange to boost ties with Russia’s Yaroslavl business
To date, 33 trading participants fromYaroslavl Oblast have been accredited on the exchange. In January-September 2025, their trade on our electronic platform exceeded $12.3 million...

Kazakhstan to study Belarus’ expertise in electronic exchange trading
Kazakhstan is keen on studying Belarus’ experience in electronic exchange trading and is also looking to adopt Belarusian tech solutions for building its own digital infrastructure, Acting Director of the Electronic and Exchange Trade Department at Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade and Integration Ansar Orazaliyev said during his visit to the BUCE head office...

Implementing cooperation roadmap seen as primary focus for Belarus, Oman
According to the Belarusian side, trade and economic cooperation with Oman is advancing dynamically. It has gained momentum over the past two years. Bilateral trade reached $8.44 million in 2024, growing 2.2 times over 2023...

Belarus, Oman negotiate $1.4bn timber processing project
During the negotiations, Aleksandr Lukashenko stated that Oman’s investments in the wood processing sector will help utilize Belarus’ natural resources more efficiently...