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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...

Lukashenko signs laws meant to advance trade, economic relations with other countries
The head of state signed the law on ratifying the agreement on economic partnership between the Eurasian Economic Union and the United Arab Emirates. The president also signed a law, which provides for ratifying an interim trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Mongolia...

Investment potential of China-Belarus Great Stone park presented in Xi’an
As part of efforts to attract new resident companies, the park’s delegation also held talks with several major companies and organizations...

Belarus, Tajikistan outline areas of cooperation in construction
Following the talks, an agreement on cooperation was signed between the Committee on Architecture and Construction under the Government of Tajikistan and the Belarusian Research Institute Stroyekonomika. An agreement was also reached regarding a visit to Tajikistan by a delegation from the Belarusian Architecture and Construction Ministry to discuss specific projects...

Third unit of Belarusian nuclear power plant expected to enhance Belarus’ energy self-sufficiency
“Our parliamentary group, including members of the Council and representatives of Grodno Oblast, has come to the plant to personally congratulate the staff of this leading enterprise of the energy industry on their professional holiday,” Igor Sergeyenko emphasized...

Total power generation at BelNPP reaches 55bn kWh
The ministry also stressed the positive environmental impact. Thanks to the BelNPP’s operation, greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by more than 27 million tonnes...

EDB: Belarus’ economy maintains growth due to consumer and investment activity
In 2026, as government projects are implemented and the economy of Belarus’ main strategic partner, Russia, accelerates, EDB analysts forecast Belarus’ GDP growth of 1.8%...

EAEU industrial potential underused, says Lukashenko
Addressing the themes of industrial growth and technological development, Aleksandr Lukashenko asserted that efforts in the new five-year cycle must concentrate on establishing a common cooperative space and accelerating technological progress...

Belarusian MTZ, Gomselmash to establish manufacturing cooperation in Harbin, Jiamusi
During the visit agreements were reached on stepping up practical cooperation in manufacturing within the framework of the Years of Industrial Cooperation of Belarus and China, which will take place in 2026-2027...