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German investors eye DRS project in Belarus
"The deposit and return system for non-refillable drinks packaging was presented during the meeting. The German side, in turn, presented a system developed by Reverse Logistics Group together with Atos specially for Belarus"...

Belarus to hold talks with pharmaceutical companies at forum in Japan
The program of activities envisages meetings with representatives of the pharmaceutical companies Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Chukan Butsu, Shionogi Pharma and Ohno Pharma, and also a visit to NTT Medical Center Tokyo...

Belarus to partake in Atomexpo forum in Sochi on 14-16 May
This year’s Atomexpo’s theme will be Global Partnership – Joint Success. The three-day business program of the forum will feature over 20 events — a plenary session, panel sessions, roundtable meetings, and presentations...

Belavia, Turkish Airlines to codeshare on Minsk-Istanbul flights
"Thanks to the agreement, the passengers will get more options and opportunities for travel. They will be able to use the most comfortable interlining options and purchase tickets at the most reasonable prices"...

Russian air carrier S7 launches Novosibirsk-Minsk air service on 2 May
The service between Novosibirsk and Minsk will be operated with Airbus A320neo jets designed for 164 passenger seats...

Belgospischeprom mulls sugar supplies to China in 2018
“China produces less sugar than it consumes. The country imports millions of tonnes of sugar. This year we plan to enter the Chinese market with Belarusian sugar,” said Alexander Zabello...

Huawei, Belarusian State Academy of Communications to set up joint training center
Belarus attaches great attention to the training of specialists for the IT industry, which is evident in Belarus’ significant advances in the international arena in this field, Pan Yong said...

International road haulage between Belarus, China under consideration
The sides discussed the development of international transportation by road...

Belarus’ external debt down 1.8% to $16.4bn in Q1 2018
As of 1 April 2018, Belarus’ external debt totaled $16.4 billion, down by $304.7 million or 1.8% from the beginning of the year (taking into account differences in currency exchange rates)...

Air service connects Minsk and Russia’s Rostov-on-Don
“On 27 April the Belarusian national carrier Belavia commenced a scheduled flight from Minsk National Airport to Platov International Airport of Rostov-on-Don thus opening the air service between Minsk and the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don”...

Belarus, Algeria agree on joint production of haulers, lifts
The parties discussed the ways to expand industrial cooperation, set up companies in Algeria to produce the Belarusian freight, passenger, farming, road and construction vehicles...

Belarus president gives three criteria to analyze all milk processing plants
The president gave three criteria to analyze all milk processing plants: the salaries, the cost of raw materials, and their contribution to the budget. Inefficient companies must be closed or upgraded for the deep processing of milk...

New direct air service between Minsk, Russia's Kazan
“Belavia’s inaugural service between Minsk and Kazan took off from Minsk National Airport at 23:50 on 26 April”...

EBRD conducts green audit of Baranovichi Cotton Production Amalgamation
"Blakit has started the work with a green audit, or an audit of resource efficiency and environmental protection, which finished the other day. This was but the first stage"...

Export by Belarusian chipboard company Ivatsevichdrev 40% up in January-March
Diversifying target markets is a priority task for the Belarusian company. At present the company exports 70% of its output...

Over 70 companies take part in Furniture and Interior expo in Minsk
Professionals will get an opportunity to share experience and discuss various themes, from legal aspects to fostering brand loyalty. Visitors will have a chance to get advice from interior professionals...

Belgospishcheprom, EBRD sign MoU on Krinitsa's pre-privatization
For example, support will be provided with the restructuring of OAO Krinitsa to increase its competitiveness and investment attractiveness...

Brest to host economic forum of twin cities, partners in July
"We are doing our best to make the city maximally attractive to business and tourists. The forthcoming forum will make its contribution as well. The program will be divided into social, tourist, economic, and construction blocks"...

Investment agreements worth over Br20m signed at B2B Contact Fair Brest 2018
More than 100 foreign guests from 18 countries are taking part in the 3rd International B2B Contact Fair Brest 2018...

Plans to unveil updated Belarusian electric car by 2018 year-end
Today Belarusian scientists demonstrate a lineup of electric scooters, bikes, and mopeds. “These are Belarusian vehicles. The accumulators are also made in Belarus,” Vladimir Gusakov underlined...