Imports of goods and services in Belarus continued to exceed the volume of exports in January-August. The difference is already 23.5 million US dollars, Sputnik reported.
In September this year, 5 times more new cars were sold than in September 2022. As before, the Geely car remains the leader of sales, which are produced in Belarus jointly with Chinese partners, Sputnik reported.
Belarus and Mexico plan joint projects in economy and education
A meeting of the Belarusian delegation with the leaders of the Mexican Labor Party took place in Mexico City, BelTA reported. The leader of the Labor Party, Alberto Anaya, expressed the need to build relations in all areas of socio-economic development.
Construction of Chinese swimming pool and stadium in Minsk to be finished in 2024
Chinese companies are building a National football stadium and an International standard swimming pool in Minsk. The President signed decrees according to which the swimming pool and stadium should be built by December 31, 2024, Sputnik reported.
World Bank significantly raised the forecast for Belarus' GDP
GDP growth in Belarus may reach 3% by the end of this year, according to the World Bank's autumn forecast. Earlier, the bank's experts believed that GDP would increase by 0.6% over the year, Sputnik reported.
Mandatory chipping of cats and dogs is planned in Belarus
Belarus plans to introduce mandatory chipping of cats and dogs. According to the new law, cats or dogs will need to be chipped 2 weeks after getting a pet, Minsk-News reported.
In Minsk's OKNO bistro, you can buy a 6-liter cup of coffee
In the Minsk's bistro OK|NO, a 6-liter cup of cappuccino is prepared, and a macaroon the size of a plate is served with it. The cost of the set is 55 byn, Kaktutzhit reported.