Belarus plans to actively use the UnionPay payment system, BelTA reported. We remind you that two new smartphone payment apps were launched in Belarus.
The journal of the Belarusian State University "Physics" is included in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure database, the press service of the university reported. Recently, a BSU new building was opened, where mainly foreign students study.
Belarus' trade balance with China increased by $700 million
Over the seven months of 2022, Belarus' exports to China increased by 97%. The trade turnover also increased, which is noticeable by the growth of the balance by $700 million, BelTA reports.
Belarus set new limits on cost and weight of parcels
Beginning October 1, 2022, the limits for duty-free importation of goods from abroad through land checkpoints, as well as for international parcels, are reduced, "Sobiray Rukzak" reported.
By 2025, teachers' salaries will be 106% of the average salary
Teachers' salaries in Belarus for the first half of 2022 amounted to 89% of the national average. The Minister of Education said that by 2025 salaries will rise to 106% of the average, Minsk-News reported.
There are high risks of fires in Gomel and Minsk forests
Belarus declared a red danger level for September 6 due to the extreme fire danger in the forests of the Gomel and Minsk regions, BelTA reported. We remind you that on the map of the Ministry of Forestry you can follow the forests closed to the public.
Belarusian investors are the leaders among holders of Russian assets
Belarusian investors are leading among other foreign holders of assets on the Russian market, Minsk-News reported. Also, in the first half of 2022, foreign direct investment in the economy of Belarus increased by 1.5 times.
Belarusian students won seven medals at Olympiad in Earth Sciences
Belarusian school students under the guidance of teachers BSU won a gold, two silver and four bronze medals at the XV International Olympiad in Earth Sciences (IESO 2022), the website of the Belarusian State University reported.
Belarus and Uzbekistan will increase supplies of raw materials
Belarus and Uzbekistan discussed increasing mutual supplies and removing trade barriers, BelTA reported. Last week Belarus also held talks on cooperation with Palestine and Brazil.