Belarus Economy Watch: Belarus GDP rose 1.5% in Jan–Jun (constant prices), with agriculture output up 4.7% and livestock/milk production also increasing, while industrial output is reported down 0.7% in the first half. Industrial Policy & Infrastructure: Minsk is tackling flooding risk by identifying 26 hotspots and starting stormwater upgrades at seven sites, while the M-10 highway reconstruction moves into its second phase; the State Control Committee flags cost overruns and unnecessary on-site concrete work. Trade & Exports: Belarusian firms (about 30) met to plan expansion into Turkmenistan, focusing on machinery, food processing, animal feed, glass and logistics, plus customs and payment rules. Agriculture Labor: Lithuania’s Employment Service says foreigners are increasingly filling agriculture vacancies, with Belarus among key source countries. Sanctions & Defense Supply Chains: Ukraine-linked reporting says Russia keeps missile production running by mixing foreign electronics with Belarusian components (notably Integral and the Transistor plant), underscoring ongoing supply-chain pressure. AI Governance: Belarus is among 29 founding members of the Shanghai-based World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO), joining Russia and China in a new AI governance framework. Energy & Fertilizers: Global fertilizer trade is pressured by the Iran war’s impact on nitrogen flows via Hormuz, with potash and phosphate prices also rising—an issue that matters for Belarus’ farm inputs and planning.