Belarus Energy Policy: Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn signed a resolution to simplify energy-efficiency procedures, cutting approvals and revising rules for fuel and energy standards and energy audits, with a lighter regulatory regime for industry leaders. Defense & Industry: Peleng JSC is building a new Minsk facility for “Optical Systems,” combining production, labs and tech services; construction is underway with the framework expected to finish by end-2026. Energy Diplomacy: Energy Minister Denis Moroz said Belarus and China are deepening cooperation, citing Chinese turbine work at Minsk CHPP-5 and flagging the Mozyr power storage project. Rail & Logistics: Belarusian Railway plans to buy 100 railcars from the Asipovichy plant, while separate reporting highlights Belarus-Iraq talks focused on logistics and pharmaceutical supplies. Trade Links: Belarus is set to benefit from the Indonesia–EAEU free trade deal, which aims to open access to Indonesia’s large consumer market for EAEU producers. Legal/Regional Courts: India’s Supreme Court will host BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum (Sept 4–6), with Belarus among the judicial leaders scheduled for bilateral meetings. Security Risk (EU): Lithuania detained a Belarusian and a Lithuanian resident over €1.4m counterfeit cigarette shipment, with possible links to an illegal factory in Latvia.