BRICS News Digest for the previous week
We will tell you what has happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries
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BRICS countries' experience can help shape sustainable development agenda beyond 2030
Diplomat Kirill Logvinov speaks about implementation of UN goals and Russia's cooperation with its BRICS partners
Russia and the BRICS countries can shape a unifying sustainable development agenda for the period beyond 2030.
Russian scientists make discovery in next-generation flexible electronics
The discovery could help improve biocompatible electronic devices
A group of Russian scientists, including researchers from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (IKBFU), a TV BRICS partner, has demonstrated that the electrical response of a flexible magnetoelectric material can be significantly enhanced and stabilised by predefining the arrangement of magnetic microparticles within a polymer layer.
UAE airlines expand flight options between Dubai, India and Uzbekistan
Partnerships will expand the route network and simplify connections
UAE airlines have signed new cooperation agreements that will expand flight options between Dubai, India, and Uzbekistan, as well as travel to other Asian countries.
First hydrogen-powered bicycles to appear on Shanghai streets
The project is of importance for China’s hydrogen industry and the application of humanoid robots
Ten two-wheeled hydrogen-powered vehicles, which are almost indistinguishable in appearance from conventional electric bicycles, are set to begin operation at the Science and Technology Park of the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology.
Minister: Every million tourists creates around 220,000 jobs in Egypt
The authorities believe the sector continues to grow against a backdrop of rising tourist numbers
Every million foreign tourists visiting Egypt helps to create around 220,000 jobs.
Indonesia to train representatives from six African countries in trade and investment development
The programme aims to strengthen economic ties and expand opportunities for trade and investment
Indonesia is hosting a ten-day training programme on trade policy in Jakarta for representatives from six African countries.
India needs investment in AI, semiconductors and quantum computing – minister
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlines key areas for infrastructure development
India needs to attract and make substantial investments in infrastructure related to artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and quantum computing.
Leo Tolstoy’s novella becomes bestseller in Brazil
It was recommended by a football player
Leo Tolstoy’s novella "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" has become a bestseller in Brazil.
Ethiopia expands AI development and applied research
The country is also creating the right conditions for the development of start-ups and the implementation of its own digital solutions
Ethiopia is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and developing applied science.
African universities strengthen positions in global university ranking
The number of African institutions on the list rose from 55 to 69 in one year
Universities in sub-Saharan Africa have expanded their presence in the global university ranking, with 69 institutions from 16 countries included.
Iran explores child tourism as new growth area for travel sector
Museums, heritage sites, educational tours and nature destinations could form a new segment designed around children's learning, safety and participation
Iran has the potential to develop child tourism as a specialised segment of its travel industry, creating new tourism products and generating additional demand for accommodation, transport, attractions and other services.
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Society03.10.26Iran increases population of Persian yellow deer from 5 to 19 individuals -
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Society24.09.26Brazil creates national biobank network -
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Society22.09.26Kazakhstani citizens plant more than 38,000 trees and shrubs during environmental campaign -
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Society21.09.26Iran ranks among global leaders in vaccination and infertility treatment -
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Society21.09.26Admasu Damtew, Ethiopia’s Media Manager: "Future of journalism lies in partnerships that transcend national borders"
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Evgeny SolntsevGovernor of Orenburg Region (Russia)"We see growth year after year. Last year, the figure increased by 11.6 per cent. The total share of our products on the sales market is around 24.7 per cent. BRICS countries account for a quarter of all our products. Good-neighbourly relations with Kazakhstan are very important for us. Then come China and India. We primarily focus on these countries because they are our closest neighbours" -
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Elias MonageChairman of the South African side of the Russia-South Africa Business Council"If we are then to do a huge project, for example, on rail infrastructure, we can then bring the rest of the continent to participate in the rail development and infrastructure for the continent together with the partners within the BRICS countries. Whether we then bring, for example, Russia rail, we then bring India, we then bring China" -
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Maksim ReshetnikovRussian Minister of Economic Development"Plan 2030 has created a strong foundation for the qualitative expansion of trade and economic ties. There are all grounds to believe that by the end of the decade, Russia–China trade will reach US$300 billion"
