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
5G network becomes available throughout Brazil
5G internet speeds range from 1 to 10 Gbps
The autonomous network of the fifth generation – 5G Standalone (SA) – began operating throughout Brazil.
Russia to supply cars for taxi fleet in Cuba
The fleet will be based on vehicles manufactured in the Russian capital
The Moscow Government and the Cuban Ministry of Transport have signed a memorandum of intent concerning the development of taxi services.
India claims to restore 26 million hectares of land by 2030 at the UN Desertification Summit
India’s proactive drought strategy utilises satellite technology for precise drought vulnerability assessments
At the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) held in Riyadh, India committed to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.
South Africa's National Health Department places 8,403 medical graduates for the 2025 cycle
The cohort includes 2,108 medical interns and 6,295 community service personnel
South Africa's National Health Department has completed the placement of 8,403 medical graduates for the 2025 annual cycle, achieving this milestone in record time with minimal challenges.
Central Bank of Egypt to establish fund for supporting national producers
The decision was made during a meeting of the ministerial group on industrial development
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, Minister of Transport and Industry Kamel Al-Wazir, announced the government’s intention to allocate additional financial resources to support production in priority sectors.
Ethiopia receives legal registration certificate of country's archaeological site
Artefacts over a million years old have been discovered at the site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has registered the archaeological and palaeontological site of Melka Konture, located in Ethiopia.
UAE President hosts Saudi Crown Prince during official visit to deepen the strategic partnership
The discussion addressed the strong fraternal ties between the two countries
President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, during his visit to the United Arab Emirates.
Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership is launched at COP16
More than US$12 billion has been pledged for drought resilience
The 16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16) takes place in Riyadh.
China develops new solution to remove microplastics from water
The new eco-friendly material is able to attract and interact with different types of microplastics
China has developed a new reusable and biodegradable porous material that can absorb microplastics from water with up to 99.8 per cent efficiency.
Iran plans to launch the country's first GPU-based data centre
These initiatives are an important step forward in Iran's efforts to modernise its technology and AI capabilities
In a press briefing, Deputy of Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, unveiled key initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology.
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Society18.09.26TV BRICS research projects to bring together international analysts from Global South countries -
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Society18.09.26President Prabowo Subianto pushes green transformation for Indonesia’s capital -
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Society17.09.2691% of Egyptians help elderly relatives to use digital services -
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Society16.09.26Balthasar Staehelin, Personal Envoy of President to China and Head of Regional Delegation for East Asia of International Committee of Red Cross: “We see BRICS as format centred around constructive agenda of jointly addressing global challenges” -
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Society16.09.26President of Vietnam and King of Thailand hold talks in Hanoi -
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Society16.09.26Expert: Indonesia uses BRICS membership to strengthen influence of Global South
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Ashok MondalNID Director"Signing this Memorandum of Understanding between the National Institute of Design (NID) and TV BRICS marks a pivotal milestone in advancing design diplomacy across the BRICS media space. This moment is especially significant as India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, following India’s assumption of the BRICS chairship under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The partnership directly embodies his call to elevate Indian design standards through 'Design in India, Design for the World'. Through the global reach and broadcast capabilities of TV BRICS, we are excited to showcase the extraordinary visual storytelling, films, and design research of NID’s Film and Video Communication students to an international audience, while also welcoming and screening film works from BRICS network countries at NID Ahmedabad. This reciprocal exchange strengthens our shared commitment to educational, cultural, and artistic collaboration, fostering sustainable connections among global creative communities. NID Ahmedabad looks forward to leveraging this partnership to deepen cross-cultural dialogue, build international expert networks, and unlock transformative opportunities for filmmakers, researchers, and faculty across member nations" -
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Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia"We are developing mutual trade, which is growing; it increased by over 12 per cent last year. We have a joint commission working in this sphere. Our focus is on agriculture, shipbuilding, information technology and energy, including nuclear power. We have signed a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia. Jakarta is our reliable and old friend within ASEAN. We are working together at all international platforms, including the UN" -
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Joao Paulo CapobiancoBrazilian Minister of the Environment and Climate Change"The BRICS countries have a very high level of responsibility because they share an important part of the world's biodiversity, landscapes, populations, food production and water resources. So, we have an opportunity to lead by example. We have our development bank, which can demonstrate and develop new ways of financing programmes. We can reduce the risks for private capital to invest in restoration and efforts to combat desertification" -
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Dilma RousseffPresident of the New Development Bank"India’s BRICS Presidency this year gives special significance to our discussion. NDB stands ready to be a trusted partner in turning commitments on sustainability, clean energy, smart and resilient infrastructure into concrete results on the ground. […] For NDB, mobilising private capital is a strategic imperative. Created by the BRICS founding members, NDB is a bank of the Global South, for the Global South, mandated to mobilise resources for infrastructure and sustainable development" -
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Sihasak PhuangketkeowDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand"BRICS can play a very important role in maintaining the free flow of trade and investment. The group can also be a vehicle for all of us to engage and to look at economic opportunities"
