We tell you about what happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries
Brazil's coffee export is on the rise
Total coffee exports from Brazil rose 46.3 per cent from January to July
Exports of green coffee from Brazil totalled 3.39 million 60-kilogramme bags in July, an increase of 25.7 per cent compared with the same month last year.
The Chinese National Symphony Orchestra enters new chapter under the leadership of conductor Shui Lan
China makes a strategic move to strengthen the orchestra's artistic direction
The Chinese National Symphony Orchestra is preparing for the new 2024–25 season, which will be marked by the appointment of conductor Shui Lan as new artistic director.
Russian presidential adviser and Indian ambassador to Moscow discuss bilateral relations and BRICS partnership
The head of the Indian diplomatic mission spoke about the country's immediate plans for the development of bilateral relations
Russian Presidential Advisor Anton Kobyakov met with Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar.
Chairperson of South African International eCommerce: entry into BRICS provides South Africa opportunity to access new emerging markets
Expert underlines that BRICS trade agreements offer reduced or zero tariffs on various goods among member countries
The entry into BRICS was a landmark for South Africa, strengthening political, social and economic global position stated Dudley Filippa, the chairperson of South African International eCommerce (SAIEA).
Egypt creates Environmental and Climate Policy Committee
This initiative promotes Egypt's green transition
Egypt is actively developing its green transition by creating a new Environmental and Climate Policy Committee.
Ethiopia attracts Iranian investors to develop industrial parks
Ethiopia's development results, especially in the energy sector, have created favourable conditions for investment
Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) CEO, Fisseha Yitagesu, held the meeting with Iran's ambassador to Ethiopia, Ali Akbar.
Chairman of the Arab Youth Centre highlights investment in youth as key to UAE's future
International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August
On the occasion of International Youth Day, Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Arab Youth Centre, highlighted the crucial role of youth in the development and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Saudi Arabia performs first-of-its-kind fully robotic tumour resection
Robotic surgery opens new horizons for cancer treatment
Saudi Arabia's King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has performed a revolutionary robot-assisted surgery to remove a pancreatic tumour.
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Society17.08.26Scientists rediscover rare plants thought extinct in Brazil for more than 30 years -
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Society17.08.26TV BRICS to present new television project on tackling land degradation at UN international conference in Mongolia -
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Society16.08.26BRICS News Digest for the previous week -
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Society16.08.26Chinese scientists uncover ancient reptile built for life in water -
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Society13.08.26Moscow to host India Day festival -
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Society12.08.26Argentina’s provinces strengthen their presence in BRICS media landscape
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Sergey LavrovRussian Foreign Minister"A Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers has been adopted. It provides a clear and principled assessment of the situation on the international stage and outlines the tasks that will be addressed in accordance with previous decisions by heads of state and governments. No one doubts that additional documents on sectoral areas of cooperation will be developed ahead of the SCO summit in Bishkek. Energy, artificial intelligence, healthcare and a number of other areas were also mentioned" -
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Nitin GadkariIndia's Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways"Our resolution has just been passed. It is very important as far as the BRICS countries are concerned, which cover 40 per cent of the world's population. We are committed to the futuristic development of the transport sector, to create cooperation, coordination and communication between the stakeholders. This resolution indicates a lot of new technology and innovation in the transport sector. It covers the road sector, railways, aviation and water transport" -
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Anutin CharnvirakulPrime Minister of Thailand"Russia has been a trusted friend of Thailand for over a century. […] Next year, we will mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. We will commemorate this important milestone with high-level exchanges, thereby reaffirming our shared commitment to an even stronger partnership for the benefit of our peoples"
