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15.07.2615:00 
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
BRICS transport ministers adopt final declaration to expand transport cooperation
The declaration establishes a common approach to developing sustainable transport systems, advancing digitalisation and strengthening logistics cooperation among the BRICS countries
BRICS transport ministers adopted a final declaration on expanding cooperation in the transport sector during the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting, held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, under India's chairmanship, according to the Press Information Bureau of the Government of India.
Brazil's agribusiness exports reach record US$87 billion in first half of 2026
Soybeans, beef and poultry drive historic export performance as Brazil strengthens its position in global agricultural trade
Brazil's agribusiness exports reached a record US$87 billion in the first half of 2026, marking the highest value ever recorded for the January–June period.
Chinese scientists set world record with 28.04% efficient tandem solar cell
Breakthrough perovskite-organic technology combines record energy conversion with high stability, advancing clean energy and space applications
Chinese researchers have developed a new perovskite-organic tandem solar cell that has achieved a steady-state power conversion efficiency of 28.04 per cent, setting a new world record for this class of photovoltaic technology.
Minister: India becomes leader among world’s largest economies for growth in intangible investment
Software and databases accounted for almost 45 per cent of the country’s intangible investment
India has become the fastest-growing of the world’s largest economies in terms of intangible investment.
Egypt modernises nature reserves and ports along Red Sea to protect coastal and marine ecosystems
The minister has instructed officials to map coral reefs, install eco-friendly mooring systems and reduce the use of plastic in tourist areas
A package of projects for the sustainable development of the Red Sea has been approved by Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, Manal Awad.
South Africa launches scientific initiative linking space research and agriculture
The project will combine space-based plant studies with practical STEM education through an experiment aboard the International Space Station
South Africa has launched the Rooibos in Space programme, under which rooibos seeds will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) to study plant development in space conditions.
UAE showcases AI-driven labour market model at BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting
Country highlights growth in private sector employment, women's workforce participation and digital innovation under India's 2026 BRICS Chairmanship
The United Arab Emirates has presented its approach to building a flexible, inclusive and technology-driven labour market at the 2026 BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting, held in India as part of the country's BRICS Chairmanship.
Ethiopia expands volunteer health campaign to reach 20 million people
The nationwide initiative aims to broaden access to free medical services during the country's rainy season
Ethiopia has launched an expanded nationwide volunteer health service programme that is expected to provide free medical care to around 20 million people during the rainy season.
Prabowo Subianto: Indonesia becomes first country in world to introduce biodiesel containing 50% palm oil
The Head of State noted that the programme strengthens the country’s energy independence and self-sufficiency
Indonesia has become the first country in the world to introduce B50 diesel fuel, containing 50 per cent palm oil-based biodiesel.
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