U Htein Lin Myanmar Union Minister for Information: Media Cooperation Can Strengthen Ties Between BRICS and Global South

Myanmar sees information exchange, digital technologies and media partnerships as tools for enhancing mutual understanding and economic development

Cooperation in media, information exchange and digital technologies can play a key role in strengthening economic and humanitarian ties between BRICS countries and the Global South, according to U Htein Lin Myanmar Union Minister for Information.

He shared this view in an exclusive interview at the TV BRICS studio in the Roscongress International Cooperation Area at the St. PetersburgREAD MORE

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — China’s foreign trade maintained steady growth momentum in May, underscoring the resilience of the wider economy and its deepening integration with global markets.

The total value of goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9 percent year on year to reach 4.45 trillion yuan (about 653 billion U.S. dollars) last month, remaining above 4 trillion yuan for three consecutive months, data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed Tuesday.

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Africa’s largest healthcare exhibition and conference will focus on health sustainability, digital transformation and strengthening healthcare systems across the continent

From 15 to 18 June 2026, Cairo will host the fifth edition of Africa Health ExCon, the largest pan-African exhibition and conference dedicated to healthcare, medical technologies, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. The event will take place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) under the patronage of the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

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Growing trade, special economic zones and new transport links are creating fresh opportunities for bilateral cooperation

Tanzania is seeking to strengthen its position as a gateway for Russian businesses to East and Southern Africa by expanding investment opportunities through special economic zones and improving the business environment, according to Gilead Teri, Director General of the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority.

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BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — China’s consumer prices remained broadly stable in May as producer prices rose further, pointing to a steady consumer market and improving demand in some industrial sectors as the country’s economy sustained its recovery under supportive macro policies.

The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 1.2 percent year on year in May, unchanged from April, official data showed Wednesday. The producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods atREAD MORE

The number of people injured in the mass shooting that devastated the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, has risen to 15, while the death toll remains at 12 as police intensify investigations into one of Gauteng’s deadliest attacks in recent years.

Gauteng police confirmed on Thursday that the number of injured victims had increased from the initial figure of 10 reported following the attack.

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Indian journalist Geeta Mohan moderated the SPIEF 2026 plenary session

Since the establishment of BRICS, the member states have significantly increased their high-tech exports, which now account for more than one-third of global supplies, reflecting a shift in technological leadership worldwide. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the plenary session of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

The Russian leader also drew the attention of participants at the plenary session, which thisREAD MORE

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) has joined growing calls for accountability following the death of 29-year-old Cartrack employee Gcina Dhladhla at the company’s Rosebank offices in Johannesburg, describing the incident as a tragedy that raises serious questions about the treatment of workers in South Africa.

The PAC expressed “deep sadness” over Dhladhla’s death and called for a full investigation by the Department of Employment and Labour. The party said it was concerned by allegations that theREAD MORE

The completion of the Super Carbon One demonstration marks a milestone in advanced waste heat recovery technology and energy system innovation

The second 15-megawatt unit of the Super Carbon One global demonstration project was successfully connected to the grid in Liupanshui, Guizhou Province, marking the full completion of the world’s first 2×15MW supercritical carbon dioxide waste heat power generation system, as reported by Science and Technology Daily, a partnerREAD MORE

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena says the team will put up a great fight against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup opening match on Thursday (9 PM).

Mexico is ranked 14th in the world, while South Africa is placed 60th. Despite the huge gap, Mokoena is confident Bafana Bafana can stand their ground and represent the nation well.

“Of course the expectations are very high, it’s going to be an amazing game with an amazing atmosphere.