The country’s authorities are counting on expanding manufacturing cooperation with Indian businesses Egypt is keen to attract long-term investment from India into its industrial sector, which will help to develop manufacturing, boost exports and create jobs. This was stated by Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh. He spoke at a meeting with representatives of Indian business during a visit to India to attend the 16th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur, reports Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV…

The initiative will connect information on water resources, farmers and cropping patterns to support more efficient water management Iran is preparing to connect agricultural production and cropping pattern systems with water resource databases to improve water use and determine consumption volumes for individual farmers, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This was reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The first stage will involve linking the system of the Ministry of Energy, which contains data on water resources, with…

The document outlines joint initiatives in cultural and creative industries, digitalisation and heritage preservation The 11th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting has concluded in Bhopal, India. Following the meeting, the participants adopted the Bhopal Declaration, which provides for the expansion of cooperation in the field of culture and the creative industries. This was reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The event was attended by representatives from 14 countries: the 10 BRICS member states and four partner countries. These included Brazil,…

New international index recognises Dubai among the world’s leading smart cities for artificial intelligence adoption, digital transformation and technology-driven public services Dubai has been ranked as the world’s second-leading intelligent city in a newly published global assessment, highlighting the emirate’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and smart city development, as reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a TV BRICS partner. The international index evaluated 61 cities across 39 countries, measuring how effectively urban centres deploy AI and digital technologies to…

Shipments to African markets increase by 40 per cent in volume as demand grows across the continent Russia has significantly expanded its agricultural exports to African countries, with the value of shipments rising by 35 per cent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, as reported by Agroexpert, a TV BRICS partner. From January to May 2026, Russia supplied agricultural products worth around US$2.9 billion to more than 40 African countries. Export volumes increased…

Bilateral trade reaches US$197 billion in first half of 2026, with expanded market access driving growth in agricultural and industrial goods China-Africa trade reached a historic US$197 billion in the first half of 2026, marking the strongest performance for bilateral economic relations during the January-June period, as reported by DNE Africa, a TV BRICS partner. The growth was supported by expanded duty-free access for African products, which increased opportunities for exporters across the continent and strengthened economic ties between China and…

Government accelerates investment in electric vehicles, natural gas transport and clean mobility infrastructure to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported fuel Ethiopia is accelerating its transition to electric mobility through a nationwide strategy that combines the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs), cleaner public transport and alternative fuel infrastructure as part of a broader effort to reduce fuel imports and strengthen long-term economic resilience. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation, a TV BRICS partner. The government is positioning clean…

What role do rare earth metals play in the economies of the BRICS countries? Why are they referred to as the “vitamins of industry”? Read more in this TV BRICS article Vitamins of industry In recent years, the term “rare earth metals” has been heard increasingly often. They are discussed in the context of the development of the space industry, green energy, electronics, robotics and medicine. In essence, without rare earth metals (REMs), it is impossible to build today’s high-tech…

The parties plan to take cooperation to a new level, focusing on the implementation of joint initiatives India and African countries intend to move towards the practical implementation of joint projects in the areas of digital technologies, healthcare, investment and climate resilience. This was agreed upon by participants of the international conference “Partners for Progress: Africa and India in the Emerging Global Order”, held in Addis Ababa. The event was reported by ANI, a TV BRICS partner. Politicians, diplomats, business representatives…

Planned agreements aim to modernise broadcasting, strengthen digital capabilities and deepen South-South cooperation between the two countries Zimbabwe and Malaysia are preparing a new phase of cooperation in the media sector through a series of agreements focused on broadcasting development, technology exchange and professional training, as reported by Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), a TV BRICS partner. The planned Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) follow a benchmarking visit by a delegation from Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services to Malaysia, where officials…