How are medicine and pharmaceuticals becoming part of public policy? What factors influence the formation of global pharmaceutical production and supply chains? Which areas of international cooperation can contribute to the development of the sector? Read more in the TV BRICS article The formula for healthcare sovereignty The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how important resilient healthcare systems, domestic scientific developments, and a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing sector are for states. In recent years, ensuring access to medicines, developing vaccines, and advancing medical…

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. Petersburg International Economic Forum…

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. Organised by the Egyptian Authority for…

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. Speaking in an exclusive interview at the TV BRICS studio in the Roscongress International Cooperation Area at the…

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 this year included President…

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 partner of TV BRICS. The project represents a major step forward in…

Participants included representatives of the BRICS countries and members of the Inostranka Russian Club An open lesson for foreigners studying the Russian language was held at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow. The event brought together students from BRICS countries and members of the Inostranka Russian Club, a project of the M. I. Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature aimed at supporting the socio-cultural adaptation of foreign citizens in Russia. The participants are learning Russian through…

New facility in Addis Ababa expands DNA analysis, forensic science and toxicology services, reducing reliance on overseas testing Ethiopia has taken a significant step towards advancing scientific, medical and judicial capabilities with the inauguration of the country’s first integrated forensic and toxicology centre, a landmark facility expected to transform forensic investigations, genetic testing and specialised laboratory services nationwide. The Addis Forensic and Toxicology Centre of Excellence brings together forensic science, toxicology and advanced DNA analysis under a single framework, creating…

Expanding economic ties open new opportunities for investment, industrial development and regional connectivity South Africa has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the United Arab Emirates as a key economic partner for Africa, highlighting the expanding trade, investment and development links that are helping strengthen economic cooperation between the Gulf region and the African continent. Speaking on the sidelines of a Dubai–South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg, Lester Bouah, Chief Director for Investment Mobilisation at South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry…

Why are knowledge and human capital becoming a key source of economic growth? How are BRICS countries shaping competing models of the knowledge economy? Read in the TV BRICS article India’s record: a gateway to a new reality On 28 April 2026, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published data showing that the country’s total exports of goods and services reached US$860.09 billion in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.22 per cent. Against this backdrop, the government set a…