The world’s first regional agreement on the digital economy will be signed in November At the 49th ASEAN Summit in November 2026, the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) will be signed. It is the world’s first legally binding regional-scale agreement regulating the digital economy. ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said this in an exclusive interview with TV BRICS. Negotiations on DEFA began in September 2023 and concluded in May 2026. The member states are currently conducting an internal legal review of…

The initiative aims to give researchers across BRICS access to specialised equipment and strengthen joint work in photonics Iran is proposing an international network of photonics laboratories among BRICS member states to give researchers access to specialised equipment and make better use of existing research infrastructure. The initiative is also intended to turn scientific cooperation into joint technological and industrial projects, as reported by Tehran Times, a TV BRICS partner. The proposed network would allow researchers from BRICS countries to use…

A five-year agreement will support crop research, technology exchange and improved farming practices, with an initial focus on tomato production India and Ghana have agreed to expand cooperation in agricultural science and technology through a five-year Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Ghana’s Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI). The partnership will promote joint research, the exchange of scientific expertise and the development of agricultural technologies, reports IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The agreement was signed…

The agreement signed with leading newspaper New Era will increase the presence of Namibian media on the global market and strengthen information links across the Global South News about Namibia’s socio-economic development will be included in the consolidated BRICS+ agenda. The country’s leading national newspaper, New Era (part of New Era Publication Corporation, NEPC), has become TV BRICS’ first media partner in Namibia. The cooperation agreement was signed by NEPC CEO Christof Maletsky and TV BRICS International Media Network CEO and Editor-in-Chief Janna…

Central Bank Digital Currencies, tokenised instruments, stablecoins and conversion are the basis for settlements on the BRICS investment platform. The platform will simplify work with different legal and banking systems. TV BRICS reveals its infrastructure and priority projects Why does the group need a new financing mechanism? The BRICS investment platform was first discussed in October 2024 at the summit in Kazan. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed launching the platform on the basis of the New Development Bank. The aim was to…

Politicians and scholars from China and South Africa exchange ideas and lessons in governance People-centred governance is more than an abstract concept; it requires meaningful citizen participation in decision-making, ensuring that public services reach communities and that ordinary people’s voices are reflected in the laws enacted in their name,” said Cedric Frolick, South African National Assembly House Chairperson: Committees, Oversight and Participation, at a “Governance of China” seminar in Pretoria, South Africa, on 9 October. Under the theme “China’s Practice…

How will new technologies reshape the labour market? What will the AI race mean for countries of the Global South? Will developing countries face a “digital raw-material model”, becoming a source of cheap labour, or will they instead use the window of opportunity to create their own technologies and platforms? Read the TV BRICS article The new digital reality and the labour market According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) report “Future of Jobs”, by 2030 digital access, artificial intelligence…

South Africa is celebrating another historic moment on the world stage after veteran human rights lawyer and jurist Justice Navanethem “Navi” Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong contribution to international law, justice and the protection of human rights. President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated the 85-year-old South African on Friday, describing the prestigious international recognition as a tribute to her courage, integrity and unwavering commitment to justice. Pillay joins an extraordinary group of South Africans whose contributions…

Key topics included the impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market and new education models The Tech Science Forum (TSF) was held in Moscow with the participation of BRICS countries. The event brought together representatives of science, education, business, government and public organisations, as well as young scientists and students from 10 countries. The TV BRICS International Media Network served as the international media partner of the event. In total, the programme included 40 thematic tracks and 20 discussion platforms. The…

How are BRICS countries shaping their system of training specialists for the economy of the future? Which skills will become critically important amid technological transformation? Why are university networks becoming part of the new infrastructure of international cooperation? Read the TV BRICS article Human capital as a strategic resource In the 21st century, the competitiveness of countries is determined not only by access to natural resources or production capacity but also by their ability to develop their own human resources…