Brazil has proposed making artificial intelligence (AI) technologies accessible to developing countries. This statement was made by the Minister of Communications of the Republic, Frederico de Siqueira Filho, at the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Ministerial Meeting, according to the official website of the country. In his speech, he noted that Brazil seeks to reduce technological inequality. “We are building infrastructure that connects people, businesses and the state. Our goal is that innovation should lead not only to economic growth…

Brazil and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Intent that marks a new stage in bilateral agricultural cooperation, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and food security. This is reported by El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the G20 Agricultural Working Group meeting in Western Cape by South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Luiz De Alcantara Rua. The MoI sets…

The Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, joined President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to inaugurate a new Agroindustrial Technology and Innovation Centre in Montes Claros, northern Minas Gerais. The authorities announced that the facility is dedicated to research and development of the macauba palm, an innovative feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Green Diesel. Backed by an investment of US$ 60 million, largely financed by Brazil’s national development bank BNDES, the centre is part of a…

In the Brazilian state of Parana launched the world’s largest mosquito biofactory specialising in the fight against insect vectors of arbovirus infections, including dengue fever, Zika virus and Chikungunya virus. This is reported by Band News, a partner of TV BRICS. The peculiarity of the project lies in the use of innovative technology, in which insects are infected with Wolbachia bacterium harmless to humans. It does not allow viruses to develop inside the insect, and the mosquito ceases to be…

Professor Tayo Ajayi, a linguist from Lagos State University (LASU), has called for closer cooperation between Brazilian and African scholars in linguistics and anthropology to advance the study of African heritage in Brazil. This is reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. Delivering LASU’s 109th Inaugural Lecture, Ajayi highlighted the deep cultural and linguistic connections between Brazil and Africa, particularly through the Yoruba language, which holds a prominent place in Brazil’s Afro-religious and cultural traditions.…

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has launched a major new phase of Brazil’s urban development programme, pledging US$860 million to improve living conditions in informal settlements across 12 states. This is reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS. The “Periferia Viva” scheme, part of the federal government’s Novo PAC 2025, will support 49 low-income areas in 32 municipalities, delivering housing and infrastructure for an estimated 375,000 families. Speaking in the neighbourhood of Rochdale, in Osasco, Sao Paulo, Lula confirmed…

A new study by researchers from the University of Sao Paulo (USP) has identified crucial proteins and signalling pathways involved in the effectiveness of CAR-T cell immunotherapy used to treat blood cancers. The findings provide new insights that could enhance the clinical success of this innovative therapy, as reported by TV Cultura, a partner of TV BRICS. Experts claimed CAR-T cell therapy represents a breakthrough in the treatment of haematological malignancies, offering new hope to patients with forms of cancer…

Representatives of BRICS countries and partner states took part in the 17th summit session of the association, entitled “Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence”. At the meeting, they presented ideas on strengthening multilateralism, trade, and the development of AI. Indonesia participated in the summit for the first time as a full member of BRICS. President Prabowo Subianto called on the countries of the group to deepen economic partnership and expand the role of the New Development Bank (NDB) of…

The BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro will be a key platform for strengthening cooperation between the countries of the association, which is particularly relevant given the recent accession of new states to the group. This was stated by Rafael Dias, head of the International Relations Department at the University of Campinas (Brazil) and professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, in an exclusive interview with TV BRICS. In his opinion, the expansion of BRICS membership has opened up new…

Media representatives and journalists from countries of the Global South will gather in Niteroi, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, to take part in the BRICS Press Meeting, an event dedicated to strengthening media integration and collaboration among communicators from these nations in building a multipolar world. Organised by the Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS, together with the TV Comunitária de Brasilia, the event will take place on 4 July, two days prior to the official start…