He identified infrastructure development and cybersecurity as key conditions for digital growth China can support BRICS countries in their digital transformation in three key areas: infrastructure, e-commerce platforms and innovation coordination. This was stated by Xie Hongjun, Researcher at the BRICS Research Centre at the University of International Business and Economics of China, in the TV BRICS programme BRICSdialogue. According to Xie Hongjun, over the past decade China has made significant progress in developing 5G networks, cloud computing and data…

Country highlights growth in private sector employment, women’s workforce participation and digital innovation under India’s 2026 BRICS Chairmanship The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has presented its approach to building a flexible, inclusive and technology-driven labour market at the 2026 BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting, held in India as part of the country’s BRICS Chairmanship. Addressing the ministerial meeting, the UAE delegation outlined the country’s strategy of combining government-private sector cooperation, adaptive labour legislation and artificial intelligence to support sustainable…

The declaration establishes a common approach to developing sustainable transport systems, advancing digitalisation and strengthening logistics cooperation among the BRICS countries BRICS transport ministers adopted a final declaration on expanding cooperation in the transport sector during the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting, held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, under India’s chairmanship, according to the Press Information Bureau of the Government of India. The declaration outlines the key areas of cooperation among the BRICS countries, including the development of sustainable infrastructure, the adoption of…

In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, the expert spoke about the development of international engagement and new forms of cooperation between the member countries of the group Valery Gergiev is General Director of Bolshoi Theatre and Artistic and General Director of Mariinsky Theatre. He studied at the Leningrad Conservatory. As a student, he won several significant competitions, after which he was invited to join the Kirov (now Mariinsky) Theatre as an assistant to the chief conductor. In 1988, he…

Experts from nine countries formulate recommendations for the group’s summit in September An international conference entitled “Strengthening BRICS Connectivity: Fostering Cooperation” was held in Moscow. The conference took place during India’s BRICS Chairship and brought together experts from Russia, India, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), South Africa, China, Iran, Brazil, and Ethiopia. Participants discussed the resilience of transport and trade corridors, the reliability of critical resource supply chains, and the development of technological cooperation, including in the field of…

Professor at the BRICS Research Institute explains why scientific research and knowledge-sharing help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change Effective support for farmers facing the impacts of climate change requires a comprehensive scientific foundation, including laboratory and field testing as well as socio-economic analysis. BRICS countries need to exchange successful agricultural practices more actively, while solutions for farmers should be developed on the basis of scientific research. This was stated by Phokela Maponya, Professor at the BRICS Research…

Brazil is coordinating its participation through the National Astronomical Laboratory, and research centres in China and South Africa have also joined the project Brazil, China and the Republic of South Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the GOTTA–BRICS Pathfinder Network, an international observatory network. GOTTA (Global Open Transient Telescope Array) is a global open network of telescopes for observing transient phenomena. The aim of the project is to expand the capabilities for observing short-lived astronomical events, also known…

Programme to support joint research in areas such as AI, energy, and astronomy The Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF) and the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Framework (BRICS STI Framework) will support strategic joint research projects through participation in flagship calls for proposals. This was reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Support will be provided only to initiatives that bring together research teams from at least four BRICS member countries, including Iran. One of these countries…

The platform will serve as a forum for exchanging expertise, implementing joint projects and developing innovative solutions in the field of energy systems The BRICS Digital Centre of Excellence for Smart Grids and Energy Storage (BRICS DCoE) was officially unveiled at the 11th meeting of the group’s energy ministers in Gurugram, Haryana, India. This was reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. India’s Power Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, emphasised that the establishment of the centre is an important step…

Why is the New Development Bank focusing on digital infrastructure, and what opportunities does this open up for the BRICS+ countries? How will the shift from financing infrastructure projects to investing in artificial intelligence change the Bank’s lending policy and its requirements for borrowers? Read more in the TV BRICS article The NDB’s new development strategy In May, the 11th annual meeting of the New Development Bank’s Board of Governors was held in Moscow. It was one of the key…