29.06.25
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BRICS News Digest for the previous week
We will tell you what has happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries
Indonesia considers Russian oil and gas imports
Jakarta seeks deeper energy ties with Moscow
Indonesia is looking into the possibility of importing oil and natural gas from Russia, following a recent meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Russian Head of state Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
Day of BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro declared as public holiday
Municipal employees will also have the day off on 4 July
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes signed a law establishing Monday, 7 July, as a public holiday in the city.
Dubai welcomes 8.68 million foreign tourists in first five months of 2025
CIS countries among the leaders in terms of number of travellers
Between January and May 2025, Dubai welcomed 8.68 million foreign tourists, which is 7 per cent more than in the same period last year.
China launches first undergraduate programme in companion animal science
The sector now includes more than 500,000 pet-related enterprises across the country
China has officially launched the country’s first four-year undergraduate programme dedicated to companion animal science, in response to the growing professional demand within China’s rapidly expanding pet care sector.
Ethiopia aims to harness African Free Trade Area to transform its economy
Addis Ababa pushes forward with strategic reforms to unlock trade potential and strengthen regional economic ties under AfCFTA
The Ethiopian government has announced its intention to actively leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to drive economic growth and address the country’s trade deficit.
South African delegation visits fruit terminal in St. Petersburg
The visit coincided with the unloading of a 5,000-tonne shipment of fruit from South Africa
A South African delegation led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile visited the port infrastructure of St. Petersburg.
Egypt leads Africa’s pharmaceutical sector with largest market
Egypt’s pharmaceutical exports reach more than 150 countries worldwide and have expanded into new markets in Africa and the Arab world
Egypt has reaffirmed its leadership in the African pharmaceutical sector, with the largest market on the continent valued at over US$6.2 billion.
Indian researchers develop scalable solar device to produce green hydrogen using Earth-abundant materials
This innovation could become a cornerstone in clean energy infrastructure, powering hydrogen-based systems in homes
A team of Indian scientists has developed a scalable and highly efficient device for generating green hydrogen by splitting water molecules using only solar energy.
Expert highlights importance of climate dialogue between North and South within BRICS framework
Specialist discusses significance of international cooperation for preserving polar regions
In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, Maksim Dankin, General Director of the Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA), emphasised the importance of the BRICS summit as a tool for international climate cooperation.
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