BRICS News Digest for the previous week

Ethiopian government hails BRICS membership as major diplomatic achievement

Authorities also report economic and political progress over the past nine months

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The Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia has presented a 100-day review alongside a report on the government’s performance over the past nine months.

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South African researchers unveil smartphone device to transform voice disorder screening

Portable innovation aims to expand early diagnosis beyond major urban centres

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Researchers at the University of Pretoria have developed and tested a low-cost, smartphone-compatible medical device designed to significantly improve access to voice disorder screening across South Africa, reports IOL.

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Jakarta targets 50% emissions reduction by 2030 through electric vehicle expansion

City accelerates clean energy transition with charging infrastructure and public sector electrification

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The government of Jakarta has set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, placing the rapid expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) at the centre of its clean energy strategy.

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Egypt launches first regional artificial intelligence hub to accelerate digital economy

New Cairo-based complex aims to support 100 AI start-ups by 2030 and strengthen the country’s position as a regional innovation centre

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Egypt has unveiled its first specialised artificial intelligence (AI) complex of its kind in the region, reports Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS.

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Russian scientists develop glass–aluminium coating to boost engine efficiency

Breakthrough thermal barrier material could improve fuel economy and durability in high-temperature engines

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Researchers at South Ural State University, a partner of TV BRICS, have developed an innovative thermal barrier coating by combining glass with an aluminium alloy, offering a new solution for protecting engine components operating under extreme conditions.

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Brazil includes acupuncture in emergency care provided by state hospitals

In Sao Paulo, up to 80 patients a day visit a department where this ancient Chinese technique helps reduce dependence on painkillers

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Brazil has become the first country in the Western Hemisphere where traditional Chinese medicine is officially practised in public hospitals.

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Online literature market in China exceeds US$7.3 billion in 2025

Experts highlight China’s progress in building a “reading society”

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The scale of China’s online literature market reached approximately US$7.31 billion in 2025, an increase of 16.6 per cent compared with the previous year.

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India sets target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047

Government roadmap aims to expand nuclear energy tenfold, with reforms and new technologies shaping the sector’s future

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India is planning a major expansion of its nuclear energy sector, targeting a capacity increase from 8.8 gigawatts (GW) to 100 GW by 2047 as part of its long-term energy transition strategy, reports IANS, a partner of TV BRICS.

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