Trade between Russia and Iran increased by more than 21 per cent in 2025, with positive growth continuing during the first seven months of 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenbashi.…
Indonesia plans to renovate 8,001 community health centres and construct 1,988 new facilities between 2027 and 2029 as part of a nationwide programme to modernise healthcare infrastructure and improve access to medical services, as reported by ANTARA. The initiative also…
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of State convened in Turkmenistan’s Avaza National Tourist Zone, where leaders outlined priorities for economic integration and the organisation’s role in shaping a multipolar world. The meeting also marked the 35th…
African Energy Week (AEW) will take place from 12 to 16 October 2026 in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. TV BRICS will serve as the international media partner of the event. The theme of the 2026 event…
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…
A cluster for the production of electric batteries has opened in Moscow’s special economic zone. It includes two gigafactories, a research centre and a product testing and certification centre, according to the official website of the President of Russia. One…
Vietnam’s automotive market expanded by 31.1 per cent in the first half of 2026, recording the fastest growth among six major Southeast Asian markets. Rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and changing consumer preferences contributed to the increase, according to…
Kazakhstan’s domestic expenditure on research and development (R&D) increased from US$159 million to US$576.1 million over seven years, rising by almost US$418.6 million, according to Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS. Greater funding provides a broader resource base for scientific…
Iran is developing new rice varieties adapted to changing climatic conditions and limited water resources, with a focus on maintaining stable production under drought stress. The work is being carried out by the Rice Research Institute of Iran, according to…
The Indonesian Ministry of Culture is holding the 2026 Traditional Music Festival in 10 districts and cities with the aim of bringing together traditional music, knowledge, communities, artists and the public, whilst promoting a culture-based economy. The Minister of Culture,…
