Thailand has significantly increased its solar panel imports. During the first seven months of 2026, the country purchased solar equipment worth US$426.7 million, which is 88.7 per cent more than during the same period last year. China accounted for 99.3…
The New Development Bank (NDB) has approved financing for an elevated corridor project in the Indian city of Hyderabad. This was reported by Brasil 247, a TV BRICS partner. Up to US$395 million will be allocated to modernise urban transport…
Iranian engineers are expanding domestic automotive capabilities with a new generation of locally developed engine control units (ECUs), as reported by Mehr News Agency, a TV BRICS partner. The electronic systems, which manage key engine functions, are already being used…
Russia and ASEAN countries have agreed to further develop trade and investment cooperation. The parties announced this following a meeting of economic ministers in Pasay, the Philippines, according to Prensa Latina, a TV BRICS partner. The 2026–2035 cooperation programme covers…
China has officially commissioned a 360-metre-high wind measurement tower, making it the world’s tallest wind energy observation facility. According to Science and Technology Daily, a TV BRICS partner, the completion of this facility marks progress in the fields of high-altitude…
Tourist exchanges between Russia and China increase by 50 per cent in the first half of 2026, supported by the development of bilateral economic ties and the introduction of visa-free travel arrangements. The growth of tourism is becoming one of…
Uganda’s export earnings increased by 10.2 per cent year-on-year in July, reaching US$1.40 billion compared with US$1.27 billion in the same month last year. The rise was supported by higher revenues from several key commodities, including gold, cocoa, flowers and…
China is expanding measures to strengthen food security during the 2026–2030 period by improving coordination across the entire grain supply chain, from production and purchasing to storage, processing and sales. The country aims to build a more efficient and resilient…
In Brazil, 68.3 million passengers used domestic flights during the first eight months of 2026. This set a new record and was 4 per cent higher than the figure for the same period last year, when 65.8 million passengers were…
Researchers from South Ural State University (SUSU), a TV BRICS partner, have proposed a method that makes it possible to calculate the actual peak load on power grids using average monthly electricity consumption data. The development is particularly relevant for…
