Thailand’s trade with its free trade agreement (FTA) partners reached US$243.669 billion in the first half of 2026, an increase of 21.8 per cent compared with the same period last year. The Department of Trade Negotiations said FTAs continue to…
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, have developed a bio-lubricant from Jatropha curcas oil for use in motorcycle engines. The product met international standards and demonstrated reliable performance during testing over 12,000…
Iran has proposed establishing an independent BRICS financial corridor and integrating the national payment systems of the member countries. The initiative was put forward by the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Abdolnaser Hemmati, at the First BRICS…
Researchers at the University of Tehran have found that combining alpha-lipoic acid, sprouted wheat and a multi-enzyme supplement in the diet of laying hens can improve both the fatty acid profile of egg yolks and the birds’ antioxidant status. This…
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has handed over medical equipment to a healthcare facility in the Chaco region, located in the department of Tarija in the south of the country. The cost of the delivery amounted to US$784 thousand. This was…
In the first half of 2026, cross-border e-commerce turnover in Suifenhe, which borders Russia, exceeded 2 billion yuan (approximately US$296.6 million), representing a 40 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2025 and setting a new record for…
Production of electric vehicles under a national brand is set to begin in Kyrgyzstan. The plant is scheduled to commence operations in the third quarter of 2026, with a planned production capacity of up to 10,000 vehicles per year. This…
Thailand plans to make greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the work of government agencies. The authorities expect that the technology will improve the quality of service delivery and make the work of government departments more transparent. This was…
Where value is created in the 5G market The shift toward an industrial model of 5G in the BRICS+ countries is driven by economic logic. The consumer segment offers a longer payback period in a number of emerging markets. As…
The international “Russian Seasons” project, which launched in Thailand in early 2026, continued with two new events: a symphony concert in Bangkok and a photography exhibition entitled “Buddhism in Buryatia” in Ubon Ratchathani. The photography exhibition was dedicated to the…
