Brazil and South Africa sign new agreement in agriculture to boost food security

TV BRICS | 26 September 2025

A joint working group will be established to define priority areas and draft a detailed action plan

Brazil and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Intent that marks a new stage in bilateral agricultural cooperation, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and food security. This is reported by El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS.

India achieves first ever ultrasound-guided aortic valve implant

TV BRICS | 25 September 2025

Specialists describe the achievement as a landmark in Indian cardiac care

Doctors in India have for the first time successfully treated a 60-year-old patient with severe aortic stenosis using Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) guided by intravascular ultrasound. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.

Iranian researchers advance brain disease diagnosis and pioneer 4D printing technology

TV BRICS | 25 September 2025

The technology enables the creation of objects that evolve in shape and performance over time

Scientists have reported two major achievements in medical and engineering research: enhanced MRI imaging for brain disease diagnosis and the development of 4D printing technology with shape-memory polymers. This is reported by Pars Today, a partner of TV BRICS.

Xi's Album | Xi urges concerted efforts to better build beautiful Xinjiang

URUMQI, 24 September 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged concerted efforts to better build a beautiful Xinjiang in the process of Chinese modernization, when he met with representatives from all ethnic groups and all walks of life in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Zimbabwe ranks among Africa’s top agricultural performers

TV BRICS | 25 September 2025

The country has emerged as a powerhouse in both tobacco and blueberry production

Zimbabwe has been recognised among the top six African nations excelling in agriculture, according to continental output data. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.

Xi leads central delegation to Urumqi for 70th anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

 

URUMQI, 24 September 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to attend activities marking the autonomous region's 70th founding anniversary.

Ethiopia unveils new phytosanitary plan to strengthen agriculture and trade

TV BRICS | 24 September 2025

The strategy will serve as a national roadmap to improve phytosanitary services and curb crop losses

Ethiopia has unveiled a new Phytosanitary Capacity Development Strategy (2026–2030) designed to modernise its agriculture sector and boost economic output, according to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.

China releases white paper on advancement of women's development

BEIJING, 22 September 2025 (Xinhua) -- A white paper titled "China's Achievements in Women's Well-Rounded Development in the New Era" was released on Friday by the State Council Information Office. The white paper, consisting of five chapters, was released ahead of the 2025 Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, which will be held in Beijing.

China sees substantial increase in women's education level: white paper

 Shou Xiaoli, director general of the Press Bureau of the State Council Information Office (SCIO) and spokesperson of the SCIO, displays a copy of the white paper titled "China's Achievements in Women's Well-Rounded Development in the New Era" released by the SCIO during a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

BEIJING, 22 September 2025 (Xinhua) -- China has made tremendous efforts to ensure women's equitable access to education of all categories and levels and women's right to education has been effectively guaranteed, said a white paper released on Friday.

Russia leases Egyptian land for 49 years to create industrial zone

TV BRICS | 23 September 2025

Russian companies can gain duty-free access to African markets

Russia has leased a plot of land from Egypt for 49 years to establish the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal area. The project, implemented under an intergovernmental agreement, has entered an active phase following a business mission involving more than 30 Russian companies. This was reported on the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia.

A new chapter in art exchanges in the Global South

By Wu Lujun - BFM

22 September 2025

On 5 September 2025, the National Museum of Culture and History in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, ushered in a significant cultural event - the "China-South China Art Academic Symposium and Exhibition of Chinese Contemporary Art". The event was guided by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, and co-sponsored by the China Artists Association, the South African Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture, and the South African National Museum of Culture and History.