OP-ED: Vietnam to enter new era with power, strength, belief

VNA - 7 July 2025

In his closing speech at the 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee in September 2024, Party General Secretary Lam declared: “With the position and strength accumulated over 40 years of renewal, and with the unity of the entire Party, people, and army, alongside new opportunities under the sound Party leadership, we now possess the essential conditions to enter a new era."

Call for inclusive multilateralism

By Gabi Khumalo

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 7 July 2025 - President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the need for BRICS countries to commit to multilateralism with equity, inclusive economic growth, and technology with humanity. The President was speaking at the 17th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Tributes for  former Deputy President Mabuza

7 July 2025

• Parliament offers condolences following the death of former Deputy President
• United Nations Mourns the Passing of Former Deputy President David Mabuza
• President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza will be honoured with a State Funeral Category 2 on Saturday, 12 July 2025. 

Austria a 'valued partner of South Africa' - President Ramaphosa

7 July 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warmly welcomed Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on his historic State Visit to South Africa. This marks the first time an Austrian Head of State has visited the country since the dawn of democracy in 1994.

BRICS leaders adopt declaration at 17th summit

TV BRICS - 7 July 2025

A plenary session of the BRICS summit on the theme of "Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance" was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At the end of the meeting, the participants adopted the final declaration.

BRICS Finance Ministers agree to promote sustainable financing instruments

These include green bonds, loans in national currencies, and voluntary carbon markets

TV BRICS - 7 July 2025

At a meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the BRICS countries agreed on three joint declarations aimed at deepening economic cooperation and supporting reforms of the international financial system. This is reported by the official website of the Brazil’s BRICS Presidency.

Vietnam improves visa policy to boost tourism competitiveness

With a view to fostering rapid and sustainable tourism growth, Vietnam is professionalising its promotion strategy, focusing on digital technology and market diversification. Consistent communication campaigns, launched both domestically and internationally, will promote the new slogan “Vietnam – Travel to love,” highlighting the country as a safe, hospitable, high-quality, and experience-rich destination.

4 July 2025 - VNA

Quang Ninh welcomes Pacific World cruise ship carrying 1,700 foreign tourists on April 30. (Photo: VNA)

A Morning of Movement, Culture, and Connection Indonesian Style 

By Anisha Pemjee – TDS

5 July 2025

Guests of the Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria were warmly welcomed by host Dyah Krisnawan. Each guest was greeted with “Dee’s morning booster” – a concoction of pineapple, beetroot, orange, apple, ginger and turmeric – to ward off the winter morning chill and energise everyone for the Indonesian fun that lay ahead.

“The United States and South Africa are family” - Celebrating the 4th of July 

by Anisha Pemjee - TDS

4 July 2025

At the celebration of the United States of America’s 249th Independence Day in Pretoria, South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie called the two countries family. Amid recent tensions, McKenzie said, “The US is not just a friendly country to South Africa, we are family.”

BRICS SPECIAL

CEO of analytical centre highlights importance of Malaysia’s participation in BRICS Summit

5 July 2025 - The expert, Danial Rahman, believes the country will make a meaningful contribution to the meeting’s agenda

The BRICS Summit, taking place as Malaysia holds the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), promises to be a significant event – especially in the context of shared priorities with Brazil, which is chairing the BRICS group this year. This was stated by Danial Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Strategy and Leadership Incorporated (ASLI), in an exclusive interview with BERNAMA News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.

Mpumalanga’s power and potential must fuel women’s empowerment, Chikunga

2 July 2025

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has made an urgent call for inclusive economic transformation that places women at the centre of key value chains.