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. 

Lamola highlights investment challenges at international financing development conference

2 July 2025

South African International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has underscored the persistent difficulties that hinder private investment, underscoring political and regulatory volatility as matters of primary concern. 

Ethiopian experts: BRICS countries already trade in their own currencies

2 July 2025

Ethiopian scholars underscored the growing momentum for intra-BRICS trade in local currencies and a stronger political role on the world stage

Ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit, two Ethiopian scholars have highlighted the group’s evolving priorities. In exclusive comments for ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, they underscored the growing momentum for intra-BRICS trade in local currencies, institutional reform, and a stronger political role on the world stage.

Rio de Janeiro presents operational plan for 2025 BRICS Summit and related events

2 July 2025

Rio's Deputy Mayor announced Rio’s formal intention to host a future BRICS headquarters

The Municipality of Rio de Janeiro formally presented its comprehensive operational plan for the 2025 BRICS events, including the Summit of Heads of State, which will take place from 6 to 7 July. This is reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS.