In this week’s round-up:
- South Africa at BRICS Young Scientists’ Forum
- Iran pushes for a tech-led post-oil economy
- Lavrov backs Intervision song contest
- UAE highlights AI governance in BRICS forum
- BRICS prosecutors meet in Brazil
- BRICS+ Fashion Summit draws global participation
- Crypto vs BRICS currency — WEF weighs in
- Türkiye explores BRICS membership
South African Delegation Participates in BRICS Young Scientists’ Forum (YSF) in Brazil
A delegation of nine young South African scientists represented the nation at the 10th BRICS Young Scientists’ Forum (YSF), taking place in Brasilia, Brazil, from 15 to 17 September 2025. The delegates were selected through the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) from a highly competitive field of 256 applications submitted by over 46 institutions across South Africa.
Iranian President Calls for Tech-Led Economy Inspired by BRICS, SCO
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran’s economic future depends on building a post-oil economy rooted in technological progress, scientific innovation, and lessons drawn from international partners, particularly the BRICS and the SCO members.
Lavrov sees demand for Intervision song contest in BRICS and globally
Initiatives such as the Intervision international music contest are in demand in BRICS and across the globe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said as he watched the show sitting in the audience.
UAE highlights AI commitment at BRICS meeting
The UAE Public Prosecution participated in the 7th Meeting of Heads of Prosecution Services of BRICS Countries, held recently under the chairmanship of the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office of Brazil.
Moscow hosts BRICS+ Fashion Summit with over 100 countries participating
Representatives from over 100 countries have taken part in the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, a global event featuring designers from Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa, and other nations, according to TV BRICS report.
Cryptocurrency a bigger challenge to dollar than BRICS currency, says WEF President
World Economic Forum President B¸rge Brende has downplayed the prospect of a BRICS-led challenge to the US dollar, arguing instead that the rise of cryptocurrencies poses a more immediate test to the greenback’s global dominance.
Türkiye explores BRICS membership
Türkiye is looking forward to possible cooperation with economic groupings such as BRICS and ASEAN, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in a statement to the Egyptian channel MBC Masr.
