Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday attended a virtual BRICS Summit via video link from Beijing and delivered a speech. The following is the full text of the speech: Forging Ahead in Solidarity and Cooperation Statement by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China At the Virtual BRICS
As South Africa prepares to host the G20 summit in Johannesburg this November, the stakes could not be higher. For the Global South, the central question is not about the spectacle of leaders gathered for photo opportunities or the diplomatic choreography that accompanies these meetings. It is whether the G20
Russia and China have solidified a major strategic partnership with the signing of a legally binding agreement to construct the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, a project poised to transform global natural gas flows and challenge Western energy influence. The agreement comes as Europe reduces reliance on Russian
Russia and China have solidified a major strategic partnership with the signing of a legally binding agreement to construct the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, a project poised to transform global natural gas flows and challenge Western energy influence. The agreement comes as Europe reduces reliance on Russian
Artificial intelligence covers a broad set of technologies that mimic human reasoning to perform tasks. In accounting, AI has mainly evolved from predictive systems – capable of analysing patterns in financial data to forecast trends, detect fraud, or automate data processing – into more advanced forms. Machine learning recognises data
South Africa’s economy posted a modest but notable rebound in Q2 2025, growing by 0.8% compared to 0.1% in Q1. Key sectors supporting that growth include manufacturing, mining, and trade, a sign that production is stirring. But the optimism must be tempered. The growth rate is far below what is
Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, stressed that certain high-value agricultural exports alone could reach $1 billion, illustrating the scale of opportunity ahead. He emphasised that Iran and China benefit from complementary strengths across multiple domains, including agriculture, research, and technology, creating a solid foundation for sustained growth and
Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, stressed that certain high-value agricultural exports alone could reach $1 billion, illustrating the scale of opportunity ahead. He emphasised that Iran and China benefit from complementary strengths across multiple domains, including agriculture, research, and technology, creating a solid foundation for sustained growth and
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognised as a catalyst for economic and social transformation, and the Middle East is moving rapidly to position itself at the forefront of this global shift. Estimates suggest that by 2030, AI could contribute up to $320 billion to the region’s economy, which would represent
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognised as a catalyst for economic and social transformation, and the Middle East is moving rapidly to position itself at the forefront of this global shift. Estimates suggest that by 2030, AI could contribute up to $320 billion to the region’s economy, which would represent