BRICS intends to use AI to increase work efficiency and protect workers’ interests
Digital transformation and AI adoption require a joint approach from governments, companies, and unions.
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ILO Backs BRICS Push for Inclusive Digital Labour Markets
ILO Director-General praises India’s 2026 BRICS Chairmanship agenda focusing on resilient employment and digital transformation.
BRICS Academic Conference held in Moscow under India’s 2026 Presidency
The Observer Research Foundation collaborated with BRICS Expert Council-Russia to organize a thematic conference on strengthening BRICS connectivity and cooperation under India’s upcoming BRICS Presidency.
World’s First BRICS Nations Hackathon Sets 17,000 Young Innovators on India and Russia’s Energy Challenges
The GO-BRICS India-Russia Energy-o-thon 2026 launches as a BRICS-branded competition focusing on AI solutions for energy grid management, with plans to expand to other BRICS nations.
Flávio suggests to the US that Pix should remain outside BRICS systems
Presidential pre-candidate defends legislative commitment to prevent Pix integration into financial mechanisms outside the Western sphere.
BRICS CCI Executive Director Reveals 2026 Roadmap to Boost Trade, Investment and Indian Businesses
Exclusive interview outlines BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s strategic pillars for enhancing intra-BRICS economic cooperation and supporting Indian enterprises entering BRICS markets.
Ahead of BRICS forum, BMS outlines AI agenda centred on labour protections
The proposed work programme focuses on workplace surveillance, automation-led job losses, platform workers’ rights and ethical AI ahead of the BRICS Trade Union Forum in Hyderabad.
BRICS Pay Implementation Advances; Analysts Comment on Challenges to Reduce Dollar Dependence
System inspired by Brazil’s Pix seeks to expand local currency transactions, but faces technical, political, and institutional barriers
BRICS Indore Declaration: Member Nations Adopt Agreement on Agricultural Cooperation Under India’s Leadership
BRICS countries commit to new institutional mechanisms including a Global Forum on Farmers’ Rights and a Digital Agriculture Network, with India designated to coordinate key initiatives.