OVER 137 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES CONFIRM PARTICIPATION IN SPIEF 2025
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025 (SPIEF) continues to affirm its status as a major global platform for economic dialogue. To date, representatives of 137 countries and territories have confirmed they will be participating in the Forum organized by the Roscongress Foundation, including the heads of major international organizations, companies, government agencies, and the […]
SOUTH AFRICA CONDEMNS ISRAELI ATTACKS ON IRAN
South Africa expresses profound concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on targets within Iran on 13 June 2025, including reported impacts on military areas, nuclear facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Reports of civilian casualties, alongside military personnel, are deeply troubling. These actions raise serious concerns under international law, including the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, […]
SA GOV EXTENDS CONDOLENCES FOR TRAGIC DEATH OF CITIZEN IN THE USA
The Government of the Republic of South Africa confirms with deep sadness the tragic passing of a South African citizen in West Virginia, United States of America. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, has extended condolences to the bereaved family during this profoundly difficult time. The South African Embassy in Washington […]
RUSSIA-US BUSINESS DIALOGUE AT SPIEF 2025: A PRAGMATIC CONVERSATION ABOUT THE ECONOMY
From 18 to 21 June 2025, St. Petersburg will host the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) organized by the Roscongress Foundation. Its business programme will include Russia–US Business Dialogue dedicated to important issues of bilateral economic cooperation. “Even in conditions of limited political dialogue, business finds ways to interact. It is precisely this pragmatic approach, reliance […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ANNOUNCES SA WILL HOLD THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE IN SEARCH OF A COMMON FUTURE
In a widely circulated media statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke as follows: “My Fellow South Africans, today, I wish to address you about the National Dialogue, an initiative that has been in discussion by a number of leaders in our country and many other people for some time now. This initiative has been gathering great […]
SPEAKERS CONFIRMED FOR SPIEF 2025 – A MIRROR OF GLOBAL CHANGE
The list of speakers has been published on the official website of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which will take place from 18 to 21 June 2025 in St. Petersburg. The forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation. This year, SPIEF will focus on finding common ground amid global turbulence, rethinking cooperation models and laying […]
PREMIUM BRANK TANK TO BE THE OFFICIAL CAR OF SPIEF 2025
The Roscongress Foundation and the premium brand TANK, owned by the GWM Group, have reached a cooperation agreement under which TANK will become the official car of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025. Under the agreement, the brand will also act as the Official Car of such events of the Foundation as the St. Petersburg […]
AFRICAN LITERARY ICON NGUGI WA THIONG’O DIES
Africa’s literary giant Professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o is no more. His daughter, who is also a writer, Wanjiku Wa Ngugi, announced in a Facebook post that he passed on early Wednesday 28th May. He was 87 years old. The Kenyan scholar, author, trailblazing academic and simply one of the continent’s most influential shapeshifters will be […]
TRIBUTE TO SOUTH AFRICAN ICON PRESLEY CHWENEYAGAE
It is with profound sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of one of South Africa’s most gifted and beloved actors, Presley Oageng Chweneyagae, at the age of 40. Born on October 19, 1984, in Mafikeng, North West Province, Presley was destined for the stage and screen. His artistic journey began at the age of […]
THE MDA CELEBRATES WORLD BEE DAY 2025
The Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) proudly joins the global community in celebrating World Bee Day on 20 May 2025, under the theme “Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all.” Bees and other pollinators play a vital role in food production, biodiversity conservation, and environmental health. At MDA, we recognize the critical connection between sustainable […]
ST. PETERSBURG IS PREPARING TO HOST THE SPIEF 2025
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is one of the world’s central platforms for shaping the global agenda. The main theme of the Forum 2025 is ‘Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World’. The Forum programme will cover virtually every part of the economy, from manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, education, trade and […]
92 COUNTRIES ALREADY CONFIRMED FOR SPIEF 2025
A month and a half remain before the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is scheduled to begin and representatives of more than 92 countries have already confirmed their intention to participate, a 5% increase over the same period last year. “More than 92 countries have already confirmed their intention to attend SPIEF, attesting to […]