On January 1, Brazil assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS, a bloc initially formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, which unites some of the world’s fastest-growing ...

THE geopolitical dynamics of 2024 underscored a world in flux. From the relentless Russia-Ukraine war to mounting tensions in the South China Sea, external provocations have fueled global uncertainty.

On Jan. 6, Indonesia was officially accepted as a full member of the BRICS group. While this development might not have a direct or immediate impact on Taiwan, it could shift the geopolitical dynamics ...

The BRICS project to create a common currency is generating increasing interest among economists and analysts, as it could redefine global financial balances. For decades, the US dollar has dominated ...

(Dmitry Astakhov, Sputnik, Government Pool Photo via AP) HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country,” the ...

In a move that has stirred excitement and skepticism, Indonesia officially joined the BRICS international forum this year. Proponents hailed it as a bold step forward, one that could amplify Indonesia ...

Indonesia officially joined the BRICS — Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa — consortium last week marking a significant milestone in its foreign relations. In a statement released a day later on ...

The DFNI Cruise Conference returns for its 2025 edition at the Meliá Barcelona Sky, in Barcelona, Spain, from 17 – 19 June 2025 Founded in 1952 in the Lake Como region, Bric’s is synonymous with ...

BRICS – originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – met for its 16th summit in Kazan ...

BRICS continues to grow as Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous nation with a strong economic footing, has become its full member. Anadolu Ajansi quoted Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono ...

The BRICS group recognised 13 nations, including Malaysia, as partner countries last October. Presently, four Asean countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam – are part of BRICS.

Key areas of collaboration include trade, investment, and tourism. The partnership also seeks to foster people-to-people ties between Thailand and other BRICS members and partners. Effective 1 January ...