In this week’s round-up: Iran’s energy hopes; breaking gender barriers; shaking up the grain market; US senator weights in on BRICS.
Summit highlights women’s achievements
The summit unveiled a report, ‘New Era of BRICS: Horizons in Tech and Business for Women Empowerment’, with special emphasis on the technology and entrepreneurship landscape for women across the BRICS countries.
Iran’s Cooperation with BRICS States Can Help Develop Energy Sector: Official
Speaking at the first meeting of the Energy Committee of the BRICS countries in Russia, Iman Rahmati pointed out that the country’s membership in BRICS can facilitate growth and promote the situation of the country in the energy sector.
BRICS+ set to shake up global grain trading
It has at the top of the agenda the formation of a grain trading organisation which will rival that of Chicago-based system that has been serving as the world’s main exchange since WWII.
BRICS+ 2024: Leaders discuss doing business in large-scale environment
The second edition of the BRICS+ forum in Dubai addressed pressing challenges and solutions in the macroeconomic environment. The high-profile event discussed doing business in the GCC, global expansion, legal mechanisms for foreign investment, trade and dispute resolution, and current problems of legal regulation of cross-border businesses and economic sanctions.
US politician reacts to BRICS’ rapid growth
Multiple political/economic voices in the United States have shared their concerns about the future of BRICS and its impact on the United States. As BRICS continues to grow, some are sure that its growth will pose an immediate threat.
