Round-up 20 April 2025

As the BRICS alliance continues to evolve beyond its economic origins, this week’s developments signal…

BRICS launches startups contest to elevate women entrepreneurs across emerging economies

BRICS has officially launched a competition aimed at spotlighting and supporting women-led startups that are…

TV BRICS joins global filmmakers at Abu Dhabi I-Film Festival

Two original documentaries produced by TV BRICS were officially selected and screened at the second…

India Presses BRICS for fair climate finance and energy diversity

India has called on BRICS member states to rally behind a major international roadmap to…

South Africa urged to ramp up as tariff pressures mount

South Africa must urgently negotiate a new bilateral trade agreement with the United States to…

Dilma Rousseff reappointed to lead New Development Bank, drawing endorsement from Cuba

The Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) has unanimously re-elected Dilma Rousseff…

BRICS faces challenges in expanding travel freedom despite tourism push

BRICS nations are actively working to boost tourism and ease travel among member countries, but…

BRICS Connect Magazine: Anniversary Edition

Celebrating a year of connection and progress As we mark the first anniversary of BRICS…

Brazil taps into its African heritage, eyes Muslim tourists. Americans? Not so sure

Tourism is a significant sector in Brazil, contributing substantially to the nation's GDP. The country…

Key highlights and takeaways: BRICS Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum

The BRICS Women's Entrepreneurship Forum, held from 2nd-4th June 2024 in Moscow, brought together over…