Round-up 1 June 2025

In this week's round-up: Chilean President Gabriel Boric confirms his attendance at the BRICS Summit…

Indonesia seeks BRICS investment to accelerate renewable energy transition

In a move to bolster its renewable energy sector, Indonesia has extended an invitation to…

Ethiopia, South Africa to boost trade through South African BRICS Business Council

Ethiopia and South Africa agree to work together under the BRICS+ Business Council framework to…

Unlocking Opportunity: South Africa and the future of trade through BRICS

The 14th BRICS Trade Union Forum officially wrapped up its annual session in Brasilia, Brazil.…

BRICS push for more concessional funding for green energy transition

India, in collaboration with other BRICS nations, has called for greater concessional and low-cost financing…

U.S. dismisses concerns about potential UAE chip resale to BRICS

The White House has downplayed concerns raised by some U.S. officials over the possibility that…

Brazil Central Bank: BRICS unlikely to challenge dollar dominance anytime soon

Emerging economies within the BRICS group are unlikely to build financial markets large enough to…

Round-up 25 May 2025

In this week's round-up: White House dismisses concerns about UAE’s possible resale of US microchips to…

South African BRICS Business Council launches BRICS Solutions Awards

The South African BRICS Business Council (SABBC) has launched the fourth BRICS Solutions Awards, which…

Could BRICS expansion shift Asia’s strategic balance?

The growing reach of BRICS may be prompting a re-evaluation of geopolitical dynamics across Asia,…