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,…
Round-up 18 May 2025
The week saw Malaysia's Prime Minister articulate his vision of BRICS as a transformative force…
EAEU and BRICS boosting Iran’s trade prospects, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and BRICS are playing an increasingly important role in expanding…
Venezuelan President Maduro sees BRICS as key to the future
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro views BRICS as a cornerstone of the future global order, according…
Experts urge caution as New Development Bank signals openness to Morocco
As the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) expresses interest in Morocco’s potential accession, local experts…
Saudi Arabia still not formally a BRICS member, according to report
Despite attending a BRICS meeting in Brazil last week, Saudi Arabia has yet to formally…
Colombia formally seeks New Development Bank membership
Colombia has officially submitted a request to join the New Development Bank (NDB), the financial…
Round-up 11 May 2025
In this week's round-up: Colombia formally requests entry to New Development Bank; Saudi Arabia sits…