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…