Round-up 31 January 2025

In this week’s round-up: Brazil's President Lula and Putin hold talks on Ukraine war and…

Bangladesh struggling to see benefit from New Development Bank

Despite becoming a member of the BRICS-led New Development Bank (NDB) over three years ago…

Nigeria’s new status as a BRICS partner sparks economic optimism and lively debate

Nigerian officials have stated this week that the country’s new partnership status with BRICS could…

We don’t want confrontation, says China, after Trump threatens BRICS

China reaffirmed that BRICS does not advocate for confrontation and does not target any third…

Trump mistakes Spain for BRICS country, repeats tariff threat

US President Donald Trump recently caused confusion by mistakenly referring to Spain as a member…

Round-up 24 January 2025

In this week's round-up: Donald mistakes Spain for BRICS member, sticks to tariff threat; Nigeria…

Trump’s threats are unlikely to trouble BRICS hopefuls

As Donald Trump enters the White House for the second time this week, many wonder…

Round-up 17 January 2024

In this week's round-up: Trump’s tariff threat isn’t expected to put off aspiring BRICS members;…

Experts prepare environmental proposals for BRICS Summit in Rio

Experts are preparing environmental proposals for the 17th BRICS summit, set to take place in…

China welcomes Indonesia to BRICS fold

China has warmly welcomed Indonesia's as the newest member of the BRICS family. Indonesia's foreign…