BRICS: Ghana’s parliament gives green light to formal application
Ghana’s cabinet has approved a formal application to join BRICS, with India’s backing sought and membership subject to broader BRICS consideration.
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BRICS Advantage: Crisis Resolution Compared With Western Effectiveness
Russian Council on International Affairs expert Alexey Naumov said BRICS members handle societal crises more effectively than Western countries.
Ghana to submit application to join BRICS
Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Ablakwa said joining the group would expand the African country’s economic and diplomatic partnerships.
BRICS Pay to Test Cross-Border Payments Without Intermediary Banks in 2027
BRICS Pay plans to pilot corporate cross-border settlements in national currencies using a decentralized financial messaging network and a closed blockchain platform.
Matvienko: Brazil Election Results Should Not Affect BRICS Participation
Russian Senate Speaker Valentina Matvienko said Brazil’s membership in BRICS should not be negatively affected by the outcome of its presidential election and urged waiting for the runoff results.
Foreign delegation to visit Rajasthan after 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum; Jaipur-Udaipur tour proposed
Delegations from BRICS countries are expected to visit Jaipur and Udaipur on 28-29 October 2026 after the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi.
Opportunity Alone Doesn’t Create Trade. Connectivity Does
BRICS 2026 momentum will depend on converting trade agreements into reliable logistics corridors, digital customs systems, infrastructure and public-private investment.
BRICS Sets Up New Tax Platforms That Could Reshape Cross-Border Taxation
BRICS is creating working groups on international taxation, transfer pricing, and revenue statistics, potentially giving emerging economies a stronger voice in global tax rule-setting.
BRICS Can Help Build Cooperation Amid Global Fragmentation: Juliano Assunção
A Brazilian economist said BRICS can help countries deepen economic cooperation and address shared risks amid global fragmentation, while highlighting India’s growth and Brazil’s biofuel experience.