BRICS Proposes New Instruments for Industrial Cooperation with Africa
BRICS participants discussed independent payment systems, industrial cooperation tools, a logistics center in Egypt, and business-education initiatives at the Russia-Africa forum.
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Lula win in Brazil a lease of life for BRICS, relief for India
The political continuity under Lula strengthens strategic and economic ties, particularly in rare earths, between India and Brazil
Trade with BRICS countries rose 20% to over RM480bil this year, Dewan Rakyat told
Malaysia’s Deputy Foreign Minister told Parliament that trade with BRICS member countries surged in the first half of the year as the government seeks to diversify partners, expand exports and strengthen cooperation with the bloc.
Lula’s New Term Expected to Strengthen Alliance with BRICS
Brazil’s re-elected president could use the country’s weight in BRICS to promote alternative currencies, development finance, energy transition and global governance reform.
Lula’s Victory Echoes Across BRICS After Fears of a Bolsonaro Win
Lula’s fourth term may have spared BRICS an internal fracture at a time when Trump is trying to reassert US power.
Shashi Tharoor writes: ‘Lula defeated the candidate backed by the US’ — Will India benefit from BRICS and UNSC reforms?
An analysis says Lula’s return to Brazil’s presidency could strengthen BRICS and Global South voices, deepen India-Brazil cooperation, and support UN Security Council reform, while local-currency trade remains a possible focus.
Shandong Deepens BRICS Cooperation with International Trade and Investment Conference
The third ‘Dialogue with BRICS’ conference opened in Jinan, China, connecting over 100 business delegates from 30 countries and regions with more than 200 Shandong companies.
US sanctions have India cornered. BRICS charts an escape route
An ET commentary argues that US sanctions and dollar dominance constrain India, while BRICS discussions on cross-border payment interoperability and local-currency settlement could provide an alternative route, potentially centred on China’s CIPS and the renminbi.
iBRICS Summit 2026, a business event
An opinion piece distinguishes the official BRICS Summit from the private iBRICS business event and examines its relationship with the New Development Bank and BRICS financing principles.