South Africa has taken over the baton of the G20 presidency from Brazil. The event is a milestone not only in the history of South Africa, but of Africa as a whole. It will be the first time the continent will host a summit of this global association. This is reported by Pretoria News, a […]
The final meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas is taking place in Ekaterinburg on 27-28 November. Sergey Ryabkov, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and a Sherpa in the association, emphasised that the group’s resilience has strengthened with its expansion. During the meeting, the Russian deputy foreign minister summarised the results of Russia’s BRICS chairmanship and thanked […]
China, BRICS Bank President Dilma Rousseff Says Brazil May Enjoy Opportunities with the Belt In and Road
Ethiopia’s growing economic and strategic position in Africa can present new opportunities for collaboration with Brazil and other member countries within the BRICS bloc, Brazil’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Jandyr Ferreira dos Santos told ENA. Ethiopia along with the other new member countries officially joined the emerging markets of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South […]
The Russian government is working to remove non-tariff barriers currently hindering imports of agricultural products and food items from India, officials in New Delhi have told. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Food Moscow trade fair, top officials from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an apex body under the […]
The Indian government plans to triple its nuclear power generation capacity to 22.4 gigawatts by 2032, according to recent news sources. The Indian government has set a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2070, positioning nuclear power as a key energy source. India will gradually increase its nuclear power capacity from 7.4 gigawatts to 13 […]
BRICS’ resilience should be understood in the context of the shifting international order, with geopolitical fragmentation providing the Global South with greater flexibility to pursue its strategic goals. For the West, engaging on the Global South’s most pressing concerns may help to foster more constructive partnerships. Established in 2009, its informal structure, diverse membership – […]
Several months ago we postulated a BRICS+ business model for companies that explored the scope for exploiting the BRICS diverse presence in the main regions of the developing world. But while this business model had its clear advantages, it also contained some drawbacks, most notably pertaining to the degree to which BRICS/BRICS+ economies could be/were […]
For profits made from buying, selling, or trading digital currencies, the applicable tax rates are set at 13% for income up to 2.4 million rubles and at 15% for amounts over that limit. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law that officially recognizes digital currencies as a form of property in foreign trade […]
Serbia’s foreign policy under President Aleksandar Vučić aims to maintain neutrality, balancing relationships with the EU, Russia, China, and the U.S. Despite increasing economic ties with the EU, Vučić resists sanctions against Russia and keeps diplomatic channels open with Moscow, reflecting historical and strategic ties. Serbia’s decisions, like avoiding BRICS membership and choosing European alignment, showcase a pragmatic approach prioritizing economic benefits while navigating global political pressures. Vučić’s strategy contrasts with the openly pro-Russian stance of Republika Srpska’s leadership, highlighting diverse policies within the Balkan region.
English 
