BRICS

Vietnam becomes 10th BRICS partner country

Vietnam officially joined BRICS as its 10th partner country, announced the Brazilian Foreign Ministry.

Colombia begins process to join BRICS bank

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on May 16 that his country has started the process of joining the New Development Bank of BRICS.

Meeting of foreign ministers from BRICS member countries

Foreign ministers from the enlarged BRICS bloc met in Brasília on Thursday, where host Mauro Vieira urged the group to craft “practical pathways” for resolving global conflicts and strengthening multilateral security ahead of the leaders’ summit later this year.

Indonesia to join BRICS' New Development Bank

Indonesia will officially become a member of the New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral financial institution established by BRICS nations, President Prabowo Subianto announced on Tuesday.

Kremlin responds to Trump’s tariff threat over BRICS currency plans

Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs if they replace US dollar

Brazil announces Nigeria's acceptance as BRICS partner country

Brazil announces Nigeria's acceptance as a partner country in BRICS, highlighting shared interests and Nigeria's growing role in global governance and the Global South.

Indonesia to join BRICS bloc as full member, Brazil says

Indonesia is formally joining the BRICS group of major emerging economies as a full member.

Nine countries to become BRICS partners in 2025

Nine countries will join BRICS as partner states in January 2025, gaining limited participation rights, as outlined in the Kazan Declaration.

Russia teams up with BRICS to create AI alliance, Putin says

President Putin announced Russia's AI Alliance Network with BRICS nations and other partners, aiming to challenge U.S. dominance in AI. This collaboration seeks to advance research, regulation, and market opportunities in the AI sector.

Russia official says Trump's threat will not stop work on BRICS payment system, RIA reports

Work will continue on the BRICS settlement system despite U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 100% import duties on countries that try to undermine the dollar, the RIA news agency cited a senior Russian official as saying on Friday.

Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar

Trump warns BRICS nations against creating a rival currency to the U.S. dollar, threatening 100% tariffs. Putin praises BRICS as a pillar of a new world order.

BRICS Offered Türkiye Partner Country Status, Turkish Trade Minister Says

Türkiye has been offered partner country status by the BRICS group, Trade Minister Omer Bolat confirmed, as Ankara seeks to balance its Eastern and Western ties. While considering potential BRICS membership, Türkiye views the partnership as an opportunity for enhanced economic cooperation.