TOPIC

Brics

Brics
Brics (an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) refers to an association of 10 leading emerging markets. The other member states are Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
A protester holds a sign in Portuguese reading “No to Trump’s taxation” during a protest against the tariffs on Brazilian products imposed by US President Donald Trump, in Brazil on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

US Senate Democrats try resolution to cancel Trump’s Brazil tariffs

Trump could veto such a resolution, though Congress could override the veto with a two-thirds majority.

videocam
Communist Party politics

‘Own the story’: China urged to control its narrative to counteract the West

videocam
48
India

Why China-Russia ‘troika’ talks are back on India’s table

7
Asean

Asian Angle | Why Malaysia seeks enduring Asean-GCC-China cooperation

Malaysia’s history as a global bridge drives this new trilateral forum, mirroring historical trade routes from China to the Middle East.

videocam
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre, left) with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other officials at the Asean-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 27. Photo: Reuters
India

Opinion | What Indian foreign minister’s visit to China says about bilateral ties

Unless substantive progress is made on core security and trade issues, symbolic gestures will have a limited impact.

videocam
My Take

My Take | Australia sends mixed message with China visit and war drills

While Talisman Sabre with its line-up of Western allies is provocative, Asean nations who drill with the Chinese military are also involved.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Donald Trump

Opinion | For Brics, it’s a big leap from talk shop to institution of power

The bloc stands at a crossroads: can it become a true alternative to the G7, or is it merely a fractured mirror of diverging interests?

videocam
The 17th annual Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6. Photo: AP
Made in China 2025

China’s oil sector breaks new ground with export of suction anchors to Brazil

The suction caissons – developed under the Made in China 2025 project – will be used to secure deep-sea oil platforms in Brazil.

videocam
Diplomacy

Opinion | As Trump targets Brics, Indonesia’s autonomy hangs in the balance

Facing renewed tariff threats, Jakarta must now weigh its commitment to a multipolar world against short-term economic interests.

Diplomacy

Macroscope | Why Brics is still a long way from providing an alternative world order

If Brics nations want to present a viable alternative to the US-led world order, they must do more than eschew confrontation with the West.

videocam
4
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives for the group photo at the 17th Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 7. Photo: dpa
Brazil

Rio de Janeiro seeks to become Brics diplomatic hub with headquarters proposal

Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes says bid, which would centralise Brics offices, would boost city’s global standing and draw investment and jobs.

videocam
Rio de Janeiro is making a bid to become the headquarters city for Brics. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

China must ‘play the long game’ with trade partners as US bullies, analysts say

Moving beyond strongly worded warnings, Beijing is seen embracing a more pragmatic approach, steeling itself ahead of more talks with Washington.

India

Trump’s Brics wrath: will India be caught out by tariff threat?

Trump’s remarks seem more like a warning to Brics and unlikely to affect India’s efforts to finalise a trade pact with the US, analysts say.

videocam
5
Banking & finance

Outside In | Having funded Asian infrastructure for a decade, what next for the AIIB?

Having survived Obama’s opposition, the development bank established by China will soon have a new president in a tricky Trumpian environment.

videocam
Zou Jiayi, China’s former vice-minister of finance, has been elected the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Photo: Handout
Diplomacy

The Brics paradox: expanding influence, patchwork progress

It has condemned tariffs and military strikes on Iran, but analysts say Brics’ true test is in moving beyond rhetoric to deliver results.

Representatives of Brics members, partner countries and guests pose for a group photo at the summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
Middle East

Opinion | Iran’s eastward pivot: why China is now Tehran’s strategic default

Through its partnership with China and other members of the Brics grouping, Iran has a chance to redefine its role in the world system.

videocam
Indonesia

‘Very optimistic’: Indonesia vows to press on with US talks despite 32% tariff

Analysts warn the room for negotiation is ‘very narrow’ and Jakarta must have a ‘strong bargaining chip’ to convince Trump.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
US-ally trade wars

In show of unity against Trump, Brazil and India vow to triple trade flows

Lula and Modi sign several agreements and announce plans to step up Indian engagement with South American trade bloc Mercosur.

videocam
4
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during a ceremonial welcome for Modi at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia on Tuesday. Photo: dpa
Diplomacy

Opinion | Hong Kong has new path to prominence as a hub for public goods

The centre of gravity for global development and cooperation is shifting east, putting Hong Kong in a good position to harness the momentum.

videocam
Asean

Opinion | Through Brics, Indonesia offers its vision of inclusivity to the world

Indonesia’s bridge-building approach shows power lies not only in weapons or markets, but also in fostering understanding and collaboration.

videocam
Diplomacy

‘We don’t want an emperor’: Brazil’s Lula speaks up as Brics silent on tariffs

Brazilian leader doesn’t think ‘it’s very responsible and serious for a president … of the US to threaten the world over the internet’.

videocam
55
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the end of the Brics summit. Photo: Agencia Brazil/dpa
Brazil

Brics draws Trump anger, few leaders

The Brics summit sparked a threat of extra tariffs from US President Donald Trump, even without the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders.

Photo: AP
China-Middle East relations

Video | Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs

Li Qiang

Trump vows tariff boost for ‘anti-American’ policies as China calls for Brics action

Trade restrictions may worsen ‘economic disparities’ and affect ‘prospects for global economic development’: Brics declaration.

videocam
26
AI: Policy

Brics in push for UN to take lead on setting rules for artificial intelligence

Leaders say AI is a ‘unique opportunity’ for driving inclusive growth, innovation and sustainability but warn there must be fair governance.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Leaders of the bloc said that without fair governance, AI could widen the digital gap. Photo: AFP
China-Middle East relations

Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs, but avoid direct mention of US, Israel

Brics nations meeting in Brazil take aim at ‘unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures’, urge end to ‘the cycle of violence’ in the Middle East.

videocam
37
Brics offered symbolic backing to Iran, condemning a series of military strikes on nuclear and other targets. Photo: Reuters
Asean

Brics leaders urge cohesion, trade and use of local currency to grow clout

At Brics business forum, Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim calls on emerging markets bloc to learn from Asean to challenge Western dominance.

Brazil

‘Brics bank’ blasts West ahead of leaders’ summit, China mute on tariffs

At New Development Bank meeting, Brazil’s Lula and NDB’s Rousseff slam US-led financial order, as China and India stress pragmatism.

videocam
16
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement