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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.
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US-ally trade wars
Opinion
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Trump targeting Brics is bolstering bloc’s global standing
Trump’s attacks are driving what Brics was meant to do: encourage cooperation among non-Western powers and reduce dependence on the US.
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Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
Trump pushes Brics together, drives allies apart
13 Aug 2025 - 5:36PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Brazil’s Lula rejects ‘humiliation’ of calling Trump over tariff row
7 Aug 2025 - 4:24AM
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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.
1 Aug 2025 - 12:45AM
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Communist Party politics
‘Own the story’: China urged to control its narrative to counteract the West
Discourse power has become a key arena of international competition, according to experts in Chinese politics, media and party ideology.
29 Jul 2025 - 9:01PM
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India
Why China-Russia ‘troika’ talks are back on India’s table
New Delhi’s cautious openness to reviving the long-dormant Russia-India-China dialogue signals a careful hedging of its geopolitical bets.
27 Jul 2025 - 4:48PM
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Asean
Asian Angle
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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.
28 Jul 2025 - 10:05AM
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India
Opinion
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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.
22 Jul 2025 - 10:52AM
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My Take
My Take
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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.
18 Jul 2025 - 9:45PM
Donald Trump
Opinion
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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?
15 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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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.
14 Jul 2025 - 7:30PM
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Diplomacy
Opinion
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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.
13 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
Diplomacy
Macroscope
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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.
12 Jul 2025 - 8:46PM
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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.
12 Jul 2025 - 2:16AM
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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.
11 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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.
11 Jul 2025 - 6:30PM
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Banking & finance
Outside In
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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.
11 Jul 2025 - 5:57PM
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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.
10 Jul 2025 - 4:35PM
Middle East
Opinion
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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.
10 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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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.
9 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
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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.
9 Jul 2025 - 10:00AM
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Diplomacy
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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.
9 Jul 2025 - 11:06AM
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Asean
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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.
9 Jul 2025 - 5:31AM
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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’.
8 Jul 2025 - 3:35PM
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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.
7 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
China-Middle East relations
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Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs
7 Jul 2025 - 2:48PM
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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.
7 Jul 2025 - 7:15PM
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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.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:01AM
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