New BRICS members boost bloc’s footprint in fertilizer trade
The inclusion of new countries in BRICS strengthens the bloc's prominence in the global fertilizer market.Three of the new members...
August 26, 2023Section
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BRICS nations boost Brazilian agribusiness with US$56 billion in purchases; China leads
The coalition formed by Brazil, India, China, Russia, and South Africa, established in 2009, promotes mutual assistance and economic collaboration.
August 25, 2023
Opinion: BRICS expansion – who stands to gain and who might lose?
The BRICS summit in Johannesburg explored expanding the alliance by potentially inviting six nations from January 2024: UAE, Saudi Arabia,...
August 25, 2023
Indonesia weighs Pros and Cons of BRICS Membership
Indonesia is still considering its potential membership in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), an emerging economies group.
August 25, 2023
Argentine presidential candidates of the right reject BRICS accession
In a recent development, Patricia Bullrich, the presidential nominee from the center-right coalition Juntos pela Mudança, voiced her opposition to...
August 24, 2023
BRICS eyes common currency: Lula highlights trade enhancement and bloc expansion
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, acknowledged the BRICS summit's consideration of introducing a joint currency to...
August 24, 2023
Bolivian and Brazilian leaders discuss topics of physical integration and more
At the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, presidents from Bolivia and Brazil, Luis Arce and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva respectively,...
August 24, 2023
Africa will have largest number of Portuguese speakers by end of 21st century
With approximately 210 million inhabitants and the largest population among the member nations of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking
August 24, 2023
Lula’s milestone visit to Angola: strengthening relations and honoring shared history with sister nation
On Friday, 25th August, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will arrive for a two-day official visit in Luanda,...
August 24, 2023