ADDING TO THESE

At The Beginning Of

At the beginning of 2025, Indonesia became the first Southeast Asian nation to formally join BRICS. Three other ASEAN countries - Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, have

AS RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up separate meetings in South-east Asia this week, the two partners in the Brics

Expansion of BRICS shows global shift

A Significant BRICS Expansion Across Asia is Underway - De

BRICS Asia enlargement boosts multipolarity, regional resilience

BRICS’ Expansion into Southeast Asia Does Not Alter ASEAN’s

As The First Southeast Asian

The new partner countries show that BRICS Plus is breaking more ground in Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America. That said, there is also the challenge of building and

As the first Southeast Asian nation to join the bloc, Indonesia's membership expands BRICS' influence while potentially reshaping international trade and diplomatic relations.

ASEAN Members Balance With BRICS As The World Shifts – Analysis

The Brics Alliance Is Seemingly

More Asian nations want to join Putin and Xi in expanded Brics

BRICS Expansion: Indonesia Joins Growing Economic Alliance

The BRICS alliance is seemingly eyeing a major Asian expansion as countries clamor to join the collective this year. Four countries have stood out, with Vietnam

Indonesia

Indonesia’s admission to BRICS in January 2025, alongside Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam joining as partner countries in October 2025, exemplifies the region’s