It is time for the BRICS group of countries to expand its membership, Subhash Chandra Garg, finance secretary of India, said at the opening of the 4th annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) in Cape Town

The Brazilian Pro Tempore Presidency of the BRICS in 2019 will have as theme economic growth for an innovative future. Being the destination of 30.7 percent of Brazil's exports in 2018, the other BRICS countries accounted for 52 percent of the Brazilian trade surplus in that year alone, rendering the economic relevance that orients Brazil's goals in this mandate most clear

South Africa will be hosting the 4th Annual Meeting of the BRICS New Development Bank in Cape Town. It is the first time SA is hosting the meeting, which aims to help the bank better leverage investment in sustainable infrastructure development

Annual reports from the Boao Forum for Asia say that Asia remains competitive in creativity, tech innovation and economic openness. Some are concerned whether Asia can keep its competitiveness in face of global volatility, but Leslie Maasdorp, vice president of the BRICS New Development Bank is bullish on the momentum of Asian economies

Senior Russian Diplomat Slams US Statements on Brazil's NATO Membership

The Brazilian capital will host the BRICS summit for the second time already