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On March 5, the Russian Presidential Assistant Yuri Ushakov announced that the BRICS member states plan to establish a payment system based on modern technologies such as digital currencies and blockchain.

The goal is to create an independent settlement payment system within the BRICS framework.

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By Rhod Mackenzie

The surge in low-cost imports from China, known as the 'China shock', had a significant impact on the global economy in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Economists predict that a similar phenomenon could occur again in the near future.

To boost economic growth, China is increasi...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China has registered three Russian pork production companies and authorised the export of pork products from Russia to China from 28 February 2024. Goods produced after the registration date will be accepted for de...

By Tatiana Bokova

The economic relationship between China and Brazil stands as a testament to the transformative power of international trade and cooperation. The two states established diplomatic relations in 1974 and have maintained friendly ties since then. In 1993, they formed a strategic part...

The BRICS countries, led by Russia, are considering creating their own foreign trade settlement system based on blockchain. This could be economically profitable and politically safe, as it would make the BRICS countries less dependent on the decisions of Western politicians.
The BRICS countries...

By Rhod Mackenzie

TotalEnergies Vice President for Asia, Thomas Morisse, predicts that demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) will increase in 2024, driven by China and Europe.

Morisse stated at an energy conference, as reported by Reuters, that "(Demand for) LNG will continue to grow. Europe is...