SCO & BRICS latest news and insights
By Timofei Bordachev
Discussions about what BRICS can actually do and what it can’t should begin with an understanding of how much the achievements or failures of other international institutions are related to their individual characteristics. The second may be a theoretical task, but it makes cl...
By Ivan Timofeev
The creation of new financial mechanisms through BRICS is one of the most promising fields for the development of the association. In the final declaration of the BRICS countries after the 2023 Summit, financial policy was given quite a lot of attention. In particular, it was sta...
In a significant move, India and Russia have agreed on a new Rupee-Ruble exchange mechanism, marking a pivotal moment in their longstanding relationship. This development is not just an economic arrangement but a reaffirmation of the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership that has weathere...
The Chinese economy's data for the first two months of 2024 has pleased economists and investors. Retail sales increased by 5.5% in January-February, surpassing the forecast of 5.2% by economists surveyed by Reuters. Industrial production also rose by 7%, exceeding the forecast of 5%. Investments in...
By Manish Vaid
The trajectory of India’s oil demand growth reflects the shifting contours of the global energy landscape. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) estimates India’s oil demand in 2024 at 5.59 million b/d, a marginal rise from 5.37 million b/d in 2023.
India’s oil i...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Shipping via the sea lanes forms the backbone of trade corridors between the European Union and China, accounting for 90% of trade. According to Eurostat, imports from China in 2022 amounted to 627 billion euros, and exports amounted to 234 billion euros. The largest importer of...
