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The BRICS are discussing the creation of a single payment system based on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs): India is promoting the idea of "linking" national CBDCs for trade and tourism settlements and may take the initiative to the BRICS 2026 summit. This is not a "single currency", but new payment "rails" that will potentially speed up transfers and reduce fees. We analyze the benefits for foreign economic activity and barriers — from interoperability to compliance and clearing.

Madagascar announced South Africa's support for obtaining the status of a BRICS partner country. According to President Mikael Randrianirina, the request was accepted during a visit to Pretoria, and Madagascar may receive an invitation to the BRICS summit under the Indian presidency in 2026. At the same time, the decision on partnership is made only by consensus of all participants, therefore, the support of South Africa is an important, but not the final step.

Egypt has confirmed its support for India's upcoming BRICS presidency in 2026. On the sidelines of the G20 summit, the ministers of the two countries discussed the development of economic and investment projects, as well as prospects for cooperation in technology and innovation.

A Chinese expert said that the G20 summit in South Africa could be a historic event for Africa. Taking place on the continent for the first time, the leaders' meeting has the potential to launch new initiatives in infrastructure, energy, and sustainable development, paving the way for Africa to play a more active role in global politics.

Expert Lubarto Sartoyo called the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia the key event of the year. The meeting of the leaders of the region is devoted to issues of sustainable growth, digital integration and the expansion of the association — East Timor has joined ASEAN.

At the TransRussia summit, experts discussed how logistics for e-commerce can be both fast, affordable and customer-oriented.

The first official meeting of the customs departments of Russia and Indonesia took place at the BRICS summit. The parties discussed strengthening cooperation and preparations for signing a bilateral agreement.

The results of the BRICS 2025 summit in Rio de Janeiro: the expansion of settlements in national currencies, the strengthening of the New Development Bank, the pause in the admission of new members and the reaction of the United States.

During the meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Tinh discussed the current level and prospects of economic cooperation between the two countries.

The economic and investment cooperation of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will receive a powerful boost in the near future. This statement was made by the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special representative of the President of the Russian Federation Kirill Dmitriev on the sidelines of the SCO summit, which is taking place in China.