Both Jakarta and Hanoi seek to preserve strategic autonomy while navigating an increasingly polarized international environment. BRICS may offer a third path.

The expanded BRICS bloc, now representing a significant portion of global population and GDP, is intensifying efforts towards local currency settlements and de-dollarization to reduce reliance on the US dollar and counter Western influence.

Indonesia’s entry into Brics signals a bold diplomatic shift, but raises concerns over Asean unity and ties with the US. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Leaders of the BRICS nations have officially welcomed Indonesia as the newest member of the group, further expanding the bloc’s global influence. Additionally, ten countries — Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Cuba, Vietnam ...

Ten new countries have joined BRICS as partners at the 17th Summit of the organization in Brazil, while Indonesia became its member country. Earlier in 2024, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE had also formally joined the group.

President Prabowo Subianto has informed that he and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have agreed to broaden the scope of bilateral ties by

Minister Prasetyo Hadi explained that the United States' import tariffs apply not only to Indonesia but also to other countries.

Jakarta understands the importance of maintaining cooperation with both China and the United States, as demonstrated by Prabowo’s attendance at the BRICS Summit and his efforts to negotiate with the Trump administration.

International relations observer Andrea Abdul Rahman Azzqy stated that the outcome of the 2025 BRICS Leaders’ Summit should serve as a gateway for

The 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro concluded without the presence of the presidents of China, Russia and Iran. Russia and Iran were represented by their foreign ministers, and China by their premier.