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Featured September 13, 2026

Russia’s Direct Investment Fund, BRICS Pay India Agree On Developing Cross-Border Payment Services

Russia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, JSC BRICS Pay; and the Indian government are to collaborate on developing the BRICS Pay platform initially to service Russia-India trade but also to later roll-out an international financial settlement mechanism that all BRICS countries can use, possibly by 2030. It will liberalise global payments capabilities away from the control currently wielded by the United States and Europe, with all the implications this brings.

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Featured September 13, 2026

Russia Begins National Roll Out Of 5G Telecommunications: Impact Analysis

Russia has finally begun to roll out its 5G national infrastructure, with the technology able to provide the digitalisation of finance and all industrial enterprises, the control of autonomous vehicles and robotic systems, the development of telemedicine, the operation of smart city systems, the connection of Internet of Things devices, and the creation of private technological networks at industrial sites. It will revolutionise the Russian economy.

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September 12, 2026

2026 BRICS Summit And President Putin’s India Visit: What To Expect

The 2026 BRICS Heads of State Summit begins on Saturday, September 12, with India hosting in New Delhi. The summit brings together an enlarged 11-member BRICS at a time of geopolitical conflict, energy disruption, trade tensions and renewed concern about the resilience of global supply chains. Representing about 49% of the world’s population, 40% of global GDP and nearly 26% of world trade, we deep dive the event, examine what to look out for, opportunities to develop, problems to overcome, and the longer term implications for world trade.

September 12, 2026

Russia To Export Il-114-300 Aircraft To India Once Localisation Agreements Are Approved

Indian airlines have firmed up orders for 105 Ilyushin-114-300 turboprops in a unique arrangement: the initial batch of aircraft will be built in Russia and overseen by India engineers. The production line and technology transfer will then be passed to India where the aircraft will then be made under a licencing agreement with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).

September 12, 2026

India Joint Venture Partners To Manufacture Pharmaceutical Products In Moscow & Kaluga

Indian pharmaceutical companies are investing in Russia and building production facilities to produce various drugs. Tens of millions of dollars are being invested into production facilities in Russia Special Economic Zones near Moscow, Kaluga and the Russian Far East. They are replacing the Western pharma companies who exited in 2022.

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September 12, 2026

India-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Progress

Significant progress has been made on the proposed India-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement. The Eurasian Economic Commissioner for Trade stated that the next round of talks in November “should be the key round of negotiations and will be centered around the key questions of access to each other’s markets.” They are scheduled just before Modi’s planned visit to Moscow, suggesting a deal could be imminent.

September 12, 2026

Russia-Vietnam Bilateral Relations – A Deep Dive into the 50-Point Joint Statement, 21 Deals and Other Major Outcomes: Analysis

Most reports on the Putin-To Lam meetings omitted details of the two countries 50-Point Joint Statement and the 21 strategic development documents. In this follow-up artcle we identify in detail exactly what these were and the implications for Russia-Vietnam-ASEAN trade development. It is essential reading for anyone involved in ASEAN affairs.

September 11, 2026

Sberbank Medical AI Launching Facial Diagnostics AI In Asia

Russia’s SberMedicalAI is making inroads into medical markets in the Middle East and Asia with a new, AI powered mirror diagnostic device that detects changes in facial appearance and can analyse changes in blood pressure, pulse, elasticity of the vascular wall, stress and fatigue levels, body mass index, risk of type II diabetes, as well as cholesterol and glycated hemoglobin levels.

September 11, 2026

Kazakhstan Approves New Russian Diabetes Drug

Russia’s Promomed biopharmaceutical company has received approval from the Kazakh Ministry of Health to supply Tirzetta, a drug used in the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus and obesity. It is also commonly marketed as a ‘beauty’ weight loss medication. According to the WHO, 56% of Kazakhstan’s adult population are overweight.

September 11, 2026

Russian Shipments Of Aluminium To Brazil Increase Nearly 190%

Russian exports to aluminium to Brazil have risen 190% as US import tariffs of 50% on the imported metal have created a glut on the market, and a global decline in prices. Major producers such as Rusal are looking to offload inventory amongst increased global aluminium supply competition.

September 10, 2026

Russia-Vietnam Bilateral Relations, Trade, Infrastructure & Development: September 2026 Update

The Russian and Vietnamese Presidents have met in Moscow with sizeable delegations accompanying them. Comprehensive talks were held concerning energy, infrastructure, investments and finance, with an emphasis on direct Moscow-Hanoi rail connectivity, nuclear power, and a near-tripling of bilateral trade by 2030. We provide full details of what was discussed and the implications for Vietnam and the wider ASEAN region.