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Featured September 17, 2026

The Africa, BRICS & SCO Development Framework – A New African-Eurasian Economic Corridor Emerges: Analysis

Africa’s development potential loomed large over both the recent BRICS and SCO summits, with MoU being signed to better integrate economic development, trade and investment. We examine the increasing links between Africa and Eurasia in a detailed and wide-ranging analysis. This report will be of interest to anyone involved in African development.

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Featured September 16, 2026

The New Development Bank’s New Investment Platform: Revolutionizing BRICS Payments and Investments

The (BRICS) New Development Bank has been given a new strategic focus with its New Investment Platform giving it a far more significant role in trade development and investment. This has flown somewhat under the radar and been little commented on – however the implications are substantial. It will significantly improve BRICS trade and investment as well as change global trade flows. We explain the NDB’s New Investment Platform, what it includes, how it works and the impact on project financing and future trade.

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September 15, 2026

Russia, Egypt Bilateral Relations: September 2026 Update

The Russian and Egyptian Presidents have met in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Both had large trade delegations, discussing bilateral development in nuclear energy, industrial cooperation for the wide African market, agriculture, security and tourism. Current bilateral trade is growing at abot 15% per annum. We examine the trade details and developments.

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September 15, 2026

Russia-South Africa Bilateral Update: September 2026

The Russian and South African Presidents met in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, with both having large trade delegations. Discussions focused on boosting agricultural, energy and security ties, with bilateral trade growing by 8.5%. We examine the bilateral trade and recent developments.

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September 15, 2026

Russia, Malaysia Bilateral Relations: September 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with both sides having sizeable delegations. The main points raised were in bilateral agriculture, finance, security, and energy developments and cooperation. We detail these issues as bilateral trade continues to grow by 13% per annum.

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September 15, 2026

The Putin-Modi Meetings In Delhi: Payment Systems, Nuclear Energy, Military and Outer Space 

The Vladimir Putin-Narendra Modi meeting on September 11th was also attended by significant delegations from both sides. Rather more than a diplomatic chat, significant progress was made in financial settlements architecture, India’s nuclear energy programme, Indian manufacturing localisation of Russian designed military equipment. and developments in Outer Space. We provide the full details.

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September 14, 2026

Russia-Ethiopia Bilateral Relations: September 2026 Update

Russia President Putin has met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in New Delhi. Discussions involved significant progress in the nuclear energy, agriculture, manufacturing, digital trade and defence sectors as the two countries trade ties deepen and improve. Bilateral trade has tripled in three years with Ethiopia poised to become a gateway to Eastern Africa for Russian investors. We discuss the reasons why.

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September 14, 2026

India, Russia Agree Investment In A Titanium Sponge Production Investment In India

Russia’s Giredmet Institute, a subsidiary of Rosatom, and India’s ALT Metals have signed a contract to build a trial titanium sponge production facility in India. The product is used in aircraft manufacturing. Russia and India are also discussing the localized production of Russian designed aircraft in India. Several other Rosatom subsidiaries have also signed agreements with Indian firms as the bilateral industrial relationship continues to deepen.

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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.

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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.

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September 10, 2026

China – Russia Investment Trends: September 2026 Update 

China has built up a US$240 billion portfolio of planned investments into Russia. We examine the varying sectors where these are to be implemented, including trends towards bilateral energy corridors, industrial localization, logistics, finance and tourism. With Russian inbound FDI ignored by the West, the Chinese are taking advantage – and may be motivated by the possibility of the United States to begin doing the same- putting serious capital into Russian supply chain infrastructure.

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