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10 questions on what 2026 holds for Asia

America’s waning appetite for global leadership is spawning levels of uncertainty and unreliability that many countries are unaccustomed to navigating.

Indonesia assigns $1.3 billion to BRICS-led New Development Bank

Indonesia expects its contributions to the New Development Bank to help fund sustainable development projects.

China doubles down on Brics to defend free trade but grouping’s divisions remain

Chinese President Xi Jinping, flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, leading world leaders in Beijing on Sept 3.

Brics leaders denounce protectionism, tariff ‘blackmail’

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva waves as he attends the Independence Day parade in Brasilia, Brazil September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Brazil’s Lula, China’s Xi discuss Brics, bilateral opportunities

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after a signing ceremony and a joint press conference, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/Pool/File Photo

Lula, Putin discuss stronger Brazil-Russia ties in phone call

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva before a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025. Alexei Nikolsky/Host agency RIA Novosti/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Brazil’s Lula says he will discuss Trump tariffs with Brics group

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks on during an interview with Reuters at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, August 6, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

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