China, Russia and Iran jointly called for putting an end to all illegal unilateral sanctions, after senior diplomats from the three countries gathered in Beijing on Friday for talks on Tehran’s nuclear issues. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu chaired the meeting, which was also attended by Russian Deputy Foreign
On the website of DIRCO, Taipei Liaison Office has been changed to Taipei Commercial Office, which reflects more accurately the office’s role and nature. This is viewed as an important step of finalising the relocation of the Taipei office, which is expected on 31 March, 2025. This decision aligns with
On the website of DIRCO, Taipei Liaison Office has been changed to Taipei Commercial Office, which reflects more accurately the office’s role and nature. This is viewed as an important step of finalising the relocation of the Taipei office, which is expected on 31 March, 2025. This decision aligns with
The Middle East is experiencing a significant geopolitical shift as Iran’s Axis of Resistance, a network of Iranian-backed militias and political organisations spanning Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, faces unprecedented decline. This coalition, rooted in Shi’a Islamism and anti-Western, anti-Zionist ideologies, has long served as Iran’s primary tool
For decades, the automotive industry has been dominated by a few heavyweights. The United States produced iconic giants like Ford, Europe proudly displayed brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, while Japan showcased the reliability of Toyota. A seismic shift is however underway in the automotive landscape, and at the centre
Embraer, a Brazilian aerospace giant, soars as a world leader in aircraft manufacturing. With over 18,000 employees and more than 8,000 planes delivered, it holds the title of third-largest aircraft producer globally. Embraer’s success story is fueled not only by its innovative technology but by strategic partnerships within the BRICS
SA and China sign energy deal to help Eskom cut emissions South Africa continues to be a benefactor of China’s largesse as the second largest economy in the world has agreed to assist South Africa to improve its ageing coal-fired electricity generation units and expand its transmission lines. Minister of
Members of BRICS would continue discussions on ways to boost the use of national currencies in trade and investment, President Cyril Ramaphosa said yesterday. “We will continue discussions on practical measures to facilitate trade and investment flows through the increased use of local currencies,” Ramaphosa said during the BRICS summit.
The 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg has attracted widespread media attention with 1 356 media people being accredited. What is somewhat surprising is the interest shown by media from outside the BRICS grouping. Samira Othman from the Swedish Broadcast Radio said she was interested to see whether the expansion in the
THE 15TH BRICS Summit held in South Africa has given a lifeline to Russia as there was consensus on the use of local currencies in international trade and financial transactions between member states. The summit came to an epic end yesterday with the adoption of the Johannesburg II Declaration and
