Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.”

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By bno - Bangkok bureau Russia has publicly endorsed Vietnam's aspirations to join the influential BRICS bloc, a move that could significantly bolster Hanoi's global standing and economic prospects. This support was articulated in a joint communique released following a visit by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to Vietnam,

“Hanoi is still cautious of what the Trump administration will think about BRICS and the potential consequences of becoming a full member in the worst-case scenario. Meanwhile, the benefits are ...

HANOI, Vietnam — Russia will facilitate Vietnam's participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country,” the countries said in a joint statement on Wednesday after ...

HANOI, Vietnam — Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country,” the countries said in a joint statement on Wednesday after ...

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