United Arab Emirates

Masdar, TotalEnergies sign deal to expand clean energy access in Africa and Asia

bne IntelliNews February 18, 2025

Masdar and TotalEnergies to collaborate to provide reliable, sustainable electricity to communities in Africa and explore new clean energy opportunities in Southeast Asia.

Brazil to host expanded BRICS summit in July amid US dollar tensions

bne IntelliNews February 17, 2025

Brazil will host leaders from the BRICS nations and their new members in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, as the burgeoning bloc faces growing pressure from the US over plans to reduce dollar dependence in trade.

Brazil drops BRICS currency plan in favour of local payment push

bne intellinews February 14, 2025

Brazil will not pursue a common BRICS currency during its presidency of the bloc this year, focusing instead on facilitating trade in local currencies despite warnings from US President Donald Trump about challenging dollar dominance.

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