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FACT FILE: The South Africa gateway

FACT FILE: The South Africa gateway

According to Standard Bank, BRICS-Africa trade will increase from $150 billion in 2010 to $530 billion in 2015.

Online retail in Russia triples in the past four years

Online retail in Russia triples in the past four years

The number of internet users in Russia approached 60 million by the end of last year.

Russia-China oil trade gets strategic boost

Russia-China oil trade gets strategic boost

Rosneft has agreed to boost crude supplies to China after a visit by the the president of the company.

Russian Vodka production drops by a third

Russian Vodka production drops by a third

All of the major Russian vodka producers have experienced a decline.

Analysts trim Brazil’s 2013 inflation forecasts

Analysts trim Brazil’s 2013 inflation forecasts

Experts continue to worry that economic recovery will slow down due to a rise in consumer prices.

Pakistan’s Shia seek protection after deadly attacks

The minority group says the government and the military have done little to protect them from militants.

Yen drops as Japan avoids G20 censure

Bank officials say the yen could likely reach the 100 mark to the US dollar.

Report: Trade within BRICS surged in 2012

Report: Trade within BRICS surged in 2012

BRICS nations, led by China, want to also increase trade with the African continent.

Fifth BRICS Summit to “break new ground”

Fifth BRICS Summit to “break new ground”

The Chinese foreign minister has met his South African counterpart to discuss Summit preparations.

Regional football league in Russia opens next autumn

Regional football league in Russia opens next autumn

The Unified Football Championship has been compared to a revived Soviet championship.