Brics expansion could hinder the bloc's geopolitical aspirations
The Bric countries started meeting formally in 2014 to improve economic cooperation, and added South Africa in 2010 to become Brics.
Singapore being tested again amid geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, says PM
Lee Hsien Loong however expects positive economic growth this year.
Warmer ties with Russia unlikely, even as geopolitical ground continues to shift
Malaysia's trade volume with Russia is nominal while its geopolitical interests differ from those of other Asean member states.