Putin calls for fair international system in Asia-Pacific

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his address to the 10th Eastern Economic Forum, emphasised Russia's commitment to actively contribute to building a fair system of international relations across the Asia-Pacific Region (APR).

According to the Russian leader, as the global economic centre of gravity continues to shift toward the Asia-Pacific, new opportunities emerge for local nations to forge mutually beneficial ties—not only bilaterally, but also through multilateral frameworks like the #SCO and #BRICS.

"Russia remains open to constructive dialogue with all interested partners and is committed to playing an active role in joint efforts to build a fair system of international relations in the Asia-Pacific—one based on genuine equality and mutual respect for each other’s legitimate interests," the message reads.

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Moscow welcomes Fashion Week and BRICS+ Fashion Summit

The international BRICS+ Fashion Summit has officially opened in Moscow, running through August 30 at the Zaryadye Concert Hall. This year’s event showcases collections from designers across Armenia, Brazil, India, China, Turkey, South Africa, and beyond. Designers from Guatemala and Nicaragua will be making their debut on this stage. A record-breaking 1,200+ applications were submitted by Russian brands, with strong representation from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Krasnodar, and Novosibirsk.

“This is the third edition of the #BRICS Fashion Forum in Moscow. Experts from around the globe are gathering to explore joint projects, investment opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and key directions for the industry’s future,” shared Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

The BRICS+ Fashion Summit is a highlight of Moscow Fashion Week. Full schedules and registration are available on the official website.

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IV Territory of Energy Dialogue (TED) Conference

This autumn, Moscow will host the IV Annual Territory of Energy Dialogue (TED) Conference. The full business programme is now available on the official website (in Russian).

Organised by the Roscongress Foundation and the Russian Energy Agency, with support from the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, the conference will feature the annual meeting of the BRICS Energy Research Platform—an initiative dedicated to advancing international energy dialogue.

The Platform’s core mission is to promote sustainable energy development through multilateral cooperation in energy research, technology, policy, and innovation. It facilitates broad dialogue aimed at ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy sources, while strengthening both energy security within BRICS and the group’s influence on the global energy agenda.

⏰ October 15–16
📍 Gostiny Dvor, Moscow

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China ready to enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation with Brazil

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China stands ready to enhance strategic mutual trust with Brazil, firmly support each other and deepen practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have forged solid mutual trust and friendship, and jointly provided important strategic guidance for the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, Wang said.

At present, international trade is facing great uncertainties and multilateralism is encountering serious challenges, he said, noting that it is of great significance for BRICS countries to carry out close coordination.

"Wang said that Brazil has fully fulfilled its duties as the rotating chair of BRICS and made the Rio de Janeiro Summit a success, which promoted the solidarity and cooperation among the Global South countries. China highly appreciates Brazil's efforts," he added.

Noting that the current international situation is undergoing complex changes, Wang said that China is willing to strengthen coordination with Brazil, join hands with BRICS countries to resist unilateralism and bullying acts, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, and promote the reform and improvement of the global governance system.

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BRICS New Development Bank issues $978 million in panda bonds

The New Development Bank (NDB) has successfully issued a three-year panda bond valued at 7 billion yuan ($978 million) on the Chinese interbank bond market, as reported by the Bank's Press Service.

"The Bank targets to provide 30% of its total financing commitments in national currencies of member countries," stated NDB Chief Financial Officer Monale Ratsoma.

This issuance marks the first step under the NDB's newly launched programme to release yuan bonds totalling 50 billion yuan ($7 billion).

"The transaction garnered strong interest from investors, with the order book being oversubscribed by 1.28 times," the bank noted.

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Collaboration is Currency: BRICS+ Fashion Elevates Emerging Designers

Beyond the United States, there is a world that not only embraces but also celebrates Black and Brown creatives, said Nichole M. Bess, CEO & Founder of Noir Fashion Week, on the sidelines of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow.

🧵🌟She explained that Noir Fashion Week was founded to support BIPOC designers who had often been excluded from major industry platforms and lacked the right business infrastructure. Now in its eighth season, Noir continues to advance their presence on the world stage.

🗣Speaking to Sputnik Africa, Bess noted she had never felt so “respected, loved, and seen” as she did at the summit, underscoring her belief that “collaboration is currency.” She praised the summit’s hospitality, organization, and commitment to creating opportunities for emerging designers.

🇷🇺 Her message to skeptics back home: don’t underestimate Moscow. The city, she said, is not only beautiful, but filled with warmth and people who make you feel truly welcome.

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'Great Networking Event': CEO of Accra Fashion Week on BRICS+ Fashion Summit

Speaking on the sidelines of the meeting, Nana Tamaklo, founder and CEO of Accra Fashion Week and FashionGhana.com, described the event as "amazing." Following last year's decision to create the BRICS International Fashion Federation, he's eager to see what happens next.

"It's a very impressive organization. They're doing very well, and I hope to be more part of the upcoming events and the activities," Tamaklo told Sputnik Africa.

⚫️Regarding the challenges facing new designers seeking to rival established global brands, Tamaklo observed that big brands are now adopting marketing strategies that were once unique to smaller, newer brands.

"So if you have a plan, you need to move on it very quickly" he warned.

He also added that the AI technology is going to give a platform to more and more people. He expressed hope that in the future, "it's going to boil down to who really has the good brand and who really has the good designs."

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"Strategic partnership" in politics, economy, culture: Putin on Russia, China

Russian President Vladimir Putin highly praised the level of Russian-Chinese relations across various spheres, from international politics to cinema and sports. In a written interview with the Xinhua news agency, the Russian leader discussed the agenda of his upcoming visit to China and shared his vision of what the two countries can offer each other and the entire world. The text of the interview was published on the Kremlin’s website.

In an interview, Putin hailed cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in multilateral formats such as the United Nations, the G20, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (#SCO) – and especially "within #BRICS to expand its role as a key pillar of global architecture".

"We stand united in strengthening BRICS’ ability to address pressing global challenges, share similar views on regional and international security, and take a common stand against discriminatory sanctions that hinder the socioeconomic development of BRICS members and the world at large," the Russian president said.

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China to uphold 'BRICS spirit,' Chinese envoy says

Beijing will uphold the "BRICS spirit" by strengthening unity and joint efforts with its partners, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui declared.

"The Chinese side will implement the agreements reached by the two heads of state and, together with BRICS partners including Russia, further reinforce unity and cooperation, deepen practical collaboration in trade, the economy, and investment, enhance resilience against external risks and challenges, safeguard the multilateral trading system, defend international justice, and give strong impetus to building an equitable, orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization," Zhang said.

According to the envoy, BRICS cooperation has been steadily expanding in scope and influence:

"Through the joint efforts of China, Russia, and other BRICS members, the mechanism has grown stronger, its outreach has widened, and its international standing has risen. Today, #BRICS is a reliable pillar of cooperation in the Global South and an engine of growth," he concluded.

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