An overview of major scientific and infrastructure projects launched across BRICS nations, along with key insights from the most compelling research on the future development prospects of the bloc’s member states.

In January, the biggest Southeast Asian nation in population and GDP terms became a fully-fledged member of BRICS. What opportunities will this partnership unlock?

Food security and agricultural sector collaboration is a top priority for BRICS nations, says Lev Mazaraki, Chairman of the Board at Stilobat Group. In an interview with BRICS Business Magazine, he shared his outlook on the sector’s growth prospects and pointed to the areas with the greatest investment appeal.

Creating a modern chemical industry is a strategic task for economic and spatial development that can ensure import independence and sovereignty in Russia. The new chemical cluster in Usolye-­Sibirskoye in the Irkutsk Region is a successful example of comprehensive territorial development that can become a model for creating modern agglomerations and scientific production centres across the country, one of the elements of the large-­scale reassembly programme for domestic chemistry, Maria Vasilkova notes.

Towards the end of last year, the investment community was abuzz: the IPO of Chinese premium cosmetics manufacturer Mao Geping demonstrated the world’s best performance over the previous four years, instantly making its founder, makeup artist Mao Geping, a billionaire. Investors’ keen interest in the brand stemmed from its remarkable results both locally and globally. Yet, this wasn’t an isolated case. As Chinese companies continue to conquer new segments of local and global economies, researchers are striving to identify the key secrets behind their success, offering valuable lessons for other businesses venturing onto unfamiliar markets.