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BRICS finalises $100bn currency reserve fund

BRICS finalises $100bn currency reserve fund

The CRA was announced during the fifth BRICS Summit in Durban earlier in March this year.

“Need to counter negative perception about SA”

“Need to counter negative perception about SA”

South Africa's finance minister said all stakeholders in mining industry must come together for renewed investment.

Cameron recalls Parliament over Syria crisis

Cameron recalls Parliament over Syria crisis

Last week the Syrian opposition claimed that some 1,300 people were killed in a chemical weapon attack.

Rupee will find appropriate level- India FM

Rupee will find appropriate level- India FM

The nation's currency has lost around 15 per cent against the dollar since May this year.

Brazil appoints new foreign minister

Brazil appoints new foreign minister

Diplomatic tensions with Bolivia resulted in Antonio Patriota resigning on Monday.

China industrial profits rise in July

China industrial profits rise in July

The state statistics bureau said on Monday that the Chinese economy is showing clear signs of stabilisation.

Russia: US decision to cancel Syria talks “regrettable”

Russia: US decision to cancel Syria talks “regrettable”

Russia says talks would have been "exceptionally useful" at a time of rampant military threats.

White House: Obama to meet Putin at G20

White House: Obama to meet Putin at G20

A spokesperson provided no details whether the two leaders would also meet privately.

China ratifies Shanghai free trade zone

China ratifies Shanghai free trade zone

The proposal has already been approved by the Chinese Cabinet or State Council in July.

Indian Parliament passes Food Security Bill

Indian Parliament passes Food Security Bill

The national food security bill aims to provide subsidised food grain to around 800 million people.