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Should Southeast Asia join BRICS?

New: You can now listen to articles. SINGAPORE: A desire to diversify their options in the global economic arena is among the reasons why a growing list of Southeast Asian states are keen to join the BRICS group of emerging economies, say analysts, with Malaysia the latest to express interest.

Which countries are joining BRICS?

Malaysia and Thailand are the latest nations in Southeast Asia to express interest in joining the expanded BRICS group of emerging economies. Last year, BRICS decided to expand its membership, inviting Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to join the bloc Image: Sergei Bobylev/TASS/dpa/picture alliance

Will China and Thailand become BRICS members?

China has been Malaysia's largest trading partner for the past 15 years and Thailand's biggest for 11 years, according to official data. Both these Southeast Asian nations becoming BRICS members "will enhance their relationship with China," Chin told DW.

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