BRICS Expansion 2025: Malaysia & Thailand Latest to Apply
The BRICS alliance is undergoing a significant transformation. The imminent influx of 30 new countries into the BRICS alliance signals a seismic shift in the global economic landscape, with developing nations increasingly seeking alternative partnerships. But recent developments show that the number of interested countries has grown even further. Which countries have applied to join BRICS in 2025?
This article provides the latest updates on countries vying to join the BRICS economic bloc. In August, BRICS countries held a summit in South Africa. Several important updates came out of this meeting, and the bloc announced new members that would be joining in 2024.
BRICS 2025 Expansion: A Surge of Interest
The allure of BRICS as a multipolar alternative to traditional Western-led institutions is undeniable. More than 20 countries, including Algeria, Bangladesh, and Nigeria, have formally applied to join BRICS, hoping to be part of a multipolar world order.
The latest report indicates that 36 countries have applied to join the BRICS alliance this year in 2025. All 36 countries have formally submitted their expression of interest, highlighting the growing momentum behind the expansion.
Malaysia and Thailand Officially Apply to Join BRICS in 2025
The two new developing countries that have applied to join BRICS in 2025 in the last two months are Malaysia and Thailand. The two new developing countries that have applied to join BRICS in 2025 in the last two months are Malaysia and Thailand. Thailand’s interest in joining BRICS aligns with China’s goals of increased regional influence and economic cooperation. Thailand’s interest in joining BRICS aligns with its ambition for economic diversification and reduced reliance on traditional Western markets.
Stay tuned for further updates as the BRICS alliance continues to evolve and reshape the global economic landscape.