By bno - Bangkok bureau Russia has publicly endorsed Vietnam's aspirations to join the influential BRICS bloc, a move that could significantly bolster Hanoi's global standing and economic prospects.

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Russia will facilitate Vietnam's participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country,” the countries said in a joint statement on Wednesday after ...

BRICS was formed by Brazil ... Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, left, and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong awarded with the Russian Order of Friendship shake hands following a ceremony ...