By bno - Surabaya bureau The Centre of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has urged the Indonesian government to remain vigilant about potential threats from US President-elect Donald Trump following Indonesia’s official membership in the BRICS economic bloc,

Indonesia has become the newest member of the BRICS group of developing nations, in a move that could further bolster the Global South as Donald Trump’s trade policies pose risks to world economy.

Indonesia's BRICS membership can pave the way for the country to unlock 8 percent growth through a sped up industrialization process.

The decision to apply for membership reflects President Prabowo Subianto’s more proactive approach to foreign policy.

Indonesia will formally join BRICS as a full member, Brazil's government said on Monday, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Indonesia has officially joined BRICS as a full member, according to an announcement by Brazil’s government on Monday.

Introduction to a Historic Milestone Indonesia became the newest member of the BRICS group on Monday, marking a significant milestone for Southeast Asia’s largest nation. Brazil, a founding member of the bloc,

Brazil announced on Monday that Indonesia has been accepted as a full member of the BRICS (BRICS) developing countries' bloc. Brazil will preside over the group in 2025. The inclusion of the fourth-most populous country in the world strengthens the bloc.