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Doris Liew is an economist and assistant research manager at IDEAS Malaysia.
The allure of joining the BRICS economic bloc has captured the attention of several Southeast Asian nations, such as Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. But beyond the headline-grabbing potential of increased trade and investment, crucial questions arise regarding the bloc's capacity to deliver tangible economic advantages.
