New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Vietnam could contribute valuable development experience to BRICS and may emerge as a leading candidate for membership in any future expansion of the grouping, according to Professor Gulshan Sachdeva of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Talking to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, scheduled for September 12-13, he said Vietnam is an important country with significant potential to contribute to BRICS' development. Over the past year, it has emerged as an increasingly important economy and a notable manufacturing hub, particularly in textiles and garments, electronics and other industries. Vietnam has also managed its relations with regional and global partners effectivel...