Author: BRICS+ Consulting Group

Global Oil Demand Rises as Brazil Sets Record Production

Global oil demand has continued its steady rise in 2025, averaging 104.4 million barrels per day through 17 September, up 520,000 barrels year on year, driven by strong industrial activity and robust transport demand outside the US. In contrast, US container arrivals and cargo flights are slowing, slightly limiting domestic

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BRICS+ Series: eThekwini Strategically Engaging in the New Industrial Revolution

eThekwini Municipality, which includes Durban, South Africa, is actively involved in the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR) at the BRICS PartNIR Innovation Center (BPIC) in Xiamen, China. This participation highlights eThekwini’s dedication to innovation, smart city development, and global cooperation. These efforts align with the municipality’s broader objectives

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BRICS+ Series: eThekwini Strategically Engaging in the New Industrial Revolution

eThekwini Municipality, which includes Durban, South Africa, is actively involved in the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR) at the BRICS PartNIR Innovation Center (BPIC) in Xiamen, China. This participation highlights eThekwini’s dedication to innovation, smart city development, and global cooperation. These efforts align with the municipality’s broader objectives

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