In a move that has caught the attention of global energy analysts, OPEC+ has accelerated its reintroduction of oil supply into the global market far ahead of schedule. Originally planned as a gradual, year-long strategy, the alliance, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia has now been compressed into just a
Saudi Arabia is rapidly moving forward in its bid to become a regional leader in autonomous transport, launching pilot trials for self-driving vehicles in the capital city of Riyadh. These live trials mark a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s broader Vision 2030 strategy, which includes a goal of making 15%
Saudi Arabia is rapidly moving forward in its bid to become a regional leader in autonomous transport, launching pilot trials for self-driving vehicles in the capital city of Riyadh. These live trials mark a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s broader Vision 2030 strategy, which includes a goal of making 15%
South African exports to the United States have been slapped with a 30% tariff. A blow, yes, but not a surprise. These tariffs don’t exist in a vacuum. They are the latest move in a pattern of increasing diplomatic pressure from the United States, and they arrive on the back
São Paulo’s agribusiness sector reinforced its leadership in the first quarter of 2025 by posting a US $4.90 billion trade surplus. Although this figure represents a 19.9% decrease year-on-year, it underscores the state’s enduring importance to Brazil’s export economy. The results, released by the São Paulo State Department of Agriculture and Supply
São Paulo’s agribusiness sector reinforced its leadership in the first quarter of 2025 by posting a US $4.90 billion trade surplus. Although this figure represents a 19.9% decrease year-on-year, it underscores the state’s enduring importance to Brazil’s export economy. The results, released by the São Paulo State Department of Agriculture and Supply
By 2025, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has become one of the world’s most ambitious economic integration initiatives. Uniting 54 African nations into a single market, the AfCFTA aims to boost intra-African trade, foster industrialisation, and lessen reliance on external entities. Concurrently, BRICS, which has expanded to include
China’s manufacturing sector saw a modest dip in activity this July, driven by seasonal patterns and weather-related disruptions. Beneath the surface however, the sector is undergoing a measured, strategic evolution. While the headline Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped slightly to 49.3 just below the neutral threshold of 50 it would
In 2024, BRICS expanded its membership to include Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Ethiopia, and others, transforming from an emerging-market coalition into a significant force in global energy. This enlarged group, now known as BRICS+, comprises some of the world’s leading oil and gas producers. It now accounts
In 2024, BRICS expanded its membership to include Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Ethiopia, and others, transforming from an emerging-market coalition into a significant force in global energy. This enlarged group, now known as BRICS+, comprises some of the world’s leading oil and gas producers. It now accounts
