New hire for Veridas to build on face access success in Brazil, Southern Cone

Veridas is reinforcing its commitment to Brazil and the Southern Cone with the appointment of Anders Hartington as Regional Director, according to a release from the Spain-headquartered company. Veridas is not new to the region; it provides face...

Climate change: Brazil and France researchers gather in Amazon

The global challenge of tackling climate change has strengthened ties between Brazil and France in scientific efforts focused on the Amazon. Researchers from both countries are meeting in Belém, Pará state, to launch a new season of projects...

Alternative fuels in Brazil, August 2025

We return to Brazil this week where Cimento Itambé has inaugurated a new kiln at its plant in Balsa Nova, Parana. The US$92m investment has added 0.6Mt/yr of cement production capacity to the unit, bringing its total to 3Mt/yr. Notably, the new...

Tinubu Meets Nigerians In Brazil, Urges Commitment To National Renewal

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with members of the Nigerian community in Brazil, encouraging them to remain engaged in the country’s ongoing reforms and to continue contributing positively as ambassadors abroad.... President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...

Indonesia seeks carbon trading potential at COP30 in Brazil

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government will be exploring carbon trading potential at the 30th Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil in November, with several countries showing interest in purchasing Indonesian carbon. "We will also...

Wale Edun Champions Nigeria–Brazil Economic Cooperation in São Paulo

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, today led Nigeria’s economic delegation to a high-level Business Roundtable hosted by Citi at its São Paulo headquarters. The meeting took place on the...

Methane emissions rise in Brazil

Brazilian emissions of a potent greenhouse gas called methane increased 6 percent between 2020 and 2023, the year in which the world's largest beef exporter reached the second-highest level of methane emissions ever, or 21.1 million tons....

Methane emissions rise in Brazil, the world’s largest beef exporter

By Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian emissions of a potent greenhouse gas called methane increased 6% between 2020 and 2023, the year in which the world’s largest beef exporter reached the second-highest level of methane emissions ever, or...

Indonesia to Push Carbon Sales Potential at COP30 in Brazil

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia will place carbon trading at the center of its agenda during the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled to take place this November in Belém, Brazil...

Cross-border tech transfers and Brazil’s tax ‘misread’

The Brazilian Federal Supreme Court has delivered its definitive ruling on General Repercussion Matter No. 914, settling the long-standing debate over the constitutional validity of applying the contribution for intervention in the economic domain...

Seismic imaging reveals hidden potential of deepwater Foz do Amazonas Basin offshore Brazil

By Eduardo Leaubon, Viridien Exploration activity along the Equatorial Atlantic Margins has intensified in recent years, driven by major oil discoveries in the Guyana-Suriname basins, where proven reserves now exceed 18 billion barrels. However,...

USTR launches trade investigation against Brazil

NGX Group CEO projects capital market as catalyst for Nigeria-Brazil growth

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Temi Popoola, has positioned capital markets as a critical lever for unlocking inclusive growth in Nigeria–Brazil relations, underscoring the role of...

President Tinubu Hosts NGX Group Board and Sec Director-General in Brazil, Invited To NGX Trading Floor

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria's capital market's remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. He noted the phenomenal rise in market capitalization and increased trading activity, which have broadened...

NGX Group Explores Ways To Deepen Nigeria-Brazil Investment Ties

The group managing director/chief executive officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc, Temi Popoola, has emphasised the critical role of capital markets in strengthening Nigeria–Brazil trade and investment ties, particularly by creating...

Tinubu Hosts NGX Group Board, Sec. Director-General in Brazil‎‎

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. ‎ ‎He noted the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity, which have broadened...

Brazil seeks new markets as U.S. tariff hits exporters

SAO PAULO, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Brazil is negotiating with the United States to roll back a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods while also working to diversify its export markets, Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretary Tatiana Prazeres said Tuesday....

Alisson Becker's wife 'so proud' as update issued on Brazil place

Alisson Becker’s wife Natalia has expressed her delight after her husband achieved another career milestone. Natalia has been married to the Brazilian since 2015 and they have three children together, Helena, Matteo and Rafael. Alisson remains...

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for August 27, 2025

Brazil’s financial markets face a challenging landscape today as temporary deflation, a growing current account deficit, and high interest rates shape sentiment. A temporary energy bonus drove the IPCA-15 index down 0.14% in August, marking...

Brazil’s Market Slips as Inflation Data Surprises and Oil Weakens

Brazil’s main stock index, the Ibovespa, fell 0.18% to 137,771.39 on Tuesday, reflecting a mix of local and global pressures. The move looked small, but the reasons matter. At home, the IPCA-15 inflation preview fell 0.14% in August, the first...