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Richard Mann

Richard Mann is an experienced journalist with a specialty in global markets, economic trends, and theoretical analysis. With a career focused on delivering expert insights and clear reporting, he is recognized for covering financial developments, policy analysis, and the underlying principles of economic theory. Richard’s work emphasizes clarity, precision, and a balanced approach to complex financial issues.

Swiss Attorney General Refunds Millions to Brazil

Crimefighters in Switzerland and Brazil pledged to intensify cooperation to resolve the sprawling corruption case linked to Brazilian state oil firm Petrobras in which around US$ 701 million (700 million Swiss francs) remain frozen in the alpine country.

Ford Launches Layoff Program in Bahia

The Brazilian unit of Ford Motor Company said on Tuesday it was initiating a voluntary layoff program for its plant in Camaçari, in the northeast state of Bahia, with the objective to cut workforce it said was in excess of current needs.

São Paulo Governor Proposes 23 Percent Cut to Culture Budget

Nineteen federally-funded museums, cultural institutions and events in São Paulo could be impacted by steep budget cuts proposed by the state’s governor João Doria.

Curitiba Lowers Taxes for Startups

Twelve IT companies have recently threatened to leave Curitiba because of taxes on services (ISS) of five percent. City Hall is now responding and wants to lower the taxes.

Brazil Considered Latin America’s Technology Innovation Leader

Brazil is home to eight of Latin America's most innovative firms, according to the "The state of innovation in Latin America," a report published by the Visa Innovation Center.

Brazil Presents Projects Worth US$ 500 Million in United Arab Emirates

Brazil is scheduled to participate in The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), a foreign direct investment event taking place from April 8-10 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Melanie C Confirmed at the São Paulo LGBT Pride Parade

By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - International superstar Melanie C has confirmed her presence at the the world's largest rainbow event. The...

Campo Belo Subway Station of Line 5-Lilás opens in São Paulo

A new subway station has opened in the South Zone of São Paulo.  Campo Belo of Line 5-Lilás is the last of the eleven stations that make up the line connecting Capão Redondo to Chácara Klabin. The stretch is twenty kilometers long.

Brazil Names Major Fashion Company To Slavery “Dirty List”

By Richard Mann - Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Fábula Confecção e Comércio de Roupas was found to be outsourcing the manufacture of...

Brazilian Cities Have Trouble Receiving Government Funds

By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter A survey carried out by the National Confederation of Municipalities (CNM) shows that 98 percent of Brazilian cities have fiscal...

Real Estate Investments Pick Up in Brasília

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After a period of strong recession, the real estate market in the Federal District (DF) is finally picking up....

São Paulo announces business office in China

By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - São Paulo Governor João Doria announced the opening of a business office in the Chinese municipality...

Nearly Forty Thousand Branches of Non-Profit Organizations in Brazil Shut Down due to Crisis

By Richard Mann - Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The economic crisis in Brazil contributed to the closure of 38,700 offices of third...

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