BRICS Members Block Venezuela as Thirty Nations Wait at the Door
BRICS members now total ten after Indonesia joined in January 2025, but over thirty countries wait as Venezuela's blocked bid...
September 4, 2026Section
Guides
Putin Confirmed for BRICS Summit 2026 as Over 30 Nations Wait for a Seat
Putin is confirmed for the BRICS summit 2026 in New Delhi as over 30 nations wait for a seat and...
September 4, 2026
West Africa’s Busiest Transshipment Port Belongs to One of Its Smallest States
The Togo Port of Lome is West Africa's largest transshipment hub, handling 2.06 million containers and underwriting an economy that...
September 4, 2026
Most of the World’s Ylang-Ylang Comes From Three Small Islands
Comoros ylang-ylang supplies most of the world's perfume industry, yet the islands remain at high risk of debt distress and...
September 4, 2026
Brazil’s Hapvida Faces More Stock Pain, Analysts Warn
Hapvida stock decline continues as analysts warn Brazil health insurer could see more losses after a 90% share price drop...
September 4, 2026
Mercosur-Singapore FTA: A User’s Guide for Brazilian Companies
Mercosur-Singapore FTA in force for Brazil since August 2026: who qualifies, how to claim tariff preferences, origin rules, and where...
September 2, 2026
USMCA Review Leaves the Trade Pact in Limbo as the 2036 Expiry Clock Starts
The USMCA 2026 review ended without a confirmed extension. What the July 1 decision, 50% steel tariffs and annual reviews...
August 31, 2026
Self-Employment in Brazil for Foreigners 2026: MEI, CNPJ and Autônomo Guide
Self employment Brazil MEI CNPJ 2026 guide for foreigners: MEI cap R$81,000, DAS R$82-87, digital nomad and investor visa rules,...
August 31, 2026
Buying Property in Brazil as a Foreigner 2026: CPF, Escritura, Cartório and ITBI Guide
Buying property Brazil foreigner 2026 guide: CPF, escritura, cartório, ITBI rates, financing limits and the investor visa threshold, explained step...
August 31, 2026