Brazil Retailer Magazine Luiza to pay US$56 Million for Digital Payments Fintech Hub
Brazilian retailer Magazine Luiza SA has agreed to buy financial technology firm Hub Prepaid Participações SA for R$290 million (US$56...
December 21, 2020Topic
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Brazil´s São Paulo State Should Receive 10.8 Million Doses of Coronavac Vaccine by December 31st, Governor Says
Brazil’s São Paulo governor João Doria said in a press conference on Monday the state will receive 5.5 million doses...
December 21, 2020
“Death Care” Industry on Investors’ Radar in Brazil; Startups in “Death Tech” Multiplying
Last month's IPO (Initial Public Offering) request by Cortel, a Rio Grande do Sul based funeral group, exposed a market...
December 21, 2020
Brazilian Soccer’s Outmoded Ownership Model Limits Growth – Consultancy
Brazilian soccer clubs continue to work under an old model, which limits their growth. Such is the finding of a...
December 21, 2020
Survey: Eight in Ten Brazilians Say They Had Covid-19 or Know Someone Who Did
Almost half of respondents said that the person infected is a close friend. The survey also points out that the...
December 21, 2020
Government Affirms that Partnerships Place Brazil in New Era of Space Exploration
On the eve of the Brazilian Space Agency's 30th anniversary, its president Carlos Moura highlights the agency's role, linked to...
December 21, 2020
Authorities Close Party with 600 People in Foz do Iguaçu
Health inspection agents on Sunday, December 20th, closed a party in the municipality of Foz do Iguacu in the Brazilian...
December 20, 2020
Brazil’s Scandal-ridden Odebrecht Company Changes Name; Attempting to Turn Over a new Leaf
Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht announced on Friday, December 18th, it has changed its name to Novonor, attempting to turn over...
December 20, 2020
Twelve People Die in Floods, Landslides in South Brazil
At least 12 people died Thursday, December 17th, in floods and landslides sparked by heavy rains in Presidente Getulio, a...
December 18, 2020