Most Influential Brands in Brazil are Technology Companies
This year’s survey shows Google ranking top, followed by YouTube, Facebook and Microsoft.
April 24, 2017Topic
Business
Brazil’s Meirelles Sees Economic Growth if Reforms Approved
Brazilian officials say growth in 2018 may exceed three percent if Congress approves the labor and social security reforms proposed...
April 21, 2017
IMF Says Reforms Needed for Brazil’s Economic Recovery
Entity says despite country’s turbulent political scenario government Temer has pressed ahead with the necessary reforms.
April 20, 2017
Brazil’s Odebrecht Paid US$2.3MM in Bribes for Maracanã Renovation
Sworn testimony from several Odebrecht executives revealed the company paid US$2.3 million in bribes to win the US$228 million (eventually...
April 20, 2017
Brazil Announces Easing of Protectionism in Auto Industry
After criticism of 'exacerbated protectionism’, officials announce possibility of reducing domestic protection measures in the auto industry.
April 19, 2017
U.S. Judge Orders Brazil’s Odebrecht to Pay US$2.6B Fine
Along with its subsidiary, Braskem, Odebrecht is ordered to pay the governments of Brazil, the United States and Switzerland.
April 18, 2017
New Measures to Attract Foreign Tourists Announced in Brazil
Among measures are electronic visas, expansion of the regional air network and opening of one hundred percent of Brazilian airlines...
April 17, 2017
Largest Interest Rate Cut in 8 Years Announced in Brazil
Brazil's Central Bank decided unanimously to reduce the Selic by one percentage point to 11.25 percent.
April 13, 2017
Brazil’s Petrobras Credit Note Upgraded by Moody’s
Although the oil giant is still below investment grade, the risk agency shifted its outlook to positive, indicating that the...
April 11, 2017