Governor Helder Barbalho says rich nations must fund action as Belém prepares to host the summit in the Amazon 10/01/2025 With less than two months remaining until the United Nations Climate Summit (COP30), Governor Helder Barbalho of Pará said the event will be an opportunity to pressure—especially the largest economies—for a commitment to climate […]
Companies expect products to hit the Brazilian market in October 10/01/2025 Novo Nordisk, Eurofarma to jointly launch two drug brands for weight loss, diabetes — Photo: Pexels Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk and Brazil’s Eurofarma announced on Wednesday (1) a partnership to launch two new brands of injectable biological semaglutide in Brazil for the treatment of obesity […]
Bill rapporteur Carlos Zarattini says 7.5% rate could be cut to 5% or scrapped entirely 10/01/2025 Real estate credit bills (LCI) and agribusiness credit bills (LCA), popular fixed-income securities issued by banks in Brazil, may be removed from the list of financial instruments set to be taxed next year. Congressman Carlos Zarattini […]
Program to measure impact of bio-inputs on soybean and corn farming 09/29/2025 Regenera Cerrado—a regenerative agriculture program backed by Cargill and run by the BioSistêmico Institute (IBS) in partnership with 11 organizations—is entering a new stage focused on deepening research into the impact of regenerative techniques on soybean and corn production in […]
Private-sector investors acquire listed firms in Brazil as traditional IPOs remain scarce 09/29/2025 With Brazil’s initial public offering market in a prolonged drought—more than four years without a wave of listings and no clear signs of recovery—some private companies are considering a backdoor route to go public: acquiring firms already listed on the […]
Commodities still dominate trade, but ApexBrasil sees room for growth in processed foods, e-commerce and sustainable products 09/29/2025 Even as China’s growth slows—from double-digit rates between 1980 and 2010 to a projected 4.5% to 5% annually—the country continues to offer Brazil opportunities “hidden in the big numbers” of commodity trade. A study by the Brazilian […]
Experts say conditions are not favorable for companies 09/25/2025 The dearth of initial public offerings, high borrowing costs, and difficulties in lowering the cost of capital remain the main challenges in Brazil’s capital markets, according to government officials and financial sector representatives. They argue that it is essential to create attractive instruments for […]
Gabriel Galípolo notes communication challenges as Selic base rate stays elevated 09/26/2025 Brazil’s Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM) will determine how long to keep interest rates elevated based on future economic data, said Central Bank Chair Gabriel Galípolo. He emphasized that the institution remains guided by the principles of “perseverance, firmness, and serenity.” “This […]
Lobbying by JBS, EMS, Suzano, and Embraer highlights U.S. political divisions over trade with Brazil 09/26/2025 Brazilian executives and business leaders from major companies affected by Donald Trump’s tariff surge have been lobbying intensively in Washington to reverse the impact of the trade measures imposed by the U.S. president since August. Embraer successfully negotiated, setting an […]
Financial institutions must boost cybersecurity and capital to remove limits on Brazil’s instant payment and wire systems 09/25/2025 Regulation outlines conditions under which the Central Bank may authorize a temporary waiver of transaction limits — Photo: Divulgação/BC Brazil’s Central Bank has detailed the requirements for financial institutions using third-party technology providers to request […]