Features like records immutability, traceability, and programmability could block unauthorized deductions from pension benefits 06/03/2025 Blockchain technology could have prevented a multi-billion fraud that hit Brazil’s National Institute of Social Security (INSS), according to technology specialists consulted by Valor. Key features of blockchain—such as immutability of records, traceability, and programmability—would help […]
Abra Group CEO Adrian Neuhauser says both airlines are cleaning up their capital structures, paving way for possible merger 06/03/2025 Adrian Neuhauser, CEO of Abra Group—the holding company that controls Gol and Avianca—said the group remains interested in airline consolidation in Brazil. According to Mr. Neuhauser, Azul’s recent decision to file […]
With R$7bn in investments, GNA II boosts gas-fired capacity and strengthens energy security 06/02/2025 Gás Natural Açu (GNA), a joint venture between Siemens Energy Sip Brasil and bp, has launched operations at its second power plant in Porto do Açu, in northern Rio de Janeiro state. The project, which received R$7 billion in […]
Prices in top buyer China may have fallen as much as 20% since the mid-April peak 06/02/2025 The heightened uncertainty triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs has led to a slowdown in pulp demand, particularly in the United States and China. The measures also brought a halt to the upward price cycle […]
Strategy emerges as main exit route for investors on B3 stock exchange 06/02/2025 In Brazil’s sluggish stock market, the sale of shares through block trades has become the main exit route for investors in listed companies. So far in 2025, these deals have totaled about R$15 billion, already approaching the record […]
NEWSLETTER MAY 2025 05/01/2025 CAN MAKERS SEEK TARIFF CUT TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON SOLE SUPPLIER ALUMINUM INDUSTRY PUSHES BACK, CITING RISKS TO LOCAL PRODUCTION AND RECYCLING CHAIN The Brazilian Aluminum Can Association (ABRALATAS) and the National Union of the Beer Industry (SINDICERV) have joined forces to request the elimination of […]
Import costs from Asia nearly quadrupled in two weeks as U.S.-China truce begins 05/30/2025 The tariff war between the United States and Chia has triggered a sharp spike in maritime freight costs in Brazil over the past two weeks, following the announcement of a 90-day truce between the two countries. According […]
Cosan’s owner says restructuring process at Raízen, the company’s joint venture with Shell, is underway to reduce debt 05/30/2025 Rubens Ometto Silveira Mello, founder of the Cosan group, said the restructuring process at Raízen, the company’s joint venture with Shell, is underway to reduce debt, and results should become visible in the coming months. The […]
Ten-day deadline set as Congress leans toward overturning financial tax presidential decree 05/30/2025 Amid threats from Congress to overturn the presidential decree raising the Financial Transactions Tax (IOF), Lower House Speaker Hugo Motta (Republicans Party) gave the federal government a ten-day deadline on Thursday (29) to present an alternative proposal. Mr. Motta […]
Joint venture of Copersucar and Vibra boosts earnings on better price curve, 18% rise in demand, and plans to expand supply base 05/28/2025 Driven by strong demand for hydrous ethanol—the type that competes directly with gasoline—and a more predictable price curve throughout the 2024/25 harvest, Evolua Etanol closed the season in the […]