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Richard Mann

Richard Mann is a German native and has worked as a freelance journalist for many years. He travels all over Brazil and is mainly interested in business, art, and culture and also likes to write articles about spiritual topics and unusual events.

Untapped $700 Billion Global Agro-Market Awaits Brazil

Brazil's agricultural exports reached $158.9 billion in 2022, showing a 32% growth from last year. However, a recent Agro Insper Global study reveals a $720...

U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 2.1% in Q2 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced a slight slowdown, registering a 2.1% growth rate compared to the...

Evergrande Suspends Stock Trading in Hong Kong

China's real estate giant Evergrande has suspended its stock trading in Hong Kong. The halt follows a regulatory notice. Moreover, two subsidiaries have also ceased...

Economic Growth vs Inflation Control in South America

South American countries are reducing interest rates to better control inflation and stimulate economic growth. In Colombia, a clash has emerged between the government and...

Central Bank Head Backs Wealth Tax in Brazil

Roberto Campos Neto, Brazil's Central Bank Chief, supported taxing the ultra-rich and offshore companies. He spoke at a House Finance Committee meeting just before meeting...

Brazil Expands Agricultural Exports to 44 New Markets

Brazil has unlocked 44 new markets for its farm products this year, says the Ministry of Agriculture. Beef and pork exports to Mexico and the...

Codelco Aims to Raise Copper Output by 2030

Codelco, the Chilean copper mining giant, plans to produce 1.7 million tons of copper by 2030. Board Chairman Máximo Pacheco shared this during a Clapes...

Asian Currencies Hit Lows Amid Economic Slump

Asian currencies such as the yen, won, and baht have reached yearly lows amid rising local and global interest rates. On Wednesday, these currencies plummeted...

Lula and Central Bank Head Plan First Meeting

Brazil's President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva will meet Roberto Campos Neto, the country's Central Bank leader. They'll discuss interest rate cuts to boost the...

Brazil’s Tourism to Earn $92 Billion in 2023

The Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade CNC projects a real revenue of R$458 billion ($92 billion) for Brazil's tourism in 2023. This marks an 8.8%...

Opinion: Why Brazilians Don’t Bank on Dollars

(Opinion) Brazil's Real Plan in the 1990s achieved two remarkable things. First, it halted a long spell of inflation. Second, it averted the dollar's grip...

Brazil Adds 2.7M New Businesses in 2023

From January to August 2023, Brazil saw 2.7 million new businesses open. This boosts the total to 21.8 million active firms nationwide. Importantly, 93.7% are...

Brazil Leads in Latin American Innovation

Brazil tops the Global Innovation Index in Latin America, says the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) and Sebrae. On the world stage, Brazil holds the...

Mercosur Trade Tensions Rise as Brazil Resists EU Demands

Brazil has told the EU it won't budge on government procurement in the EU-Mercosur trade talks. President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed this in...

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