Neirud review – a mysterious family relationship that unravels Brazil’s complex social fabric

Buried secrets bubble to the surface in Brazilian film-maker Fernanda Faya’s tender and searching documentary, which seeks to disentangle the hidden knots of her fascinating family tree. The film opens with lovingly recorded home videos of various …

Overrated destinations in Brazil you might want to skip"

Ipanema Beach is often touted as one of Rio's must-visit locations, however, it may not live up to its reputation for some visitors. The beach gets crowded quickly, especially during peak tourist seasons. Further, pollution issues have occasionally …

Brazil’s Insurance Market Sees Record M&A as Firms Pursue Scale and Technology

Brazil’s insurance sector closed 2024 with a record number of mergers and acquisitions, according to a KPMG study. The sector registered 42 deals, marking a 27% increase over 2023, despite a challenging economic backdrop. This uptick signals a strategic …

India wants Brazil’s farm mojo to grow more from less land

Despite harvesting a record 15 million tonnes of soybean in the 2024-25 kharif season, India still imported 3.7 million tonnes of soybean oil this year—a paradox that underscores its ongoing struggle with agricultural efficiency. Now, policymakers are …

Cardano Partners With One Of Top Universities In Brazil To Boost Blockchain Innovation In Energy Sector

The Cardano Foundation, Petrobas, and PUC-Rio are partnering to bridge budding developers with blockchain app opportunities in Brazil’s energy sector. The Cardano Foundation revealed a major partnership that could boost the development of blockchain apps …

ITTF World Cup: China's Sun retains crown, Brazil's Calderano makes history

MACAO, China, April 20 (Xinhua) -- China's World No. 1 Sun Yingsha successfully defended her title, and Brazil's Hugo Calderano became the first Brazilian paddler to win the men's singles gold at the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup …

After Brazil abolished slavery, some of those who had been enslaved returned to west Africa

WA explorer spruiks Brazil project benefits as China restricts magnet exports in retaliation to US tariffs

A WA explorer says its niobium-rare earth elements project in Brazil can help feed US supply chains as China restricts the export of permanent magnets in retaliation for tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. West Perth-headquartered St George …

Brazil’s Hugo Calderano makes history by winning Table Tennis World Cup

Brazil’s Hugo Calderano made history on Sunday by becoming the first player from outside China or Europe to win theInternational Table Tennis Federation World Cup, defeating the world’s top-ranked player in the final. Backed by the crowd in Macau, China’s …

Transfer: ‘Everyone likes him’ – Cafu welcomes Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil

Brazil legend, Cafu, has welcomed Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti, to the country if he decides to become the national team manager. He said the Italian would be welcomed if he decides to coach the Selecao. Ancelotti could be heading out of Real Madrid …