The Petrobras scandal: are we facing a complex case of corruption with politics prying associated with lousy management? What will it take to get Petrobras on track? This Business Newswire analysis makes good points. Petrobras’ decision to take a massive $17 billion (11.20 billion pound) write-down to account for overvalued assets and corruption-related costs is onlyContinue reading “Business Newswires Analysis: Petrobras overhaul calls for much more than corruption clean-up”
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TED Global in Rio
For the first in Brazil, TED Global will take place in Rio October 6-10th 2014. The first day was dedicated to projects of the young proteges “adopted” by the foundation that organizes the event. The so-called TED Fellows – twenty new researchers and activists in different areas – showed brief presentations of their projects. From urbanContinue reading “TED Global in Rio”
Brazilian design context targets the American furniture market
The Brazilian furniture industry in the South city of Bento Gonçalvez (Rio Grande do Sul) will hold a contest to develop a line of Brazilian furniture designed to please the American taste. A team of American consultants will assist competitors to adapt their products to trends, preferences and requirements of the American market. The Project Orchestra BrazilContinue reading “Brazilian design context targets the American furniture market”
In Paris: How to export to Brazil
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris Ile-de-France organizes Forum Objectif Brazil to prepare companies to export to Brazil. For those planning to enter a market of 200 million people, this is a good opportunity to start to understand the complexity of the adventure. The agenda is hands on and will present a new tool the EuropeanContinue reading “In Paris: How to export to Brazil”
Brazilian post office – ECT, opens first international unit in Miami
Brazilian Post Office – ECT announces its internationalization. The goal is to support micro and small Brazilians entrepreneurs in exporting. ECT also aims to support the Brazilian citizens who are abroad. Miami first ECT’s first postal code in the United States will be in Miami, Florida. The city is a traditional destination for Brazilians. The unitContinue reading “Brazilian post office – ECT, opens first international unit in Miami”