Good news for Brazilian start-ups interested in expanding abroad with scalable solutions. In a partnership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Apex-Brasil, 7 Brazilian startups will be selected to participate in some of the world’s major technology events in the cities of Dubai, Amsterdam, Madrid, Lisbon and the Viva Technology 2020, Europes largest technologyContinue reading “Looking for Brazilian technology start-ups”
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Discussing Entrepreneurship, regulation and economic development at the Brazilianists congress in Paris
At the beginning of the 21st century, Brazil rises as one of the emerging countries with rapid economic development. This phenomenon coincides with the intensification of globalization and is not limited to purely economic aspects, but includes social and political implications. This is the subject of a panel I am honoured to coordinate at theContinue reading “Discussing Entrepreneurship, regulation and economic development at the Brazilianists congress in Paris”
Turning Brazil into an agricultural powerhouse
The challenge of feeding a growing population was in the center of Malthus problem theory. This large subject will be addressed by a panel during the World Economic History Congress in Boston. Our group will discuss the history of food production, processing and trade from a global perspective, focusing on the effective role of scientificContinue reading “Turning Brazil into an agricultural powerhouse”
Boeing and Embraer confirm talks for a potential merger
Wall Street Journal reported that Boeing is in discussions to take over Embraer, the Brazilian airframer. The deal would boost Boeing’s presence in the regional jet market. For the moment, they confirm only that they are talking but there is no guarantee a transaction will result from these discussions. An Embraer-Boeing deal will allowContinue reading “Boeing and Embraer confirm talks for a potential merger”
Brazilian currency boosted by lower inflation in the U.S.
While domestic turbulences remain, the Brazilian currency experiences a relief thanks to an external factor. Itau-BBA’s report indicates that emerging market currencies were favoured by lower-than-estimated inflation in the U.S. According to the Brazilian investment bank, the good news about inflation should delay the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to hike the benchmark interest rateContinue reading “Brazilian currency boosted by lower inflation in the U.S.”