Tag Archives: Japan

Brazil on the World Economic History Congress (Kyoto 2015)

Posted on August 19, 2015 by

Economic historians from around the world met in Kyoto from 3 to 7 of August. As a major event, it is a good thermometer on what is driving the attention of the academic community. How did Brazil do? Taking an objective … Continue reading →

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How expensive are products made in Brazil?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Brazilian products are on average 34.2% more expensive than a similar product made somewhere else. What are the reasons? The Brazil cost, followed by the appreciation of the Brazilian Real, explain the economic stagnation the country is facing. Those are … Continue reading →

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Brazilian banks mergers: BTG Pactual partners with SMBC and Itau buys stake in Carrefour Bank

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

In the past days, Brazilian banks mergers hit the news. First, it was Banco do Brasil, acting according to its internationalization strategy, just acquired another bank in Argentina. Now, BTG Pactual, an independent investment bank in Brazil, signed a memorandum of … Continue reading →

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Brazil’s Vale and Japan’s Jogmec to survey for metals in Mozambique

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

Tokyo, Japan, 11 Nov – Brazilian mining company Vale and Japanese state company Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National (Jogmec) have decide to st up a partnership to mine for nickel, copper and platinum in Mozambique, the Japanese company said … Continue reading →

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Bradesco launches new fund in Japan

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

Billionaire Japanese market appears to be a very promising field for the resource managers in Brazil. The latest move is the Bradesco Asset Management (Bram), which launches this week a portfolio of Brazilian equities smaller (small caps) for the Japanese retail. … Continue reading →

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