2025 Travel Trends Highlight Intentional, Immersive, and Eco-Friendly Experiences
2025 is here! In this article you will find the latest trends reshaping the travel industry. With a focus on…
What Role Do Small Businesses Play In The American Economy?
Small business development in the US declined in the four decades before the pandemic — but since 2020, this chunk of the private…
Reconstruction: Lula Says That “2025 Is The Year Of The Harvest”
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlighted in a end of the year interview that the population will reap the…
Brazil Expects Record‑Breaking Summer For International Tourism
Brazil’s tourism authority Embratur expects 2025’s summer to be a record-breaking season for international tourism in both Brazil and Rio…
Mercosur, EU Sign Trade Deal After 25 Years Of Negotiations
On Friday (Dec. 6), the heads of state of Mercosur and EU representative Ursula von der Leyen announced the signing…
What Do Holiday Shoppers Want?
Chain Store Age (CSA) reports that Accenture’s 18th Annual Holiday Shopping survey shows that consumers are “cautiously optimistic” and expect they’ll spend…
Using Instagram to Drive Consumers to Your Business
Sociallyin, a social media marketing agency, reveals critical insights into user behavior, engagement, and marketing potential, in its comprehensive analysis of Instagram’s…
What Are The Fastest-Growing Professions In America?
Renewable energy production will drive much of American job growth over the next decade: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Why Cooperation Between China And Brazil Has Global Significance
President Xi Jinping of China visited South America in November to attend two important multilateral meetings – the APEC meeting and…
Tax On The Super-Rich Approved In G20 Leaders’ Declaration
Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic…
G20: Brazil Launches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty With 82 Countries
The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18) in Rio…
World Leaders Gather in Brazil for G20 Summit Amid Global Challenges
In a landmark gathering, leaders from the world’s largest economies have descended upon Brazil for the highly anticipated G20 summit,…
COP29: Brazil Commits To Reducing Emissions By 67% By 2035
Brazil has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous…
With The Best September In History, Brazil Attracts 4.9 Million International Tourists In 9 Months
Brazil has been attracting more and more foreign visitors. Between January and September 2024, the number of tourists coming from…
Luz de Gramado Christmas: Magic in the Heart of Serra Gaúcha
Towards the end of the year, the city in Rio Grande do Sul is decorated with lights and colors to…
How to Make Sure Your Business Stands Out Among Competitors
Staying competitive in today’s market can be a challenge. As the business landscape continues to evolve, paying attention to the…
Survey Reveals What’s Top of Mind for Holiday Shoppers
As the holiday season approaches, many consumers are planning to kick off their shopping earlier this year, aiming to lock…
Brazilian Participation in the Yearly Coterie + Magic Trade Show at Javits Center
The Consulate General of Brazil in New York recently collaborated with SEBRAE-RJ (Micro and Small Business Support Service of Rio…
How Have American Households Changed?
In 1960, over 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while slightly over 13% were single with…
G20 Will Takes Place In Rio This November
The G20 is the forum for economic cooperation among the world’s 19 largest economies, along with the European Union, and…
Brazil Will Produce Electric Flying Cars
Embraer, Brazil’s conglomerate that produces airplanes and aerospace parts, has unveiled the prototype of its new electric flying car few…
Brazilians Mostly Optimistic About Their Country’s Global Standing
As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are…
“The Planet Is No Longer Waiting To Charge The Next Generation,” Warned Lula At The Opening Of The 79th United Nations General Assembly
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made one of the most compelling speeches of his presidency during the opening of…
International Tourism Injects $4.8 Billion Into Brazil In Just 8 Months
The year 2024 is on track to set a new record for international tourism revenue in Brazil. Data released by…
Forest Fires Break Records In Brazil
From January to August 2024, fires in Brazil have reached 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data…
Brazil To Restrict Entry Of Immigrants Without Visas
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has announced that transit passengers arriving in Brazil without a visa and whose…
Brazilian Scientists Develop Rapidly Degradable Bioplastic
Brazilian researchers have developed a type of bioplastic that degrade quickly when composted or when discarded in the environment. The…
Social network X closes its offices in Brazil
By its own decision, social network X—formerly known as Twitter—closed its offices in Brazil on Saturday (Aug. 17). Despite the…
Nearly 1.8 Billion Adults At Risk Of Disease From Not Doing Enough Physical Activity
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended…
Consumers Think Eating Plant-Based Food Will Replace Meat
Forty-two percent of consumers worldwide think most people will likely be eating plant-based food instead of meat in the next…
Building an App Can Help You Grow Your Business. Here’s How to Do It
In today’s world, apps are crucial for business growth and customer experience. They enable shopping, appointment setting and customer service…
Understanding Your Credit Score
When you apply for a loan, a cellphone, a rental unit or any number of other activities, lenders and potential…
How Are Americans Doing Financially?
More than a quarter of US adults are struggling financially. 72% of Americans reported “living comfortably” or “doing okay,” according…
Dollar Will Continue Appreciated Against The Real
The financial market forecast is that the dollar will end 2024 at R$5.20. The information is part of the Focus…
The World’s Greatest Soccer Star Lionel Messi Unveils His Hydration Drink – Más+ by Messi
No one understands the importance of proper hydration quite like the global soccer icon, Lionel Messi. He searched for a hydration…
Youtube And Instagram Redefine Video Service Popularity In 2024
New Omdia research has found that YouTube continues to dominate as the most popular video service globally, while Instagram has surged…
Apple Revealed as the World’s First Trillion Dollar Brand
Apple marks an historic milestone, becoming the world’s first trillion-dollar brand, according to the newly released Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands…
Lula Will Allow Casinos In Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Friday (Jun. 21) he will sanction the bill legalizing casinos and gambling…
Brazil’s Economy Grows 2.5% In First Quarter. Lula Says “Brazil Is In The Right Track”
The Brazilian economy grew by 2.5 percent in the first quarter of the year, compared to the same period last…
Good News For Small Businesses In The US: Consumers Are More Willing To Shop Locally
Chain Store Age (CSA) reports that consumers are willing to spend almost $2,000 more this year to help their favorite local businesses thrive,…
Brazilian Firms Put Customer Experience Front and Center
Brazilian enterprises are ramping up their Customer Experience (CX) services to meet the needs of customers who have grown accustomed…
Strategies for Building Your Small Business
As an entrepreneur, you are the expert in the goods and services you offer customers. However, you may be less…
Brazil Has 1,942 Cities At Risk Of Environmental Disaster
As climate change caused by human action on the environment intensifies, environmental and climatic disasters have increased worldwide, as is…
United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Support For Flood-Affected Areas Of Brazil
The United States, through USAID, intends to provide $800,000 in humanitarian assistance to meet the immediate needs of those affected…
AI Leaders Collaborate for Brazil’s Climate Resilience
AI/R, a global leading technology company specializing in Data, AI, and Gen AI services, has announced a plan to dedicate…
How About A “Rolé” In The Favelas Cariocas?
With elements that translate what is best in the territories, Rio de Janeiro offers besides the traditional tourist attractions, a…
How to Navigate an Election Year When it Comes to Your Finances
During election years, uncertainty over the future can shake investor confidence. To help you navigate finances during this election cycle,…
Protecting Americans’ Access to High-Quality Health Care
Accepting Medicare is becoming increasingly unsustainable for physicians, which has resulted in many practices refusing to take new Medicare patients,…
May is National Small Business Month: 3 Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Stay on Track
May is National Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to support the hard work of small business owners. The backbone…
Brazilian Program Pushes Female Entrepreneurs To Conquer The World
Companies that export are more competitive, earn higher profits and employ more people, but there are still few women who…
Brazil Surpasses 2 Million Homes With Solar Energy
A recent study by the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR) reveals that Brazil has achieved a significant milestone, with…
Earth Day 2024: A Global Call to Action for Sustainability
This Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day. Nations around the globe are joining hands in a concerted effort to address pressing…
Brazilian Real Plunges as Dollar Reaches Record High
Amidst economic uncertainty and growing global pressures, the Brazilian real plummeted to historic lows today, with the dollar soaring to…
How to Build a Healthy Money Mindset for a Stable Financial Future
Building and managing your wealth is a lifelong process that can have major implications for you, your children and other…
It’s Tax Time: 3 Ways To Save This Year
As you file your taxes, you may be wondering how a successful tax plan can help you reach your financial…
Energea: Providing Clean Energy To One Of The World’s Most Beloved Destinations in Brazil
Energea announces the completion of 12 new projects in its Community Solar in Brazil portfolio. These latest additions mark a significant milestone in Energea’s…
FII Institute to Host Inaugural Latin American Summit in Rio de Janeiro
FII Institute announced its inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Themed ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit is set…
Wes Edens, Founder of Fortress Investment Group, Will Be Honored by The Brazilian-American Chamber Of Commerce
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Wes Edens as the American recipient of the 2024 Person of the Year Awards. For the past 52 years, the…
Brazil And France Sign A Commitment To Protect The Amazon
During his first day visiting Brazil on Tuesday (Mar. 26), President Emmanuel Macron emphasized, in the presence of President Lula,…
International Tourists Left $800.6 billion In Brazil In January 2024, A Record Amount
International tourists visiting Brazil left US$800.6 million in the country in January 2024, according to the Central Bank (BC). The…
The 2024 Brazilian Women Making A Difference
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian…
International Women’s Day: Inspire Inclusion
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Each year,…
Rendimento Bank Launches Service That Allows International Payments In Brazilian Reais To Be Made More Easily
Banco Rendimento, a Brazilian financial institution that offers specialized consultancy and an extensive portfolio of foreign exchange solutions, launches a…
Understanding Your Options When You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
If financial hardship has put you at risk of missing a mortgage payment, you should familiarize yourself with the relief…
Should I Hire a Financial Planner?
Whether you have a fixed, short-term goal, such as paying down debt, or you’re looking to draw up a comprehensive…
Get Your Credit Report in Spanish
Knowledge is power, particularly when it comes to understanding your personal credit history. A survey from Experian finds that 25%…
What Is Silver Tourism?
Silver Tourism is an area that can be included in the broader “silver economy” concept. The European Parliament defines the…
Brazil Heads The South American Tourism Sector
The volume of funds left by international tourists in Brazil in 2023 has set a new record—$6.9 billion—and made the…
U.S. And Brazil Celebrates 200 Years Of Diplomatic Relations
Brazil and the United States are the largest democracies in the Americas. Both nations have dynamic and diversified economies and…
Azul and Silver Airways announce a codeshare agreement for flights between Brazil and the US
Azul, the largest airline in Brazil in terms of daily flights and served destinations, and Silver Airways, one of the leading regional…
What The Preferred Vacation Spots For Brazilians In The Summer?
A recent survey by the Ministry of Tourism reveals that one in three Brazilians plans to travel for leisure until…
Brazilian Retailers Experienced The Future Of Retail At NRF 2024 Expo
From January 14–16, more than 600 Brazilian entrepreneurs and business leaders took part in the National Retail Federation Expo 2024…
South Florida Foreign Real Estate Buyer Share is Nine Times Larger than U.S. Figure
South Florida foreign buyer share increased year-over-year and is now nine times larger than the U.S. figure, according to the new…
SHEIN X Challenge Goes Global
SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has expanded its hugely successful SHEIN X Challenge to include participants from all…
Known As The Brazilian Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Creates Electric Car Manufacturer In Brazil
Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to…
Known As The Brazilian Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Creates Electric Car Manufacturer In Brazil
Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to…
Brazilian Congress Approves Project That Makes The Use Of Pesticide More Flexible
According to the original text, the use of pesticides would only be analyzed by the Ministry of Agriculture. The National…
New Immigrant Flows To Brazil
Between 2013 and 2022, the influx of international migrants to Brazil led to the birth of 129,800 children born to…
Welcome 2024!
Predicting the future is always tricky, but here are some major events and trends in 2024 that warrant close attention:…
Love by Britto – First Artistically Inspired Dining Experience Debuting on Sun Princess Cruises
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Princess Cruises announced it is joining with Romero Britto, the world-renowned artist known for his bold, colorful,…
Brazil Launches E-Visa Platform For Tourists From The US, Australia And Canada
American, Australian, and Canadian tourists who wish to visit Brazil can now request an electronic visa, the ‘e-Visa’, through the…
The Brazil Of The Future: Towards Productivity, Inclusion, And Sustainability
As a new year approaches and after a year in which Brazil once again assumed a more relevant position in…
Natura &Co to sell The Body Shop
Natura &Co announced that it has reached agreement to sell The Body Shop to international private equity group Aurelius, marking…
BTG Pactual Launches International Accounts In The USA
BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, announces that it is starting to operate its international accounts in the United…
Fortune Reveals the 100 Most Powerful Women in Business
Fortune announced the 2023 edition of the Most Powerful Women in Business list, featuring established and rising leaders from around…
Tofu Gains Popularity in Restaurant Cuisine, Inspiring Culinary Innovation and Diverse Dishes
The global tofu market, valued at US$ 2.7 Billion in 2022, is poised for further growth, with projections indicating that it will…
Many Business Owners Don’t Want Their Kids to Inherit the Company
Being a business owner is considered an “American Dream” by many, yet when it comes to succession planning, a recent…
Myths About Life Insurance That You Need Know?
Life insurance can provide protection to loved ones. But experts say that common misconceptions lead many to assume this important…
Do You Know How Much Money You Need To Qualify For A Mortgage?
Rising interest rates and high home prices. This new reality makes the minimum income needed to qualify for a typical…
Inside The United States-Brazil Airline Market
Traveling between Brazil and the United States is still more expensive than used to be. But it is not different…
Two-Thirds Of Consumers Are Willing To Switch Providers Due To Fraud Experience
The scams deluge that flourished during the COVID-19 pandemic and proliferates yet today has heightened the public’s fraud anxiety. Rampant fraud is also reshaping…
Survey: Farmers Have Seen Large Impacts Of Climate Change On Their Farm
71% of farmers say that climate change already has a large impact on their farm, and even more are worried…
In October, Brazil Is The President Of UN Security Council
Brazil took the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term in the beginning of October.…
U.S. And Brazil Celebrate 20 Years Of Partnership In Health
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrated 20 years of partnership with the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz),…
Lula, Biden Unveil Partnership for Workers’ Rights
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his US counterpart Joe Biden launched a partnership to promote “decent work.”…
Teresina, The “Brazilian Mesopotamia”
Known as “Brazilian Mesopotamia” due to its position on the banks of Poti and Parnaíba Rivers, Teresina is a delightful…
Lula And Biden Talked About Cooperation On Climate
President Joe Biden of the United States and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil showed a continuing joint…
Searching for Sustainable, Convenient Coffee? Here’s What to Know
Music, hairstyles and fashions may change over time but one thing remains constant: Americans love their coffee and it seems,…
Drex: Brazil’s Central Bank To Introduce Virtual Currency In 2024
Brazil’s Central Bank announced on Monday (Aug. 7) its plan to adopt a virtual currency by the year 2024. This…
Melissa Steps Forward as a Sustainable Style
Melissa, iconic Brazilian-based footwear brand founded in 1979, reflects on its 40-plus years in business crafting stylish, 100% vegan shoes…
Miss American Unveiled: The Surprising World Of Taylor Swift
Friendship bracelets, glitters, and sequins: if you’re not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to know…
Number Of Foreign Tourists In Brazil Grows 108% In 2023
Brazil welcomed 2.97 million international tourists in the first five months of 2023. The number is 108% higher than that…
Global Economy on Precarious Footing Amid High Interest Rates
Global growth has slowed sharply and the risk of financial stress in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) is intensifying…
Rio De Janeiro To Host G20 Summit In 2024
Another 10 nations are also invited, such as Paraguay and Uruguay The world’s largest economies grouped in the g20 will…
5 Ways to Live Your Best Travel Life This Summer
Summer travel is heating up despite packed airports, crowded destinations and rising prices. In fact, 80% of Americans are planning…
Lockton Announces Acquisition Of THB Brazil
Lockton, the world’s largest privately held insurance broker and consultancy, announced its acquisition of THB Brazil from Amwins, the largest…
Optimism Prevails Among Minority Business Owners, Survey Shows
Even as minority business owners face new economic challenges, including supply chain disruptions and inflation, results from PNC’s recent Economic…
Better Juice Technology Reduces Sugar Loads in Berry Fruit Juices
FoodTech start-up Better Juice announced its highly successful completion of a series of pilot trials for reducing simple sugars in natural berry…
Brazilian Açaí Brand Continues US Expansion With A New Location In California
Oakberry is bringing a fresh energy to Venice Beach with the official opening of its new flagship location on the…
Applications Opened For The Academy For Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
The United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with Amazon.com and the implementation of the +Unidos Group, opens…
Top 5 Smartphone Features You Can’t Live Without
Smartphones are our lifeline – we use them to connect us to just about everything and everyone in our world.…
How Technology Will Transform Shopping
Above all, consumers value convenience, speed and good deals, according to new research by Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect…
Artificial Intelligence: How AI is shaping the future
“If you are one of the people who still wrinkles their nose when they hear anything about Artificial Intelligence or…
Brazilian Digital Bank Sees ChatGPT As An Ally In The Four-Day Week
Since its launch, ChatGPT has attracted the attention of professionals from several fields. Efí, one of the major Brazilian fintechs,…
Martin Escobari Is The Recipient Of The 2023 Person Of The Year Awards
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Martín Escobari as the American recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards. For the past 51 years, the…
Brazilian Women are Honored By The Embassy of the U.S. in Brazil
In commemoration of International Women’s Month (In March), the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced the…
Does Your Business Qualify for the ERC Federal Assistance Program?
The strength of the country relies on its estimated 33.2 million small businesses, which comprise 99.9 percent of all American…
4 Tips to Grow Cash Flow For Your Small Business
As every small business owner soon learns, growing sources of revenue and cash flow are key to survival, particularly during…
U.S. and Brazil – Partners in Combatting Climate Change and Food Insecurity
The United States and Brazil are world leaders in agricultural research, and their collaboration over the last several decades has…
American Airlines Announces Cutting 50,000 Flights This Summer In The U.S.
Worldwide airlines are preparing for a super busy summer, many believe that travel will finally return to pre-pandemic levels. Even…
Walter Schalka is the Brazilian recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Walter Schalka as the Brazilian recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards.…
Brazil Buy Now Pay Later Business: An $11.482 Billion Market by 2028
The “Brazil Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook” report found that BNPL payments are expected to grow…
Colombia Again the No. 1 Country Searching Miami Real Estate
Colombia posted the most global web searches for Miami homes in December 2022, according to a new report by the…
As of October 1st, Americans will need a visa to enter Brazil
The government of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva determined on Wednesday (8) the end of visa exemption for citizens of…
Brazil Will End Visa Exemption For American Citizens
The Administration of Luís Inácio Lula da Silva determined on Wednesday (8) the end of visa exemption for citizens of the United…
Brazil Considers Resuming Tourist Visas For American Citizens
Since winning the presidential election last year, the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has studied the possibility of…
How to Maximize the Value and Timeliness of Your Tax Return
According to the Pew Research Center, 47% of Americans say they are bothered a lot by the complexity of the…
How 5G Fixed Wireless Access is Bridging the Digital Divide
When working from home and attending school virtually became part of everyday life during the COVID-19 pandemic, it taught us…
Women Business Owners are Optimistic About the Future
Even as they ride out inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty, women owners and executives of small and…
2023 – An important year for the food industry
The retail food industry has faced challenges and opportunities in 2022. This year brought continued COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and rising…
NYC’s Winter Program To Help It’s Economic Recovery
New York City’s tourism industry continues to recover, forecast to attract more than 61.7 million visitors in 2023. In 2022…
Latam And Delta Announce Non-Stop Service Between São Paulo And Lax
LATAM Airlines Group and Delta Air Lines made the first operational announcements after receiving the approval of their Joint Venture…
Brazilian Startup Program Forges Investment Opportunities In The U.S
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, together with the Brazilian Ministry of Economy, Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sebrae…
Lula Will Propose That COP30 Be Held In The Amazon
The president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will propose that the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties of…
Nobel Prize Winner Says Brazilian Agriculture Is A Success Story
The Brazilian stand at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) that took place in Egypt in November received…
“AgriTalks” Series Showcased Brazil As Top Agribusiness Producer
Local and international industry leaders, academia, experts, and producers discussed long-term food production and sustainability issues, and agriculture technology solutions.…
Small Businesses Bet on Holiday Markets to Increase Sales at the End of the Year
The most wonderful time of the year is almost in full swing as holiday markets, ice skating rinks, and more…
The U.S. Remains the World’s Biggest Travel Market
The latest World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Economic Trends Report reveals the U.S. remains the world’s biggest and most…
Brazilian Fitness Through Dance
Brazily Fitness, which offers fitness programs based on the unique Brazilian approach to lifestyle, health, and fitness recently launched their…
BTG Pactual Conference Brings Together 160 Companies from Latin America
On October 11-13, BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, held the first inperson edition of the CEO…
United States progresses toward climate goals
Since the U.S. Congress passed historic climate legislation in August, both the American government and the private sector have built…
Economy Grows 1.2% in Second Quarter of the Year
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 1.2 percent in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous period.…
Brazil, US Sign Agreement on Customs Recognition
Brazilian companies certified as Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) will be able to export to the US faster and with less…
Blue Star Families and Washington Nationals Announce Partnership to Support Military Families
Blue Star Families (BSF), a non-profit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, is proud…
How Anyone can Request Government Records
Want to know how many tickets police issued to motorists for texting while driving? Or maybe you’re a journalist trying…
Advancing America’s long tradition of welcoming refugees
President Biden is ensuring the United States remains a safe haven for refugees and that those who apply to immigrate…
American Diplomats Study World Languages
American diplomats reflect the diversity of the U.S. and the world. In their positions overseas, they make a special effort…
Brazilian Retailer Magalu Pioneers New Form of eCommerce
Several months ago, I wrote a story for The Brasilians about Lu, the most widely followed non-human influencer in the…
AWE Inspires Brazilian Women Entrepreneurs
The Brazilian nonprofit Mais Unidos partnered with the U.S. government to help women in Brazil learn to finance, market, sell,…
New York City will Reopen on July 1st, 2021
Summer is coming, vaccinations are increasing, and NYC is ready to reopen on July 1st. Small local businesses are returning…
NYC & Co. Encourages New Yorkers and Visitors to Support Women-Owned and Women-Operated Business in March and Beyond
In celebration of Women’s History Month, NYC & Co., the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for…
Women Lead the Charge for Human Rights, Democracy and Justice
“Courageous women who stand up for their rights inspire a better world”, said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Blinken…
Move Over Kim Kardashian – the Next Generation of Influencers are 100% Digital
When it comes to the world of social media and retail engagement, nothing gets more press and attention than so-called…
IlanaWIP Encourage Women to Unleash their Talents
Hello, my name is Simone Goldstein. I am a Mar-keting Consultant, a social media expert, CEO at Entendeu Media, and…
Keep an Eye on Brazil’s Booming Technology Sector
Brazilian humor is oftentimes a window with the clearest view into the Brazilian psyche. A good joke told at a…
Thinking on Starting a Business?
Maria Ines runs an art gallery and event space out of her apartment, is launching a business networking group, and…
A Green Recovery from COVID-19 Crisis
Many countries are making “green” recovery measures a central part of stimulus packages to drive sustainable, inclusive, resilient economic growth…
American Tupiniquim
Some of those reading the English version may not be familiar with the Portuguese term Tupiniquim, an endearing phrase that…
Brazilian Industries a Boost with Media Campaigns
True to its mission, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) is bringing awareness about the country’s industries, artists,…
Do You Have Enough Savings for Emergencies?
Nearly half of consumers have encountered an emergency expense in the past year, but when it comes to financially preparing…
Concerned About Rising Mortgage Rates?
While mortgage interest rates remain near historic lows, they have been slowly rising over the last year, increasing the cost…
Tips for a Smooth Tax Season
Though Tax Day happens every year, it still seems to take many Americans by surprise. This year, don’t miss the…
Women Should Consider a Career in Small Business
Talented, dedicated and ambitious women’s entrepreneurial spirits increasingly are driving the nation forward. Women have steadily increased their presence in…
The Future of the Global Economy
The global economic expansion has become less even, according to economists at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE). Overall…
Ronaldo Fenômeno to be Honored in New York City
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce will honor the former soccer player Ronaldo, known as “O Fenômeno”, with a Special Leadership…
Brazil has Become a Better Place to do Business
According to a diagnosis made by the World Bank, the reforms made last year have made the Brazil jump 16…
New Insights and Resources for Small Businesses
Small businesses are critical to powering the national economy. They are also responsible for creating two out of every three…
Mid-Size Companies Foresee Growth
Growth is in the future for America’s mid-sized businesses, suggests new research, and experts say that this indicates positive things…
US Targets Brazilian IT Professionals
Hayman Woodward PLLC, a leading Immigration and Business Advisory firm based in Washington D.C., announced that the increasingly unstable political-economic…
Higher Salaries and More Jobs May be Coming
Small and mid-size business owners are feeling more optimistic than they have for a long time, suggests a new survey,…
Life Insurance: What You Need to Know
No matter if you’re single or married, in your twenties or your forties, a parent or not, life insurance coverage…
Interest Rates are Rising. Should You Buy a Home or Wait?
With heightened talk of rising interest rates, many prospective homebuyers are understandably concerned about whether it’s the right time to…
Slicebooks and Minha Biblioteca in Partnership
Slicebooks, an innovative provider of publishing tools and white label stores, announced a deal to expand its partnership with Minha…
Brazil Expo Florida 2018
The Brazilian Community Center, in partnership with the Florida Citizens Council and the Brazilian Consulate in Miami, will hold the…
Latin America: Smartphone Market is Booming
Latin America is seeing insatiable demand for internet and smartphones among its population of 650 million. In fact, “smartphones have…
How to Help Prepare Young People for the Workforce
Student loan debt is on the rise and, unfortunately, the high cost of tuition doesn’t mean that graduates are guaranteed…
Manufactured Housing: Affordable Solution
With the cost of housing continuing to rise faster than wages, it’s no wonder that many Americans nationwide are struggling…
Boeing and Embraer Join Efforts to Grow
Boeing and Embraer announced they have signed a strategic partnership that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace…
Brazilian E-commerce: $100 Billion Market Value
E-commerce could create US$ 100 billion in market value for internet companies in Brazil over the next five years. The…
NaturaBrasil Wins Sustainability Award
NaturaBrasil was named winner of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Beauty Insider’s Excellence in Sustainability Award. It recognizes a beauty brand…
Brazil FinTech Roadshow 2018
The FinTech Roadshow to Brazil, presented by the U.S. Commercial Service and facilitated by PHM International, will connect U.S. financial…
Don’t Let Your Personal Data End Up on the Dark Web
Consumers today give out personal information all the time — from shopping online to signing up for special promotional offers…
Millennial Women vs. Men: Different Financial Habits
As the saying goes, “men are from Mars, women are from Venus.” But when it comes to how each gender…
U.S. Supports Brazil’s ingression on OECD
U.S. support for Brazil’s bid to become a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) would be…
Technology is Key for Jobs in Latin America
New technologies provide a pathway to poverty reduction and could usher in a wave of higher productivity and growth across…
Carsharing Improves Service in Brazil
In the rapidly developing global gig economy, where long-term economic relationships are being replaced with short-term “gigs”, car sharing (vs.…
Understanding Litigation in Brazil
The Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce in New York will host a panel discussion about litigation in Brazil. Litigation in…
Brazilian exports grow above world average
Brazilian exports grew well above the world average last year, after falling for five years in a row. Data released…
Brazilian stock Exchange leads the world in 2018
As Brazil continues to benefit from the return of growth and curbed interest rates and inflation, the São Paulo Stock…
Fruit Exports Rise in January and February
Exports of dried and processed fruit increased 14.4% in the first two months of the year compared with the same…
Brazilian Meat to Open New Markets
Brazil’s recognition as country free of FMD with vaccination will expand the markets that accept Brazilian meat, Agriculture Minister Blairo…
Brazil Overcomes China and US in Agriculture
With the support of the Brazilian government, including through agricultural credit and research incentives, Brazilian agribusiness has become the most…
It is a Good Time to Invest in Brazil
With the measures taken by the Brazilian government already showing their positive effects on the economy, businesspeople from the commerce…
Soybean Exports Expected to Grow Further in 2018
Essential for Brazilian agribusiness, soybean should continue to be a strong driver for national agricultural output in 2018. Estimates from…
Brazil Takes Over as Head of the CAF
The Minister of Planning, Development and Management, Dyogo Oliveira, assumed the presidency of the Executive Board of the Development Bank…
How to Pick a Retirement Account
Whether you’re starting your career, approaching retirement or you’re somewhere in between, it’s important to understand the various options available…
More Students are Going to Grad School
Career aspirations are driving more students to graduate school these days, and nearly two thirds believe an advanced degree is…
Protect Your Expensive Smartphone
The latest smartphones have some cool new features, but they come with hefty price tags, and such devices are not…
Refinancing Your Auto Loan Maybe a Good Idea
Most people know they can refinance their mortgage, but less than half are aware that they can also refinance their…