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Brazil Seeks Partnership to Resettle Refugees in Brazil
The Brazilian federal government will select civil society organizations to partner for the resettlement of Latin American refugees in Brazil.
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Investing in Energy Efficiency
A new financial instrument will allow Brazil to increase its investments in urban infrastructure and make the country more energy efficient. The Financial Instruments for Efficient Energy Brazilian Cities – FinBRAZEEC will catalyze resources from the private sector and climate funds to create new markets in the areas of efficient public lighting and industrial energy…
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Brazil is the Guest of Honor at Tourism Forum
Brazil will be the guest of honor at the 2019 edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF). Its participation in the event, scheduled for October next year in China, will help consolidate the growing bilateral relations between the two nations in the area of tourism. The GTEF is considered an important engine of global…
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The Future of the Global Economy
Global economic expansion has become less uniform, according to economists at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE). Overall global growth is expected to reach 3.8 percent in 2018 and 2019, led by an acceleration driven by fiscal policies in U.S. GDP growth. However, most other advanced economies are likely to see slower growth than…
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Ronaldo Fenômeno to be honored in New York
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce will honor former soccer player Ronaldo, known as “The Phenomenon,” with a Special Leadership Award during its Holiday Gala Dinner Dance. The event will take place on December 7, 2018, from 7 PM to midnight, at the Metropolitan Club. The reception will feature a special appearance by artists Jair Oliveira…
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Brazil has become a better place to do business
According to a diagnosis made by the World Bank, the reforms implemented last year have allowed Brazil to advance 16 positions in the ranking of the 2019 Doing Business report. This means that Brazil moved from the 125th to the 109th position. Furthermore, the country was recognized as the nation that implemented the highest number…
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Women Should Consider a Career in Small Business
The talented, dedicated, and ambitious entrepreneurial spirits of women are increasingly driving the nation forward. Women have steadily increased their presence in the world of small business ownership over the past 10 years. In fact, the number of women-owned businesses has grown by 68% since 2007, compared to 47% for all businesses, and women-owned businesses…
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Myths About Diabetes Debunked
November is American Diabetes Month, and a good time to separate fact from fiction regarding this serious disease. Here are three common myths about diabetes — debunked, with the help of Certified Diabetes Educators from Nutrisystem (CDEs) and Courtney McCormick, a nutritionist from Nutrisystem. Myth: I am at a healthy weight — I can’t have…
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Don’t Diet Alone
For many, weight loss is a constant struggle, filled with frustrations, fad diets, and forgotten workout DVDs. But it doesn’t have to be that way. New research reveals a critical element that can make all the difference between a continuous battle for health and success in shedding excess weight—and keeping it off long-term. The secret?…
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‘Goitaca’ Enters the Final Stages of Post-Production
Filmed in the depths of the Brazilian Jungle, Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios announced the entry of ‘Goitaca’ into the final stages of post-production. The studio announced its entry into post-production while filming a bonus promotional clip in the heart of London, during a cast meeting with the star of ‘City of God’. Goitaca is a story…