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International Immigration at Record Levels
Migration to OECD countries is at unprecedented levels. A new OECD report shows that over 6 million new permanent immigrants (excluding Ukrainian refugees) immigrated to OECD countries , reaching a record level in 2022. This increase was driven by growth in humanitarian migration and managed labor migration, along with accompanying family members. More than one in three OECD…
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Fortune Reveals the 100 Most Powerful Women in Business
Fortune has announced the 2023 edition of the Most Powerful Women in Business list, featuring established and rising leaders from around the world. Now in its 26th year, the Most Powerful Women celebrates 100 women leaders in business representing industries including finance, technology, health, telecommunications, retail, and energy, among others. The list this year of…
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Itaú Unibanco and Inswitch launch ‘Pix around the world’
Itaú Unibanco, the largest bank in Latin America, and Inswitch, a leader in embedded finance technology, are launching “Pix around the world,” which could be translated as “Pix worldwide,” a solution that allows Brazilians abroad to use the Pix payment system for purchases and transactions throughout Latin America as if they were in Brazil. Pix,…
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Tofu Gains Popularity in Restaurant Cuisine, Inspiring Culinary Innovation and Diverse Dishes
The global tofu market, valued at $2.7 billion in 2022, is poised for further growth, with projections indicating it will reach $3.6 billion by 2028. This growth is expected to be driven by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during the period from 2023 to 2028. Tofu, also known as soybean cheese, is…
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Many business owners do not want their children to inherit the company
Being a business owner is considered an “American Dream” by many, but when it comes to succession planning, a recent survey reveals that not everyone feels the same about passing the baton to their children. The survey was conducted by Versta Research on behalf of Wells Fargo and analyzed the attitudes of 1,008 “wealth creators,”…
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Myths About Life Insurance You Need to Know?
Life insurance can provide protection for loved ones. But experts say common misconceptions lead many people to assume that this important aspect of financial planning is not suitable for them. “If you think you can’t afford life insurance or that you’re not eligible, remember that there are many different types of life insurance. Everyone has…
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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 required to qualify for a typical mortgage on a median-priced home higher than ever. According to the New York Times, in August, buyers needed an annual income of $114,627 to qualify for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage on a median-priced American home…
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Brazil: The Best Destination for Ecotourism, According to Forbes
Forbes Advisor conducted a survey to create an Index of the 50 best countries for ecotourism. The score is based on factors such as the number of animal and plant species found in a country, the number of species per 10 km², the percentage of the country’s land area that is protected, and the number…
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Inside the Aviation Market between the United States and Brazil
Traveling between Brazil and the United States is still more expensive than it used to be. But this is not different from what is happening in the airline industry in other markets as well. Traveling anywhere has become more expensive after the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the air market between Brazil and the U.S. has never…
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New Travel Requirement for Europe Postponed Again to 2025
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to take effect next year, has been postponed – again – to 2025. The requirement – an online travel authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS – applies to visitors from 30 European countries, including popular destinations such as France, Germany, Greece,…