Category: Geral

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, stated on Wednesday (11) that critical and strategic minerals represent a historic opportunity for Brazil and could become the country’s “new oil.” The statement was made during a public hearing of the Mines and Energy Committee (CME) of the Chamber of Deputies, in a debate on the…

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to announce the designation of the Brazilian factions Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as foreign terrorist organizations. The decision could be formalized in the coming days by the U.S. Department of State. The information was revealed by UOL columnist Mariana Sanches and…

The aging of the Brazilian population is already beginning to change the profile of companies in the country and open new avenues for entrepreneurship. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of micro and small enterprises focused on support and assistance for the elderly and patients at home grew 74%, according to research by the Brazilian…

The franchise sector in Brazil reached a record R$ 301.7 billion in revenue last year, up 10.5%, with the food service segment leading with R$ 51.8 billion.

An AI-powered kitchen robot from the German company GoodBytz won the 2026 Robotics Award in Hannover. The device prepares varied meals with minimal human intervention and promises to revolutionize the food industry.

Poosting, Brazilian social network from Ceará inspired by Orkut, focuses on reducing algorithm dependency, combating disinformation, and has surpassed 4 million users.

It’s almost time to set the clocks forward for the “spring” of 2026. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, when clocks will be set forward one hour at 2 a.m. You’ll lose an hour of sleep, but gain more daylight in the evening, with later sunsets and earlier sunrises. On March 8, the…

The advancement of female entrepreneurship in Brazil has broadened the debate on women’s role in the country’s economic development. According to Sebrae’s most recent study, based on the Continuous National Household Sample Survey (PNAD Contínua) from IBGE, currently 10.4 million Brazilian women lead their own businesses — equivalent to 34.1% of the 30.4 million entrepreneurs…

The presence of women in leadership positions in the Brazilian innovation ecosystem is advancing, especially in strategic areas such as startups focused on socio-environmental impact and deep techs. Data from the Observatório Sebrae Startups indicate that women already represent 21% of leadership positions in startups aimed at socio-environmental impact. In deep techs — companies based…

A few days before International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, a committee formed by representatives from the three branches of the Brazilian government presented, on Wednesday (March 4), a plan to combat gender-based violence in the country. One of the highlights of the initiative is a national effort to serve around 1,000 arrest warrants…