The BRICS are the new defenders of free trade, the WTO, the IMF and the World Bank

Although the 10 BRICS+ member countries represent half of the world’s population, 40% of fossil energy resources, 30% of global domestic product and 50% of growth, they do not propose to implement a different development model. The BRICS+...

Grand Slam Track denies Michael Johnson banked $2m from series

Wednesday 17 September 2025 3:55 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – MARCH 10: Laureus Academy Member Michael Johnson is...

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira delivers a speech during a meeting between South America's Mercosur bloc and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) representatives at Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 16, 2025.

Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed a free-trade agreement on Tuesday, opening up a market of 300 million people in what Brazil described as a “clear signal” against Washington’s protectionist policies. The treaty covers...

Mercosur signs free trade deal with four European countries

Awaiting approval of a free trade agreement with the 27 countries of the European Union (EU), the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) is moving forward with other partnerships to expand trade with the old continent. On Tuesday (Sep. 16), the group...

Oman’s climate change steering committee prepares for COP30 in Brazil

MUSCAT – The meeting discussed key topics on the COP30 agenda, including just transition, climate action finance mechanisms, and strategies for adaptation and mitigation of climate change impacts. The session also focused on defining national...

Budget Guide for Travelers in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana is one of the most famous and vibrant areas of Rio de Janeiro, known for its beautiful beach, colorful cafés, and lively nightlife. Although this part of the city is often associated with luxury and expensive hotels, there are plenty of...

Brazil’s Bold Climate Finance Plan Could End Tropical Deforestation

Tropical rainforests represent one of our planet’s most critical natural assets in the fight against climate change, storing approximately 25% of all terrestrial carbon despite covering just 6% of Earth’s land surface. Of the world’s roughly 1.84...

Business News | KARAM Safety Accelerates Growth with the Addition of ReflectoSafe Brand to Expand the Safety Workwear Portfolio in India

VMPL New Delhi [India], September 17: KARAM Safety, a leading global PPE player and fall protection solutions provider, has entered into a joint venture with ReflectoSafe, a Mumbai-based manufacturer of premium reflective workwear products. This...

Brazil’s Move Against Jovem Pan, LatAm’s Leading Conservative Radio, Signals Censorship Ahead of 2026

Brazil’s Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has asked a federal court to cancel three Jovem Pan radio licenses, impose damages of about R$13.6 ($2.5) million, and require the broadcaster to air mandatory programming affirming the reliability of...

Mercosur, EFTA sign FTA in Rio de Janeiro

Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 21:06 UTC Negotiations began in 2017 in Buenos Aires The Southern Common Market (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) and the EFTA states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) signed a Free Trade...

EU concludes trade deal with Indonesia

Formal announcement expected next week, EU talks with Thailand ongoing PUBLISHED : 17 Sep 2025 at 21:16 The European Union and Indonesia have concluded trade talks after nearly a decade as part of the bloc’s efforts to diversify its supply chains...

Reports: U.S. Pressure over Human Rights Abuses Prompts Brazil to Limit U.N. Delegation

Reports on Tuesday indicated the government of Brazil is concerned the administration of President Donald Trump would fail to offer visas to members of socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s entourage for the United Nations General...

How iGaming platforms are adapting to multi-currency demands

The international iGaming market has transformed into a borderless structure of a diverse market. What started as a region-oriented online casino and betting website has grown to international platforms that cater to millions of players worldwide....

Business sweeteners on the table as government prepares to unveil climate target

Treasurer Jim Chalmers joined Bowen in Brisbane on Wednesday to announce the government’s clean fuels funding, promising the target would be “responsible and considered”. “It will be all about an orderly transition because that’s what’s best for...

Brazil’s Congress Restores Shield Against Lawmaker Prosecution

Brazil’s lower house passed the Shielding Amendment on September 16, 2025, requiring Congress’s approval before the Supreme Court may prosecute or detain any deputy or senator. Deputies voted 353–134 in the first round and 344–133 in the second....

Avianca Expands Business Class Américas to More Than 80 Destinations

The experience includes more spacious seats, in-flight meals and beverages, onboard entertainment, access to Avianca Lounges, priority service, and other benefits. Starting November 1, seven routes to and from destinations in Ecuador will be added...

Iberdrola ups stake in Brazil’s Neoenergia

Credit: Shutterstock/ David Marin Foto Mattos Filho has helped Spain’s Iberdrola gain majority control of Brazilian energy company Neoenergia purchasing shares in the business worth €1.88 billion (US$2.2 billion) from Banco do Brasil’s pension...

Finance changed, risks didn’t

More than 15 years after the global financial crisis, the banking and financial system looks safer. But it's also evolving in ways that are reshaping who provides liquidity, how money moves, and risks to economic and financial stability. As a...

Brazil’s Stock Market Soars as Workers Find Jobs and Dollar Crumbles

Brazil achieved something remarkable on September 16: its stock market reached an all-time high while unemployment fell to the lowest level in over a decade. The Ibovespa index closed at 144,061.74 points, up 0.36%, according to exchange data from...

Mercosur and EFTA sign free trade deal in Brazil

The Member States of Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) and the States of EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on September 16, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On behalf of...