Keep an eye on these Brazilian sectors
As the economy emerges from a three-year recession, opportunities exist for Wisconsin companies in the energy, agriculture, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors, among others. Read More
Opportunities in Brazil’s agriculture sector
The sector is expected to increase production rapidly in 2017, creating opportunities for Wisconsin suppliers of equipment and other products that support agriculture. Read More
Brazil’s new government overhauls bid process
The regulatory reforms are welcome news for firms wishing to bid on government projects.. Read More
Optimism Returns to Brazil’s Economy
According to Brian Winter, the chief director of the American Quarterly, “If history is any guide, Brazil’s Soccer Olympic Gold may be remembered as a turning point in the crisis.” In an interesting perspective, Winter sees parallels between the trajectories of the Brazilian economy and the performance of the Brazilian soccer league, pointing out how those seemingly unrelated events ended up connected by the mood of the country and its impact on the economy. Read More
Brazil Moves to Liberalize Foreign Trade and Investment Policies
Brazil is prioritizing the liberalization of its service sector, an indication of the government’s desire to enter into negotiations on free trade agreements. A recent presidential decree called for Brazil to “pay special attention to strategic actions to promote the competitiveness of Brazilian companies in the global value chain, investment attraction, job creation and support for small to midsize companies.” Taken together, these developments indicate an interest in increased globalization on the part of Brazil’s gove Read More
Renewable Energy Poised for Growth in Brazil
Despite the economic difficulties Brazil is facing due to a political crisis, forecasts for the energy sector are optimistic. According to the Brazilian Electrical Energy Agency, investments in this segment for the next four years are expected to amount to about $13 billion. Read More
Brazil’s Green Building Boom
In August of this year, the city of São Paulo, Brazil, will host the seventh Green Building Brazil International Conference & Expo, the leading sustainable construction event in Brazil and one of the leading events in its category in the world. Read More
Brazil’s Pharmaceutical Industry Sees Healthy Growth
Despite the political crisis affecting the Brazilian economy, some segments of the economy have shown growth and investment, including pharmaceuticals, beauty and cosmetics, IT innovation, textiles, agribusiness and renewable energy. Read More
Legal Incentives for Sports in Brazil
Why this is important to Wisconsin businesses: Opportunities not only for suppliers of sporting goods, but also of prostheses, wheelchairs and parts There are many laws that incentivize sports in Brazil, either by establishing standards related to how sports are conducted in the country (such as the Pelé Bill) or by allocating money for projects aimed