Brazil

BYD shifts to local parts in Brazil factory in bid for market leadership

Since October, the automaker has produced about 25,000 cars at the industrial complex

The agreement between the EU and Mercosur aims to lower tariffs and boost trade between the two regions.

EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

The accord, designed to lower tariffs and boost trade between the two regions, would create the largest free trade zone in the world

The new Chinese-funded Chancay megaport in Peru exemplifies China's strategic infrastructure approach in Latin America.

US-China rivalry in Latin America: a race for influence

The region’s challenge lies in extracting value from both powers while avoiding the pitfalls of excessive dependence on either

Australia's government said it was "disappointed" with China's decision to impose new beef import tariffs, with one industry group warning the move could damage trade worth over A$1 billion between the two countries.

China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry

[BEIJING] China will impose an added 55 per cent tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels from key suppliers including Brazil, Australia and the US in a move to protect its domestic cattle indu...

Fireworks marked the New Year in cities around the world.

World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges

Hopes for the new year include an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

TikTok is deepening ties in Brazil as the company has failed thus far to come up with a plan to save its service from being blocked in the US.

TikTok to invest more than 200 billion reais in Brazil data centre

The project will fully rely on clean energy from wind energy parks

US President Donald Trump (right) on Nov 20 announced that "certain agricultural imports from Brazil should no longer be subject to the additional (40% surcharge)", handing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a win.
PERSPECTIVE

Brazil offers lesson in winning the ‘Taco’ trade

Global politicians need to understand that White House policy is driven by melodrama and instinct

A fire at the summit venue forced an evacuation that disrupted talks for hours.

Draft COP30 deal drops effort for fossil fuel transition agreement

In the text released before dawn on Friday, all mentions of fossil fuels had been dropped

Indonesia is home to the world’s largest tropical rainforest outside the Amazon, with industries that contribute billions in exports and sustain millions of livelihoods.
THE BROAD VIEW

From Sumatra to Sao Paulo: practical lessons for COP30

Indonesia and Brazil show how forest protection is risk management and value preservation