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International

Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices

Founded in Curitiba in the early 2010s, Ebanx reached ‘unicorn’ status in 2019 – a label for startups valued at more than US$1 billion.
Banking & Finance

Brazilian payments unicorn Ebanx makes South-east Asia push

South-east Asia’s fuel oil imports from Brazil more than doubled last month compared to February.
Asean Business

South-east Asia’s robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung oversaw the signing of 10 memorandums of understanding, including digital economy, agriculture and others.
International

South Korea, Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade

As the arbitration proceedings are at a preliminary stage, Seatrium says it is “unable to definitively ascertain the financial impact” from the proceedings.
Companies & Markets

Seatrium seeks US$55.7 million from unit of Brazil’s Petrobras over ongoing dispute, starts arbitration

The Camacari factory now assembles cars from imported “semi-knocked down” (SKD) units, benefitting from an import tax exemption that just expired.
Transport & Logistics

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

Farmers harvest soybeans on a farm in Maringa in Parana state, Brazil, Mar 3, 2025.
Energy & Commodities

China to favour Brazilian soybean imports in H1 despite renewed US inflows

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

EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

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

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

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.
Energy & Commodities

China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry

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