Brazil and Indonesia have signed multiple cooperation agreements during President Lula's 2025 visit to Jakarta, focusing on expanding trade, using local currencies, and enhancing investment and strategic partnerships.
Brazil's growing 50+ demographic, representing substantial consumer power and entrepreneurship, is prompting businesses to rethink strategies to tap into this expanding market segment.
Brazilian cities Ribeirão Preto and Uberlândia are advancing international business and investment ties in 2025, focusing on growth opportunities, especially with China.
Brazilian cities are launching new programs in 2025 to support entrepreneurs and small businesses through resource centers, business academies, and fairs.
Survey shows 93% of Brazilian small business owners value sustainability despite challenges; Braskem supports women entrepreneurs adopting eco-friendly practices.
Small service businesses in Brazil are innovating by creating new services that address and manage bureaucratic challenges, turning regulatory frictions into business opportunities, as revealed by Sebrae's 2025 survey.
BNDES Garagem's increasing focus on climate financing is driving growth in Brazil's green economy startups, with new selections to be announced at COP-30.
Ceará strengthens small business support with model Entrepreneur Rooms statewide and a free AI-focused digital presence course for entrepreneurs by Sebrae, Google, and Alura.
Brava Energia trims its board and executives amid operational setbacks and plans leadership consolidation to boost governance and efficiency.
Brazil enacts targeted support programs including design-driven innovation immersions and credit opportunities to aid industries and SMEs against tariff impacts in October 2025.
Brazilian women entrepreneurs advance through the 4th Tricotando Negócios event and an international business mission to Portugal.
Brazilian state-owned enterprises report a historic R$18.5 billion primary deficit under Lula's third term, driven mainly by Correios' financial crisis.
Pizza Prime, founded with a R$20,000 loan, is poised for R$180 million revenue in 2025, expanding rapidly with 80 stores and new business models across Brazil.
Research shows credit access improves financial stability and confidence among Brazilian entrepreneurs, with women benefiting notably; local market revitalization also boosts small business growth.
The Bahamas Hotel Club launches a themed burger delivery service and plans a new restaurant in São Paulo, while Baixada Santista's BNI network generates R$32.5 million in business through strong regional connections.
Brazil faces mounting losses in federal state-owned enterprises, prompting a heated debate over privatization versus restructuring.
Brazil hosts multiple entrepreneurship and technology events in October 2025, highlighting regional development and innovation efforts.
Brazilian industries are integrating sustainability strategies and innovation to address ESG demands and tariff impacts, highlighted at recent industry events and support programs.
Brazil’s digital platform workforce grew 25.4% by 2024, earning more but facing longer hours and high informality rates, per IBGE data.
Northern Brazil advances entrepreneurship through Jucepa's business formalization innovations in Pará and Inovem's entrepreneurship training in Roraima.
Brazil and India introduce an electronic business visa and target $20 billion in annual trade, alongside new contracts and investments.
Microcredit programs by Banco do Povo and BNDES are enabling entrepreneurs across Brazil to grow businesses through credit access, training, and strategic events.
Brazil and India are expanding their Mercosur-India Preferential Trade Agreement to broaden tariff reductions and increase trade to $20 billion by 2026, with energy and business partnerships advancing concurrently.
Brazil and India are advancing trade relations with new electronic business visas, expanded tariff agreements, and strategic sector deals aiming to boost bilateral trade to $20 billion.
The Feira do Empreendedor 2025 opens in São Paulo, spotlighting entrepreneurship and regional economic growth with significant participation from São José do Rio Preto.
Mobile payments in Brazil are rapidly growing, offering businesses enhanced security, efficiency, and customer experience with expected market value reaching $88.5 billion by 2024.
Brazil is rapidly adopting AI across industries, yet struggles to convert its strong scientific research into technological innovation, highlighting the need for strategic investment and policy reforms.
Brazilian small businesses receive extensive support through Sebrae's 'Turbina Vendas' lectures and the LiDERE+ event to maximize sales for the 2025 holiday season.
BRB Bank refutes claims of unauthorized transactions with Banco Master, affirming compliance with Central Bank regulations amid rejected acquisition plans.
Small Brazilian businesses like Kakao Blumenn and Pousada Piuval lead sustainability efforts, supported by Sebrae, driving economic and environmental progress.
Paraná and Minas Gerais advance local economic development in 2025 by boosting public procurement from small businesses and offering exclusive credit lines with favorable terms.
Brazilian SMEs benefit from fintech-driven credit access improvements and successful WhatsApp-based customer engagement strategies.
Academia FIESC de Negócios has initiated a survey assessing governance and succession practices in Santa Catarina's industries to boost competitiveness and sustainability.
Brazil’s small businesses stand to gain from lower inflation projections for 2025 and new BNDES credit initiatives, boosting growth prospects.
Fórum Inovativos 2025 to convene 300 leaders in São Paulo to discuss AI, digital transformation, and sustainability in business, featuring the Prêmio Inovativos for digital innovation.
Upcoming entrepreneurial fair in Canoas and ongoing financing initiatives in Paraná highlight Brazil's commitment to supporting local business growth and innovation.
At COP30 in Belém, innovative impact businesses and a new manifesto spotlight sustainable development and bioeconomy in the Amazon, underscoring Brazil's leadership in integrating ecology and economy.
Fortaleza and Salvador see significant hotel and economic gains from expanding business tourism and event-driven visitor influx in 2025.
The Feira Emprega Transporte in Rio Branco connected job seekers with 617 vacancies from 22 companies, offering services like health checks and career guidance.
Micro and small enterprises in Ceará generated over 75% of the state's formal jobs created year-to-date, mirroring their national contribution to Brazil’s formal job growth in 2025.