NH RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The tender for the modernization of the 6×6 Cascavel wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicle, opened by the Brazilian Army Command, already has a winner: the Consórcio Força Terrestre, consisting of the companies Akaer, Universal Engenharia, and Opto Space and Defence. The selected companies offered a budget of R$74.6 million (US$14.5 million) … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is among the top five countries with the most crypto investors. More than 10 million Brazilians, or about 5% of the population, put the country behind only India, the U.S., Russia, and Nigeria. Although most investors are unaware of or wary of crypto activity, the market is growing exponentially … Read more
May 13, 2022 17:13 4 min read Hello, and welcome to our first Market Roundup! Every week, we will sum up what you need to know to keep abreast of all the comings and goings in Brazilian markets — as well as Brazilian companies listed abroad. We know that markets and the economy are very … Read more
As with many contentious issues, there is often an assumption that people’s opinions on abortion are more or less set in stone. Yet a recent YouGov poll finds that more than one in four Americans (27%) report having changed their mind on the issue of abortion at some point in their lives. Most people who … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With the new geopolitical situation in the world, the unprecedented sanctions frenzy, and the possibility of more global events, The Rio Times will list daily prices of major commodities for comparison and review.   . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our … Read more
In light of the recent news that the Supreme Court may be poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, some have argued that limiting access to abortion is a violation of religious freedom. Several Jewish and Muslim leaders have said that their faiths expressly support abortion in some cases. In a YouGov analysis of polling data … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The unemployment rate in Brazil was 11.1% in the first quarter of 2022, which is stable compared with the fourth quarter of 2021 when it recorded the same percentage. It also represents a drop of 3.8 percentage points . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Data from the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) show how foreign countries, with the leadership of the United States, dominate patent registrations in the national territory. Of all the 26,921 requests for property titles in Brazil in 2021, only 19% were from Brazilian companies or citizens. According to the … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On May 12, Magazine Luiza (MGLU3) officially launched Fintech Magalu. According to the company, the fintech is already one of the ten largest in Brazil, with more than 16 million unique customers among individuals and companies. The company highlighted in a statement that the arrival of the Fintech Magalu brand … Read more
Results, interactive data, and methodology on Americans’ attitudes on abortion from a May 3 – 6, 2022 YouGov survey Results Toplines: Results among U.S. adult citizens for every question Tables: Results for every question, broken down by attributes such as race, age, gender, and political party Explore the Data with Crunchboxes Select a survey question using the top … Read more