Archive for 'Brazilian News'
Brazil Movie News Posted by Rachel on May 18, 2009
Today we’re going to take a look at Brazil entertainment news, for the latest in movies. Ten up-and-coming Brazilian talents, Variety When Jackman met Ronaldo, Screen India Embassy of Brazil to Present Second Annual Documentary Film Festival, PR Newswire Brazil film business weathers downturn, Variety Começam as filmagens da versão brasileira de ‘High School Musical,’…
Swine Flu Hits Brazil Posted by Rachel on May 11, 2009
Swine flu has officially arrived in Brazil, with eight confirmed cases. Some had all been in Mexico, the US or Europe, where they contracted the disease, while two got sick without leaving the country. Only one of the infected patients is still in the hospital, who is being quarantined. Doctors say he will be fine…
El Al Begins Direct Flights to Brazil Posted by Rachel on May 6, 2009
This week, El Al Airlines announced that it has begun direct flights from Israel to Brazil, the airline’s first new flight in a decade. The airline will run three direct flights a week from Tel Aviv to Sao Paulo and back. Each flight takes nearly 15 hours. The airline decided to begin service to Brazil…
Brazil Economic News Posted by Rachel on May 5, 2009
Let’s take a look at some of the headlines about the Brazilian economy, which seems to be doing well despite the crisis: Brazil April Trade Surplus Widens to $3.71 Billion, Wall Street Journal Brazil’s GDP May Shrink Less Than Previously Forecast, Bloomberg Bradesco Earnings Drop 18% in Q1, Business News Americas Brazil Stocks Up More…
Brazil in the News Posted by Rachel on Apr 20, 2009
Today we’re going to look at the headlines to see the latest in Brazilian news. Brazil’s high tech hub grows in Sao Paulo’s Brooklin, CNN Latin America urged against protectionism, Reuters Region’s poverty poses challenge for World Economic Forum, WSJ Rio Olympic bid focuses on atmosphere, emerging economy, Chicago Tribune Brazil sees reason for hope…
World Economic Forum Kicks Off in Rio Posted by Rachel on Apr 14, 2009
Rio de Janeiro will host the World Economic Forum on Latin America from April 14 – 16, which will gather CEOs, executives, and businessmen to discuss integrating regional economies, addressing the economic crisis, economic policies, and environmental friendly business solutions. The co-chairs of the event include executives from KPMG International, Lloyd’s, and Banco Itaú Unibanco…
Brazilian Kayaker Sets World Record Posted by Rachel on Apr 13, 2009
On March 4th, Brazilian kayaker Pedro Oliva set a world’s record by kayaking over an 127 foot waterfall on the Rio Sacre in the state of Mato Grosso. The waterfall, called Salto Belo, is as tall as a twelve story building, but Pedro not only survived–he came out unscathed. Pedro actually spent more time underwater…