Brazil seeks to deepen economic co-operation with China, said the head of one of the largest Brazilian banks Aloizio Mercadante, as reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. “We want the added value of goods exported to China to grow,” said the economist in his speech on the margins of the event “Brazil and China: 50 years of friendship”, organised on the occasion of the anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries. The bank chairman emphasised the strategic…

The Brazilian government plans to launch a national plan for artificial intelligence (AI) development. The text of the relevant document will be published during the opening of the 5th National Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation. This is reported by Metropoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The Brazilian Plan for the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies (PBIA) was prepared by the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development. In March 2024, the country’s president, Lula da Silva, called for…

Faculty at federal universities and colleges will receive pay increases of 13.3-31 per cent by 2026. Raise rates will no longer be uniform and will depend on category. Those earning more will receive a minimum raise of 13.3 per cent. Those earning less will get a maximum raise of 31 per cent. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the National Union of Higher Education Teachers (Andes), this is the latest proposal from the…

The Ministry of Culture is preparing to launch a platform dedicated to Brazilian audiovisual productions in the second half of this year, reports Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The project was conceived by the Audiovisual Secretariat (SAV) and is in the final stages of production. The idea is to make national films, serials and documentaries available for free. According to the ministry, the initiative is based on Law 13.006/2014, which encourages the screening of national productions in schools,…

The President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has approved a bill that recognises carnival blocks and bands as a manifestation of national culture. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The text of PL No. 3,724/2021 was approved in March by the Senate Committee on Education and Culture by final decision, that is, without a vote in the plenary session of the House of Representatives.  For the rapporteur of the project, Senator Augusta Brito,…

In Campo Grande, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva personally attended the shipment of the first batch of meat products to China from the newly opened plants. This important event is part of the federal government’s strategy to expand international trade and increase export opportunities. Since the start of 2023, Brazil has been actively working to open new markets and expand trade channels. As a result of the efforts, the country has opened 105 new markets in 50 countries…

Brazil’s Minister of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Hunger Wellington Dias, during a meeting with UN Under-Secretary General Amina Mohammed, spoke about the proposal to create a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. “The alliance will not belong to the G20, but to all countries and organisations that want to work together. We need the UN’s support on two fronts. First, it is necessary that the organisation’s offices…

In the final document of the national conference on education in Brazil, it will be proposed to cancel the new system of secondary education. This information was provided by the coordinator of the National Education Forum (FNE) Heleno Araujo. In addition, he believes that it is necessary to allocate at least 10% of Brazil’s GDP to this area. This document, according to the federal government, should be the basis for the development of a national education plan for the next 10…

The number of industries interested in investing in Rio increased by 33% in 2023. The number of industrial companies interested in opening or expanding their business in the state of Rio de Janeiro increased by 33% last year compared to 2022. According to the Rio de Janeiro State Industrial Development Company (Codin), 123 firms have had their applications for tax incentives approved during this period. “The state of Rio de Janeiro is becoming increasingly attractive for business. It is proved…

With gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 3.1 per cent this year, Brazil is expected to rise two places to become the world’s ninth largest economy in 2023. This was announced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, 19 December. According to the fund, the country should end the year with a nominal GDP of $2.13 trillion. This is reported by Toda Palavra, partner of TV BRICS. Last year, Brazil ranked 11th. According to IMF forecasts, by 2026 Brazil…