Investments

Monday, August 8th 2022 - 09:29 UTC
Brazil's Lower House passes bill to donate arms to Uruguay's Army

Brazilian defense authorities are moving ahead with their plans to donate military equipment to Uruguay consisting of M108 howitzers and Urutu vehicles after the Lower House passed a bill in that regard which has now been sent over to the Senate.
Thursday, August 4th 2022 - 20:56 UTC
Brazil's decommissioned carrier leaves Rio to be scrapped

Brazil's Navy Thursday bid farewell to the Sao Paulo aircraft carrier, which has been decommissioned and sold for scrap. Türkiye is the structure's final destination.
Thursday, August 4th 2022 - 20:54 UTC
5G technology starts operating in São Paulo

The largest city in South America started bringing 5g mobile telephone services Thursday, one week after the government passed new legislation allowing for speedier installation of antennas suitable for the new technology.
Thursday, August 4th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Bristow Group completes acquisition of BIH, including Falklands' operations

The Bristow Group announced on Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of British International Helicopter Services Limited (BIH) effective 2nd August 2022, further enhancing its global Government Services offering. BIH also operates support helicopter services in the Falkland Islands.
Thursday, August 4th 2022 - 08:03 UTC
UK government´s Chevening scholarship for Argentina is now open

Applications for Chevening scholarships to study in the UK are open between 2 August and 1 November 2022.
Wednesday, August 3rd 2022 - 08:00 UTC
Freight costs between Santos and Shanghai skyrocket 400% in two years

Sea freight cost between Santos, Brazil and Shanghai, China have risen 400% in two years. The hike was one of the main consequences of the covid-19 pandemic on Brazilian logistics, according to a study by a task force of the National Waterway Transportation Agency (Antaq) released last week
Friday, July 29th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
Brazil passes law for speedier installation of 5G antennas

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday signed into law the new provisions for the installation of 5G antennas nationwide, it was announced. The head of state passed the bill in full, meaning he chose not to exercise his veto rights on any part of the document.
Wednesday, July 27th 2022 - 09:32 UTC
Falklands extends oil licenses two years for farm-in Rockhopper/Navitas accord

Positive news for Falklands' oil industry development. All regulatory consents for the transaction between Harbour Energy plc and Israel's Navitas Petroleum LP of its Falkland Islands offshore license interests have been approved by the Falkland Islands government and the United Kingdom minister of state.
Wednesday, July 27th 2022 - 07:34 UTC
Uruguay will seek to join Trans-Pacific Partnership; Lacalle announces

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Tuesday announced his administration would seek to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in its current form and that, to that end, he will seek endorsement from all political parties.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
World Bank US$ 200 million loan to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Argentina

The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$200 million loan to promote sustainable growth in Argentina, driven by innovation and focused on the creation of technology-based companies, support for entrepreneurs, and access to private capital.