News & Insights Across Asia
China and Brazil have emerged as leaders among developing nations in the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Energy Transition report, highlighting significant progress in sustainable energy efforts.
China and Brazil agree to enhance BRICS cooperation to strengthen global governance and protect developing countries’ interests, following a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will visit China from June 4 to 8 at the invitation of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, signaling strengthened diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Brazil’s deforestation decreased by 11.6% in 2023, according to MapBiomas. The Amazon and Cerrado accounted for over 85% of deforestation. A hopeful sign for global environmental efforts.
Brazil announces Copa America squad without Casemiro, Jesus, Silva, and Richarlison. Manager Dorival Junior explains the decision.
In Brazil, a computer scientist is using AI to alert drivers to wildlife, aiming to save millions of animals from roadkill and preserve biodiversity.
Rescuers in Brazil’s southeast race to find survivors after deadly storms and floods kill at least 20 people, with more rain expected.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hit a six-year low in early 2023, with a 63% decrease from the previous year, signaling progress in environmental efforts but underscoring ongoing challenges.
Record wildfires in Brazil’s Roraima state threaten the Yanomami Indigenous people and the Amazon rainforest, highlighting the fragile state of the environment and the global impact of climate change.
Brazilians in Sao Paulo are embracing the Spring Festival, joining global celebrations of Chinese culture with vibrant festivities in the city’s Chinatown.
During Brazil’s Carnival, Rio’s Salgueiro Samba School shined a spotlight on indigenous peoples, using their performance to celebrate culture and address human rights issues.
Farmers in Brazil’s Pantanal Wetland are adopting innovative methods to live harmoniously with jaguars, protecting the wild cats while sustaining their livelihoods.
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Brazil’s National Congress, presidential palace, and Supreme Court, leading to violent clashes with military and police.
Brazilian craftsman Jarbas Carlini has made over 600 World Cup trophy replicas since 1994, connecting football fans globally and uniting communities through his handcrafted creations.
In Rio de Janeiro’s slums, conductor Carlos Prazeres is transforming young lives by bringing symphony music to the shanty towns, offering an alternative to the lure of the drug trade.
Chinese student Zhang Shuai in Brazil shares his heartfelt longing for home on the 73rd anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, highlighting the strong connection felt by overseas Chinese.
After losing her 17-month-old son to COVID-19 complications, a Brazilian mother campaigns to raise awareness about the virus’s dangers to children and the importance of testing.
Brazilian health authorities have detected a new COVID-19 variant called P.1.2, stemming from the hyper-contagious strain first found in Manaus.
Brazil has surpassed 15 million COVID-19 cases, facing a severe health emergency compounded by political disputes and crises.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 deaths, Rio de Janeiro’s police intensify enforcement of social distancing measures to curb the virus’s spread and prevent a healthcare collapse.
