Small businesses fuel job creation as international tourism spending reaches historic highs Brazil’s tourism sector reinforced its role as one of the country’s leading economic drivers in 2025, combining record levels of formal employment with a strong increase in international visitor spending, according to official national data. The sector, which is overwhelmingly made up of small and micro-sized enterprises, recorded more than 1.9 million formal job contracts over the year, marking the highest level of hiring ever registered in tourism-related…

In the western part of the state of Para in Brazil, environmentalists have recorded an increase in the population of Amazonian freshwater turtles. This is the result of the work of the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) and local communities, according to Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. During the reproductive cycle in the Rio Trombetas Biological Reserve in the municipality of Oriximina (Parana state), more than 80,000 Podocnemis expansa hatchlings were recorded. This figure is ten…

Researchers from the University of Sao Paulo (USP) have developed a working rechargeable battery based on the rare metal niobium and have filed a patent application for the technology. The battery voltage is 3 volts – the same as that of most modern household batteries. This was reported by Agencia Brasil. The development took around ten years at the Sao Carlos Institute of Chemistry of USP. Niobium has a unique electronic structure and can exist in several oxidation states, each…

The Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has issued a permit to launch the country’s first wheat-based ethanol plant. The plant is located in the municipality of Santiago, Rio Grande do Sul state. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. During the initial phase, the plant will be capable of processing around 100 tonnes of wheat per day, with projected annual production reaching up to 12 million litres of hydrated ethanol. Construction…

Brazil’s government has introduced two new national initiatives as part of its climate policy, targeting emissions reductions in the maritime transport sector. Developed by the Ministry of Ports and Airports, the programmes aim to upgrade operational practices and strengthen the environmental sustainability of the country’s port infrastructure. This was reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The new measures establish a framework for the decarbonisation of both ports and shipping. The ordinance outlines the governance structure for the…

The role of BRICS in the global community continues to grow. By the end of 2025, few would doubt that this role is increasingly coordinating and consolidating the position of Global South countries. According to a number of experts, the main and most significant outcome of Brazil’s 2025 BRICS Chairmanship was the process of forming common approaches. In a period of rapid transformation of the world order, this is one of the most important tasks. “Brazil’s Chairmanship of BRICS in…

A coalition entitled “Corals of Brazil” has been announced in Brazil to preserve and restore local coral reefs. This is reported by Agência Brasil. According to activists, the ecosystems of coral reefs are threatened by global warming on the planet, pollution from land, uncontrolled development of coastal areas and excessive fishing. The coalition plans to advocate for the expansion of protected areas and support innovative solutions for their restoration. Among its goals are the restoration of 30 per cent of…

Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, used a state visit to Mozambique today to reaffirm Brazil’s commitment to revitalising its partnership with the country, describing the moment as a “reawakening” of a relationship that has spanned five decades but suffered periods of neglect. Standing alongside Mozambican President Daniel Chapo in Maputo, Lula said his return marked “the beginning of a story that should never have been interrupted”, coinciding with Mozambique’s 50th anniversary of independence and 50 years of diplomatic…

A groundbreaking cancer-detection device developed by Brazilian chemist Livia Eberlin is being tested for the first time in Brazil. The handheld instrument, shaped like a pen, can identify cancerous tissue in real time and is now undergoing clinical trials at the hospitals in Sao Paulo. This is reported by Metropoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The study, which will run for 24 months, involves 60 oncology patients – 30 with lung cancer and 30 with thyroid cancer – selected based…

Brazil is ready to support Malaysia’s possible accession to BRICS as a full member. This was stated by the President of the Republic, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during a press conference following his visit to Kuala Lumpur, reports Brasil 247, a TV BRICS partner. In turn, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, expressed his gratitude to the Brazilian leader for supporting the country’s aspiration to join the group, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign…