Brazil pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Brazil has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 37 per cent by 2025 from 2005 levels as part of its contribution to a pact to fight global warming.
Sep 27, 2015, 21:01 PM IST
PM Modi calls for UNSC reforms within fixed time frame at G4 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pressed for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform within a "fixed time frame" in the current session of the UNGA.
Sep 26, 2015, 21:14 PM IST
In push for UNSC reforms, PM Modi to host G4 leaders in New York
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to host leaders of the G4 nations for a special summit here ahead of leaving for the Silicon Valley leg of his US visit.
Sep 26, 2015, 07:42 AM IST
Rio Olympics ceremonies tighten budget amid Brazil crisis
The opening and closing ceremonies of Rio Olympic and Paralympic games will be in low budget, much less than in London Olympics, ceremonies' directors have said.
Sep 23, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Brazil inflation hits 12-year high of 9.56%
Brazil`s annual inflation rate climbed to 9.56 percent in July, the highest level since 2003, official data showed Friday.
Aug 07, 2015, 21:32 PM IST
Standard & Poor's cuts Brazil's outlook to negative
US credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has lowered its forecast for Brazil's foreign currency debt from stable to negative while maintaining the country`s long-term rating at BBB-.
Jul 29, 2015, 11:29 AM IST
Petrobras scandal touches Brazil's business elite
Brazilian police began another phase in the investigation of massive corruption at state oil company Petrobras, arresting the heads of two of the country`s most important companies.
Jun 20, 2015, 09:49 AM IST
Brazil unveils $64 bn infrastructure plan to spur growth
Brazil announced a $64-billion infrastructure spending package on Tuesday, hoping to revive its flagging economy with investment in highways, railroads, ports and airports.
Jun 09, 2015, 21:09 PM IST
China, Brazil unveil multibillion trade, investment deals
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang lifted the wraps Tuesday on a multibillion series of trade and investment deals with Brazil, as Beijing looks to invest some $50 billion in South America`s largest economy.
May 19, 2015, 23:55 PM IST
Chinese PM Li Keqiang in Brazil to unveil $50 billion in investments
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang began a three-day visit to Brazil on Tuesday where he was to unveil a $50 billion investment package during talks in Brasilia with President Dilma Rousseff.
May 19, 2015, 23:00 PM IST
Brazil jobless rate hits all-time low
Joblessness in Brazil, the world`s seventh largest economy, averaged 4.8 percent in 2014, a historic low despite slowing economic growth and rising inflation.
Jan 29, 2015, 23:06 PM IST
Brazil posts 2014 inflation rate of 6.41%
Inflation in Brazil hit 6.41 percent in 2014, marginally below a government ceiling of 6.5 percent but still the highest annual figure since 2011, the National Statistical Institute (IBGE) said Friday.
Jan 10, 2015, 00:11 AM IST
Brazil exits recession with Q3 growth of 0.1%
Brazil`s economy exited recession with growth of 0.1 percent in the third quarter, the government said Friday, a tepid result that is nevertheless welcome news for struggling President Dilma Rousseff.
Nov 29, 2014, 05:17 AM IST
Brazil lifts key rate to 11.25%
Brazil`s central bank on Wednesday raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 11.25 percent -- the first hike since April -- in the wake of leftist Dilma Rousseff`s re-election as president.
Oct 30, 2014, 05:49 AM IST
Brazil falls into recession as election looms
Brazil's GDP shrank 0.6 per cent in the second quarter.
Aug 30, 2014, 10:56 AM IST
BRICS bank opens cooperation opportunities with S America: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the establishment of the BRICS development bank opens up newer opportunities of cooperation with nations of South America.
Jul 17, 2014, 09:13 AM IST
IMF welcomes establishment of BRICS bank
The International Monetary Fund has welcomed the move to set up a new BRICS development bank stating that it is ready to work with the Bank's leadership.
Jul 17, 2014, 08:53 AM IST
PM Modi leaves for Brazil to attend BRICS Summit
Modi is visiting Brazil at the invitation of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to attend the Sixth BRICS Summit being held in Fortaleza and Brasilia on 15-16 July.
Jul 13, 2014, 19:37 PM IST
