Looking ahead, analysts point to 5G, artificial intelligence, the digital economy and internet of things as potential targets for investment.
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Officials point to Huawei’s long relationship with Brazil, which dates back to the beginning of the century and has created more than 16,000 jobs.
Entrepreneurs look ahead to 2022 launch of extensive privatisation programme covering banking, agriculture, telecommunications and oil.
Top quality ore and top prices mean healthy profits, but analysts fear pressure from China could have a negative effect.
Nearly 5,000 Chinese have successfully applied over the past decade, while Portuguese-speaking Brazil takes second place.
Scientists aim to confirm if Sinopharm can be ‘mixed and matched’ with AstraZeneca jabs in an attempt to ease supply problems.
Ministers identify strong potential for mutual cooperation and profit in the future during video conference.
CPFL Energia’s 66 per cent share will grant it control of 6,000 kilometres of transmission lines and 56 substations.
The west African republic’s oil wealth makes it an obvious candidate for the Portuguese-speaking forum, but a large question mark hangs over its human rights record.