President Lula da Silva aims to reaffirm his country’s commitment to the continent through whirlwind visits to three countries.
South Africa
Leaders of the world’s most populous and sixth most populous nations are set to meet in Beijing to cement a growing friendship that will be keenly watched by Washington.
Vice-president Hamilton Mourão says Brazil hopes to tap into new opportunities brought by energy transitions and low-carbon economy.
SINOHYDRO-SEPCO1 consortium should complete US$35 million project by December, with electricity forecast to start flowing in early 2023.
Fast-track residence permit scheme raises more than 6 billion euros in nine years; South Africans, Britons and Brazilians also show keen interest.
Quarantine for arrivals from other foreign countries stays at 21 days; research indicates Omicron has relatively short incubation period.
Strict Covid-19 precautions remain in place, with arriving passengers facing up to 28 days’ hotel quarantine.
Travellers from US, Brazil, Russia, Turkey and many parts of Asia and Africa targeted; Macao’s 79th imported coronavirus case infected with Omicron variant.
World Health Organization warns new strain carries an increased risk of reinfection, making it potentially more dangerous than Delta variant.
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