International relations
Japan and Brazil to sign decarbonization deal at May summit
Countries eye cooperation on biofuel technology and Amazon protection
Latin America
Economy
G20 economies adjust to delays in Fed rate cut, Brazil's finance chief says
Central bank chief adds that the rise of U.S. dollar is 'always a problem'
International relations
Japan's Kishida to visit Brazil, Paraguay in overture to Global South
PM focused on building economic ties to counter Chinese and Russian influence
Interview
Argentina won't push companies to buy from China: top diplomat
Little to gain from dealing with countries that aren't liberal democracies, Mondino says
Commodities
Chile copper mine backed by Japan's Marubeni set for $2.5bn international loan
Exclusive: Production expansion for vital EV metal secures financing
International relations
Paraguay 'committed' to keeping Taiwan ties, foreign minister says
Taiwan's last ally in South America emphasizes shared principles, economic benefits
International relations
G20 finance chiefs fail to reach joint statement amid Gaza, Ukraine debates
Discord among foreign ministers 'contaminated' financial talks: Brazilian finance minister
Comment
South Korea flips script on North by winning over Cuba
Preelection surprise reflects drastic diplomatic change from half a century ago
International relations
In EV revolution, resource-rich Global South hopes to turn cash-rich
Bolivia and Indonesia tell Global North to give them a place on the value chain
International relations
Japan aims to export metro railway tech to Dominican Republic
Tokyo's push comes as China's influence grows in Latin America
International relations
South Korea forms diplomatic ties with Cuba, Pyongyang's old friend
Seoul looks to boost diplomacy in Latin America
International relations
Jamaican foreign minister dismisses Chinese 'debt trap' worries
Kingston wants balanced foreign development funding but Beijing aid is key
Interview
Latin America ready to help solve global crises, IDB chief says
Inter-American Bank's Ilan Goldfajn seeks Japan tie-ups as region rises on world stage
International relations
China deepens ties with Global South to counter U.S.-led order
Wang Yi's 6-nation tour garners support for One China principle, Belt and Road
International relations
Japan eyes Latin America for mega-FTA to secure minerals, food security
Kishida's proposed visit would be chance to explore Japan-Mercosur EPA
Supply Chain
Panama Canal backup forces detours for Asia-bound grain ships
Suez Canal transits soar due to drought, threatening higher food costs
International relations
Japan needs early EPA talks with Mercosur: Brazilian envoy
Tax reform makes Brazil more attractive for investment, ambassador says
Middle East crisis
Xi calls for Gaza cease-fire, release of civilians, at BRICS summit
China's leader seeks 'authoritative' peace conference to solve Palestinian question
International relations
G77+China: Latin America's leftists pursue solidarity with Beijing
Cuba summit lets emerging countries bond in America's backyard over economics
International relations
Cuba seeks to deepen ties with Beijing at G77+China summit
Havana hosts meeting to tackle Global South issues as U.S. sanctions remain
G20 Summit
Lula wants Putin and Xi back in fold at Brazil's G20 next year
President hedges on Russian leader's arrest, questions why Brazil signed ICC treaty
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's GIC acquires nine Carrefour assets in Brazil
City state's state investor and Barzel Properties team up in $241m purchase
Climate Change
Petrobras, Japanese partner work on carbon capture at offshore rigs
Kureha to develop new catalyst to turn byproduct gas into material for batteries, auto parts
Supply Chain
Japan's Kaga Electronics to build new Mexican parts-assembly plant
Company aims to tap demand from auto and A/C manufacturers exiting China
Environment
China, South Korea push for deep-sea mining as global talks begin
Countries seek rule-making for critical metals amid criticism from activists