On April 7, China's Vivo Mobile Communications announced the start of production of the company's cell phones in the Manaus Free Trade Zone. Vivo will sell its handsets in Brazil under the Jovi brand, announced the company, which in 2024 became the largest cell phone company in the world's largest market, China, ahead of Huawei and Apple.

Brazil's Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Fávaro, has said that the country is “on the verge of opening up the Chinese market to DDG”. Distillers Dried Grains (DDG) are a by-product of ethanol production, obtained from grains and used in animal feed. The statement was made during a speech at the 2nd Unem Datagro International Conference on Corn Ethanol, held on April 3 in Cuiabá (MT).

Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global Inc. recently announced that it will resume its food delivery service in Brazil under the 99 Food brand, with the aim of further integrating its mobility, payment and delivery services in the country, offering users an “all in one place” experience.

The Times Brasil - CNBC Exclusive Licensee has signed another agreement that expands its audience reach. The new partnership, which strengthens the channel's multiplatform strategy, came into effect in April. The broadcaster's signal is now available for free on a further 8 million TV sets connected to TCL Channels.

The Chinese delivery giant is preparing to set up an operation in Brazil. The company has been exploring the Brazilian market for many years. One example of this is that since March 2020, Meituan has had a registered trademark in Brazil. But only now has it decided that the time has come to enter the country, which should happen by the end of this year or early 2026 at the latest

The Portuguese-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILC) recently took part in a seminar organized by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO) and the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) in Beijing. The initiative is part of a series of events designed to promote international exchange and cooperation in the business sector.

A European delegation led by Portugal will participate in the 13th Macau International Tourism Industry Expo (MITE), which takes place from April 25 to 27. The organization of the delegation is the responsibility of the Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (APAVT).

Brazilian e-commerce faced a challenging February, but the imported goods segment remained strong, driven by the growth of Temu, which has consolidated itself as the largest platform in the sector.

Another Chinese automaker is preparing to arrive in Brazil. This time, Chinese CFMoto confirmed that it will soon begin selling its products in the Brazilian market, without giving a specific date. However, the automaker confirmed that it will be present at the Interlagos Duas Rodas Festival, which will take place between May 29 and June 1 in São Paulo (SP).

Forthing, a Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor brand represented by the Auto Industrial group, is launching the S7, a 100% electric saloon, on the Portuguese market. The arrival of the S7 model in Portugal marks the entry of the Chinese brand based in the city of Liuzhou, which retains the Fengxing name in China.

The Rio de Janeiro branch of COSCO Shipping Lines (Brazil) was officially inaugurated on March 28, with the aim of transforming the Port of Rio de Janeiro into the company's new strategic hub for an integrated system of services on the east coast of South America.

On March 31, the State University of Bahia (UNEB) presented the pedagogical projects for the undergraduate degrees: Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Language and Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Language Translation to representatives of the International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) and China. The meeting took place in the Rectory's meeting room on the university campus in Salvador.