Sports events spur growth in developing country

Global athletic competitions to have long-lasting effects for their host city

Special police squads bring order back to blighted slums

More than just a simple eyesore, the slums that house more than one-third of Rio de Janeiro's population pose a great challenge for city leaders as they prepare to host the next World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics.

Carrying the torch to its future

Rio eyes revival in runup to Olympics

Fiscal milestones in financial strength

Since the global crisis hit world markets in 2008, making the grade for investment and moving up the rankings of rating agencies has been difficult for many national governments, let alone for regional, state and municipal authorities.

Famed fun city Rio becomes an economic powerhouse

As Brazil's economy grows in strength and power, the city of Rio de Janeiro is beginning to show its importance and is about to build on its newfound global business prowess.

Forship: Wide solutions for complex projects

It may have started as a dream back in 1998, but what was once an idea for solutions in the commissioning process of complex industrial plants has become a successful reality. Today Forship is synonymous with innovation and solutions for both commissioning and regulatory support services.

Rio de Janeiro state eyes possible oil rush

The state of Rio de Janeiro is noted for its natural beauty and natural resources, which now include discoveries of so-called pre-salt energy that could be profoundly important to the region's petrochemical industry.

Urban transport still Rio's toughest challenge

As Brazil readies itself to host the world's two largest sporting contests, its leaders realize the importance of having the right infrastructure in place to sustain growth and handle the transportation of goods and people these events will demand.

GM drives wetland protection project

General Motors (China) Investment Co Ltd on March 2 launched a wetland protection project in Shanghai in a bid to preserve endangered habitats for seasonal birds.

New charity initiative for poor region

Charity Liangshan, a national public joint initiative, was launched by more than 20 public organizations and enterprises, including the Red Cross Society of China, the China Charity Federation, and China Children and Teenagers' Fund, on April 9 in Beijing.

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Two stars plan rematch to help students

Pop singer Jay Chou and NBA star Kobe Bryant announced a rematch of their wildly popular competition at the Guangzhou Gymnasium on March 19.