Health, Economy, and Technology: The Main News of the Day in Brazil and the World
Anvisa approved Ozivy today, the first Ozempic-analog drug produced synthetically by the Brazilian pharmaceutical company EMS. This decision is considered a milestone for the health sector in the country, as it increases competition in the weight loss drug market and could impact prices and access to these treatments.
In the financial sector, the debate over credit quality in Brazil gains new chapters. While major banks like Itaú and Bradesco are reducing exposure to risky loans, the company CSD BR has moved forward with its plan to create a new Stock Exchange in Brazil. To this end, the company has partnered with MEMX and has the support of major institutions such as BTG and Santander.
The global delivery market is also in the spotlight with Uber's attempt to buy Delivery Hero for 10 billion euros. Experts believe, however, that the final value of the negotiation should be higher. In Brazil, the atmosphere is one of dispute between iFood and Keeta; iFood accuses its competitor of industrial espionage, while Keeta claims the accusations are just a distraction from the sector's problems.
The crisis of print journalism in Brazil remains severe. In the last year, the circulation of the country's main newspapers fell by more than 32%, with the exception of Folha de S.Paulo. While traditional media suffer, new digital security technologies are gaining ground. The startup Didit received an investment of 7.5 million dollars to create a global digital identity system, seeking to facilitate user validation on the internet.
In the world of transport and energy, Ferrari presented its first electric model in Rome, but the vehicle did not please critics and brand enthusiasts. Meanwhile, in the Brazilian electricity sector, the National System Operator (ONS) has already begun preparations for the next World Cup. The technical challenge is to ensure that the power grid supports the increase in demand during the games, avoiding power outages.
Finally, the Pope published a new encyclical titled "Magnifica Humanitas," focused on the challenges of artificial intelligence. The religious leader appealed for technology to be developed with a focus on human dignity. He warned of the risk of AI becoming a "new Tower of Babel," arguing that technological progress must always serve the well-being and ethics of humanity.