Author: Anton Foek

Investing in Brazil

China's Flying Cars Are Leaving the Runway

China’s Flying Cars Are Leaving the Runway — And the Factory Floor

eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, July 22, 2026 – For decades, the flying car was science fiction’s favorite broken promise. In 2026, China is trying to make good on it — not with a single prototype, but with actual assembly lines. Backed by a national policy push around what Beijing calls the “low-altitude economy,” a handful of Chinese…
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The Seleção of Spectators

How Brazil Learned to Watch the World Cup Final From the Couch eyesonbrasil There is a very specific kind of pain reserved only for Brazilians this July 19th. It’s not the pain of losing a final. It’s the pain of not even being in one — and watching your oldest, most beloved, most insufferable rival…
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The AI Native Revolution in Education

Within Mature and Emerging Economies eyesonbrasil Rio de Janeiro/ Amsterdam, July 12th 2026–Traditional educational models in emerging markets often struggle with a severe lack of physical infrastructure, outdated learning materials, and a chronic shortage of trained teachers. The rise of AI native technology now offers a historic opportunity to leapfrog these long-standing challenges. Instead of simply digitizing…
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São Paulo: selective growth in a maturing market

Brazil: Real Estate, Investing and Fun eyesonbrasil São Paulo/ Amsterdam, July 12th 2026– São Paulo’s real estate market presents a nuanced but telling picture in 2026. According to the June 2026 FipeZAP report, the average price per square metre in the city stands at R$ 12,055. Notably, Vitória (Espírito Santo) recently overtook São Paulo as…
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For everyone in Indonesia advancing her/his career

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Indonesia Takes Off

A New Powerhouse in Fintech, Agriculture and CO₂ Markets eyesnindonesia Indonesia is a country of continents. Very vast, diverse and full of momentum. With 280 million people, a young population and a rapidly expanding digital economy, the country is becoming one of the most compelling growth stories in Asia. Fintech adoption is accelerating at remarkable…
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The Football Agent, The Gatekeeper

How Football Talent from the Periphery Reaches the Top of the World eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, April 1st 2026– Modern football is no longer a sport in the traditional sense of the word. It is a global industry with revenues that surpass those of many mid-sized nations, with intersections in finance, commerce, geopolitics and media rights. And…
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Indonesia adds value to BRICS

Expansion BRICS with Indonesia eyesonindonesia Surabaya/Amsterdam, March 30th 2026– The expansion of BRICS with Indonesia in January 2025 has been widely interpreted as a natural next step in the bloc’s evolution. Yet the significance of Indonesia’s entry extends far beyond numerical growth. Indonesia arrives as a young and unburdened actor, a young stallion stepping onto…
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Indonesia’s Entrance as a Young Stallion in a New Spring

BRICS and INDONESIA eyesonindonesia Surabaya/Amsterdam, March 30th 2026– BRICS has long projected itself as the political and economic anchor of the Global South, a coalition capable of reshaping global governance and challenging Western‑dominated institutions. Yet the bloc’s internal contradictions have often overshadowed its ambitions. The arrival of Indonesia as a full member in January 2025,…
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Indonesia and BRICS

Leading country eyesonindeonsia Amsterdam/Jakarta, March 30th 2026—Indonesia has more than the potential to become one of the leading countries within BRICS. Because it combines scale, strategic geography, and economic momentum in a way few emerging economies can match. As the world’s fourth‑largest population and Southeast Asia’s biggest economy, Indonesia offers a domestic market that rivals…
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