The new International Data Cooperation Exchange Workstation Brazil Station debuts in Rio de Janeiro. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

The International Data Economy Industrial Park promotions conference – held in the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on April 15 – unveiled the new International Data Cooperation Exchange Workstation Brazil Station.

It aims to boost collaboration between Brazil and the Lin-gang Special Area, located in East China's Shanghai.

The goal of the International Data Economy Industrial Park itself – established in Lin-gang in October 2023 – is to foster the growth of the data industry.

During the conference, Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co Ltd, or the Lingang Group, signed a cooperation agreement with Banco BOCOM BBM for long-term collaboration in cross-border financial services.

Representatives from the International Data Economy Industrial Park also inked a memorandum of cooperation with the China-Brazil Innovation Economic Research Institute, to boost collaboration in the data economy sector.

Lingang Group and Banco BOCOM BBM sign a cooperation agreement in Rio de Janeiro. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

Representatives from the International Data Economy Industrial Park sign  a memorandum of cooperation with the China-Brazil Innovation Economic Research Institute in Rio de Janeiro. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

The conference featured presentations by Tang Hao, deputy director of the Lin-gang Special Area Administration and investment promotions by the International Data Economy Industrial Park.

Companies like UCloud and Zilia shared their know-how and insights into cloud computing trends and innovative approaches in data storage.

In the run-up to the conference, Lin-gang Special Area representatives briefed more than 10 Brazilian companies and business associations about its development and competitive advantages, discussing topics including the digitalization of shipping trade and e-commerce collaboration along the Silk Road.