The new Iranian ambassador to South Korea visited the Tehran Chamber of Commerce before his departure and held talks with the Secretary General of the Chamber. The goal of the meeting was to discuss opportunities for cooperation with this East Asian country and to develop commercial, technological, and cultural exchanges between the two states.
During the meeting, the importance of mutual recognition of potential and increasing awareness of both countries' opportunities was emphasized to strengthen trade ties. The meeting took place between Ahmad Erfaniaan, the new Iranian ambassador to South Korea, and Fereydoun Vardinajad, the Secretary General of the Tehran Chamber. The Deputy of the Chamber for International Affairs and Trade Development, as well as representatives of the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce, were present.
As solutions to enhance economic and trade interaction between Iran and Korea, regular B2B meetings and specialized webinars, exchange of economic and technological information, organization of trade delegations, and establishing contacts with South Korean chambers of commerce were proposed.
At the beginning of the meeting, Fereydoun Vardinajad, Secretary General of the Tehran Chamber, noted South Korea's growth experience over the past decades, highlighting its influence in cultural, industrial, and political spheres. He noted that preserving cultural identity and developing a brand are priorities for policymakers in the country, and significant success has been achieved in this area.
The Secretary General also stated the readiness of Iran's private sector to cooperate with Korean companies. He added that traders and businessmen from both countries can learn about each other's economic opportunities and potential through data exchange and establish long-term commercial ties. Thus, the development of exchanges depends on recognizing potentials and increasing awareness of opportunities in the economic sectors of the two countries.
According to the Tehran Chamber's Public Relations Department, Vardinajad described the areas of cooperation with Korean traders as diverse. He indicated that synergy and long-term planning involving the embassy's economic department, along with a targeted approach to developing trade between Iran and South Korea, can strengthen interaction with the country's economic enterprises in fields such as automotive industry, home appliances, information technology, digital economy, medicine and medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and others.
He also presented proposals aimed at facilitating trade relations, including increasing direct communication between the Tehran Chamber and the Iranian embassy in South Korea, regularly holding B2B meetings and webinars, exchanging economic and technological information, interacting with trade delegations, and communicating with South Korean chambers of commerce, which will help raise awareness of the country's opportunities.
Furthermore, Ahmad Erfaniaan, the new Iranian ambassador to South Korea, referencing his experience in other countries, emphasized the importance of utilizing the potential of chambers of commerce to improve trade relations. He stated that chambers of commerce, acting as a parliament of the private sector, can contribute to raising the level of trade ties and improving economic interaction in various fields.
Erfaniaan continued the discussion by mentioning the history of economic relations between the two countries. He reported that studies show that trade volume between Iran and South Korea exceeded $17 billion in 2011, and this country was Iran's fourth trading partner; however, this figure has decreased in recent years.
The Iranian ambassador to South Korea stressed the need to maintain communication between Iranian and Korean traders and businessmen despite political restrictions. He noted that scenarios for developing trade relations with South Korea have been developed under various conditions, and it is expected that bilateral trade relations will improve through online meetings, including South Korea in trade delegation programs, interaction with economic think tanks, and utilizing the potential of chambers of commerce. He also suggested considering the use of Korean companies' potential to repair war damage.
In another part of the meeting, Hesamaddin Hallaj, Deputy of the Tehran Chamber for International Affairs and Trade Development, pointed to the necessity of cooperation with academic centers, knowledge transfer, and interaction between domestic small and medium-sized enterprises and South Korean economic enterprises.
Pua Firuzi, Vice President of the Iran-Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce, also emphasized the importance of traders having access to up-to-date information. He deemed it necessary to create databases focused on laws, regulations, and investment opportunities in South Korea, as well as identifying authoritative legal institutions in South Korea to advise Iranian traders. Furthermore, he announced the development of an Iran-South Korea cooperation development plan focused on economic sustainability.
Nubank formalized an agreement to acquire Banco Porto Real de Investimentos S/A this Monday, July 20. This acquisition grants Nubank a banking license, allowing the company to maintain the use of the term 'bank' in its corporate name, meeting the requirements of the Central Bank (BC) and the National Monetary Council (CMN).
Banco Porto Real was established in 1992 in the city of Porto Real (RJ), and its main activity consists of granting credit to wholesale clients. Although the values involved in the transaction were not disclosed, the acquisition resolves a previous regulatory issue.
In November 2025, the BC and CMN issued a joint resolution prohibiting financial entities without the proper banking license from using terms such as 'banco' and 'bank'. At that time, Nubank operated with licenses to be a payment institution, financial entity, and securities broker, but not as a bank.
As stated by the company to Tecnoblog at that time, this operational structure allowed for the offering of services and products available on its platform, and the absence of banking authorization did not cause harm to its customers.
In December 2025, Tecnoblog investigated that purchasing a financial institution holding this license would be a viable way to solve the nomenclature issue. Seven months after this investigation, Nubank opted for this path. The company assures that it will not need to meet 'additional capital or liquidity requirements' to incorporate the banking license into its group, indicating that it already has sufficient financial capacity to operate as a bank.
Nubank issued a statement informing that, for its 115 million customers in Brazil, there will be no change whatsoever: the application, products, services, brand, and name of the institution will remain unchanged.
The growing appreciation of classic models is seen as evidence that modern cars are losing their identity due to safety and emission regulations. Previously, this appreciation began around age 25, but with the transition to electrification in the last ten years, vehicles only 15 or 20 years old are already considered potential classics, which is confirmed by auctions in Brazil and abroad.
During this same period, the manufacturers themselves began investing in departments dedicated to classics. Initially, it was the brands known for their track and road cars, such as Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes, driven by the high appreciation of their vehicles. Subsequently, high-volume manufacturers, including Volkswagen, Nissan, and Toyota, also created their own classic programs. In Brazil, two automakers have distinct initiatives for vintage car enthusiasts.
Almost all manufacturer classic departments maintain vast archives of documents from all eras, such as manuals, catalogs, and technical notebooks produced by the company itself, in addition to providing specialized labor and parts identical to the originals. Although these items can be obtained through other means, the manufacturers offer something exclusive: the vehicle's authenticity certification.
This certification is crucial because when an old car becomes a financial asset, fictitious narratives about its provenance often arise. Certificates issued by clubs may not be reliable, as exemplified by originality certificates made only for commercial purposes in Brazil, highlighting the importance of official factory validation.
One of the most notable official restoration centers is Ferrari Classiche. Opened by Luca di Montezemolo in July 2006 in the former Ferrari foundry, this 950 m² space houses offices, archives, documentation, and workshops. Due to the high value of classic Ferraris, dating back to the late 1970s and still used in historic races, the main services of Ferrari Classiche include maintenance and authenticity certification, in addition to restoration, especially for damaged cars.
It is rare for a special Ferrari to suffer a total loss, which usually occurs in cases of severe fires. Older models, such as the F40 and F50, that appear damaged in videos, are sent to Ferrari Classiche to be restored to their original condition. Both damaged cars and those requiring only restoration use parts manufactured according to the technical specifications of the time, often employing industrial or manufacturing processes used during the vehicle's construction. The process begins with an evaluation by the Ferrari Classiche team to distinguish original from non-original parts, allowing the owner to decide whether to return to the original standard.
The Certificate of Authenticity is issued for street cars over 20 years old or race cars of any period. An official Ferrari certificate can increase the car's value by millions of dollars and qualifies it for official Ferrari events globally. The process involves a meticulous inspection carried out by a committee of experts called COCER, chaired by Piero Ferrari, which evaluates the chassis, engine, gearbox, transmission, suspension, brakes, wheels, bodywork, and interior.
To receive certification, the vehicle must meet one of the basic criteria: having participated in national or international competitions in the evaluated configuration, or possessing a configuration resulting from modifications made by renowned design studios or coachbuilders up to ten years after manufacture, in addition to having participated in some Concours d’Elegance or Auto Show. Recent certification examples include the 1952 Ferrari 225S Vignale Spyder, chassis 0180ET, in Brazil, and the Ferrari F50 from the Carde Museum.
The oldest classic division is Mercedes-Benz Classic Service and Parts, an evolution of a historical division created by Daimler-Benz AG in 1936. The initial goal was to preserve at least one example of each model, many of which are historical landmarks, such as the Patent Motorwagen or the Blitzen Benz. Over time, Mercedes transformed this division into the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Classic Service and Parts.
Classic Service and Parts performs repairs on classics and supplies parts for historical models, allowing the purchase of original parts from any era. Decades of care for the historical collection have generated an extensive technical archive used today for restorations and repairs. Mercedes' Classic Service also offers
The LG Smart QLED Mini LED QNED70BSA TV, designed for 2026, is available with a 30% discount on the Mercado Livre platform. This model is offered at a price of R$ 3,524 when paying via Pix, down from its original price of R$ 4,999.
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