In Brazil, there's much negative stigma attached to the country's indigenous tribes. In an attempt to rectify this, the Kaxinawá tribe has collaborated with game developers to createHuni Kui, a game that offers players an opportunity to understand the ways in which they live.

The Brazilian eyewear market is dominated by imported brands that are synonymous with high quality and status. Yet Livo, a native eyewear company, is experiencing year-on-year growth. So what's the appeal of ‘Brazilian-made’ and can a local brand compete with international players?

Three small, Brazilian food producers in Rio de Janeiro have come up with an idea to bring an assortment of homemade products to the local community. The three friends have been hosting Junta Local – a fortnightly food fair offering people the chance to obtain tasty locally-sourced food.

New shopping malls and a young population with sophisticated shopping tastes are helping make Brazil one of the world's most profitable luxury markets. But the recent economic downturn means optimism is ebbing. Does a gloomy economic outlook spell the end of Brazil’s luxury bonanza?