Especiais

Motivated by scholarly and cultural motives, the Brazilian emperor took two long tours, in 1871 and in 1876-77, of Middle Eastern and North African countries. In his luggage he brought photographs, objects, and books, currently in the National Library, as well as notes. "These were travels for knowledge, Dom Pedro wanted to be seen as an intellectual," explains professor Rubens Fernandes Júnior.

Motivado por interesses eruditos e culturais, o imperador brasileiro fez duas grandes viagens, em 1871 e em 1876-77, a países do Oriente Médio e Norte da África. Trouxe na bagagem fotografias, objetos e livros que compõem hoje o acervo da Biblioteca Nacional, além de deixar anotações. "Foram viagens de conhecimento, Dom Pedro queria ser visto como intelectual", conta o professor Rubens Fernandes Júnior.

With the support of the state federation of industries, five businessmen of Santa Catarina state intend to produce, starting next year, a 4 wheel drive jeep for mixed use, and intend to export to the United States and to Mercosur.

O país passou a última década pensando quase que exclusivamente em segurança, após a invasão iraquiana. Agora, o plano é reativar a economia, atrair investimentos estrangeiros e tornar o Kuwait porta de entrada para empresas interessadas em participar da reconstrução do Iraque. Para Furlan, essa pode ser a chance do Brasil.

The first car was brought to Brazil in 1891. The auto sector currently represents over 10% of country GDP and is the largest market in South America. Brazil also has some particularities in this industry, such as the dissemination of alcohol as fuel and the rapid growth of "popular cars" (with 1.0 liter engines).

The Brazilian jewelry industry hopes to pass the US$ 1 billion mark in exports by 2006. With their eye on the Middle Eastern market, Brazilian companies have been gaining experience at international fairs in Dubai and Bahrain.