Brazilian navy frigate União docked into Beirut Port. It should be part of the Unifil fleet, the UN peace force in the Arab country.
Author: Agência Brasil
Enterprises will be able to shop for funds on the market for initiatives deemed as having priority status by the government. Debenture buyers will pay less income tax. Foreigners will be exempt.
Company’s net profit reached US$ 3.6 billion, lower than in the second quarter this year and in the third quarter of 2010. Still, a company executive said the cash flow has remained stable.
A survey conducted by the Central Bank of Brazil among analysts has lowered the Brazil economy growth forecast for the sixth consecutive week.
Exports exceeded imports by US$ 1.57 billion last week, as against a US$ 543 million deficit recorded in the preceding week.
Brazil is in the 31st place in a ranking that evaluates brand strength of each country abroad. The study includes 113 nations.
IMF director Christine Lagarde used the expression while discussing the risks facing the world economy. Minister Guido Mantega ensured that the country can ‘neuter’ the effects of the crisis.
IMF director Christine Lagarde used the expression while discussing the risks facing the world economy. Minister Guido Mantega ensured that the country can ‘neuter’ the effects of the crisis.
National Confederation of Industries survey points out that 30% of Brazilian industries are still feeling the negative effects of the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009.
The Brazilian outflow of dollars was greater than the inflow in October, according to the Central Bank. The balance was US$ 134 million negative.
The northern Brazilian state will float tenders for exploration of conservation units. Four to six areas will be tendered for purposes of World Cup-related tourism.
Brazilian automakers association estimates that 540,000 vehicles will be shipped abroad this year, a 7.6% increase over 2010. An earlier forecast predicted a decline.
The US$ 543 million deficit was the result of US$ 3.185 billion in exports and US$ 3.728 billion in imports.
In Cannes, France, the Brazilian president stated that the UN’s conference in Rio will be an opportunity to ‘address the development model nations want for their future.’

