The Development Bank’s disbursements grew by 41% from January to May compared with the same period of 2009. The highlight was the infrastructure industry.
Author: Agência Brasil
Representatives of the two blocs met to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement, six years after the last official meeting on the matter.
The forecast was disclosed today by the National Confederation of Industries. The previous GDP growth estimate of 6% has been revised upwards due to strong first-quarter economic expansion.
In June, the Brazilian trade surplus reached US$ 2.278 billion, exports totalled US$ 17.095 billion and imports, US$ 14.817 billion. The information was supplied by the Ministry of Foreign Trade.
The objective is to create business opportunities in the country’s local productive arrangements (APLs) during large events such as the FIFA World Cup 2014 and the 2016 Olympics.
From January to March this year, 7.075 million bovines were slaughtered, that is 5.3% less than in the first quarter of 2009. The figures were disclosed by the IBGE.
The country will remain at the helm of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies for two more years. The election was held in Argentina, where 65 member countries are meeting.
The recommendation, made during a meeting over the weekend in Canada, concerns the group’s member countries. The aim is to reduce public deficit by half by 2013.
Job positions in the sector have gone from 1,900 to 46,500 in 10 years. In 2014, the number of placements should total 60,000. The data were culled from a report issued by the industry union.
This is the state-owned company`s expenditure forecast on resuming the nuclear plant, including assembly and foundation-laying for the reactor building. Works should be concluded by 2015.
Brasília – The Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) announced today (24th) that in May, 2.94 million new mobile lines were activated, representing growth of 1.63% over April. This year, the number of new mobile lines in the first five months was the highest since the year 2000. The total number of mobile subscribers in Brazil
According to Brazilian Strategic Affairs minister Pinheiro Guimarães, the country will have eliminated extreme poverty in 12 years time. The contributing factors will include educational inclusion.
Petrobras issued a statement yesterday informing that the potential for light oil in reservoirs at the Tupi area, located in ultra-deep waters in the pre-salt region of the Santos Basin.
In May, nearly 9 million tonnes of cargo passed through the largest sea terminal in Brazil. It was the highest monthly turnover since September of last year.
