Agência Brasil Brasília – A survey by the National Transportation Confederation (CNT) on the reforms the country needs, has found that Brazilians consider a labor reform the most important. Two thousand people were interviewed. Forty-six percent said changes should be made in labor relations and contracts. In second place was land reform, followed by political,
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Agência Brasil Brasília – A survey by the National Transportation Confederation (CNT) on the reforms the country needs, has found that Brazilians consider a labor reform the most important. Two thousand people were interviewed. Forty-six percent said changes should be made in labor relations and contracts. In second place was land reform, followed by political,
Agência Brasil Brasília – A good part of fruit production on the banks of the São Francisco River is being threatened by continued rainfall. Mango, guava, grapes, papaya, passion fruit, tomato and beans are all at risk. It is estimated that losses could reach US$50 million. The São Francisco River valley has become the principal
Agência Brasil Brasília – The National Industrial Confederation (CNI) reports that sector growth was 0.53% in 2003, compared to 1.88% in 2002. The CNI says that industrial sector growth of 3% to 4% this year would be ideal, but that there will probably not be equal growth in employment. The CNI says that the interruption in
Agência Brasil São José dos Campos – Minister of Defense José Viegas, speaking at the presentation of the Embraer 190 passenger aircraft in São José dos Campos, interior of the state of São Paulo, declared that with regard to the competitive bidding for a contract for Brazilian Air Force jet fighters, Brazilian national interests will be
Agência Brasil Brasília – As a result of the crisis in the Italian multinational firm, Parmalat, its local subsidiary, Parmalat Brasil, has so far closed down four factories. Three other factories are in trouble due to a lack of raw material. It is estimated that Parmalat Brasil has a total debt of US$160 million. In
Agência Brasil Brasília – Between now and 2007, the federal government intends to invest a total of R$1.8 billion in its National Forest Program (PNF). Out of that total, R$150 million will be available immediately for personnel training, technical assistance, research and development. Speaking at the launch of the program, president Luiz Inacio Lula da
Agência Brasil Brasília – Between now and 2007, the federal government intends to invest a total of R$1.8 billion in its National Forest Program (PNF). Out of that total, R$150 million will be available immediately for personnel training, technical assistance, research and development. Speaking at the launch of the program, president Luiz Inacio Lula da
Agência Brasil Brasília – The bird flu in Asia has given Brazilian chicken exports a boost. Yesterday a trade mission from Korea was at the Ministry of Agriculture to begin negotiations on the purchase of 50,000 tons of chicken. That should bring in US$100 million. According to the executive secretary at the ministry, Amauri Dimarzio,
