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
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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,
Agência Brasil Brasília – China is interested in making investments in infrastructure in Brazil, especially in railroads. On the other hand, it wants to import farm produce from Brazil. The executive secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Amauri Dimarzio, says this is a mutually beneficial negotiation. "China needs to supply its market, Brazil needs infrastructure
