Author: Agência Brasil
Agência Brasil Brasília – Brazilian exports in the second week of November were up 20.5%, compared to November 2002. The November trade surplus is running at US$553 million. For the year, the cumulative surplus is now at US$21.3 billion. Imports were also up in November by 9.4%, compared to the same period last year. Imports
Agência Brasil Brasília – The German bank, Kreditanstalt Für Wiederraufbau (which can be loosely translated as "Credit Bank for Growth"), has donated 15 million euros (R$48 million) to Brazilian programs at the Ministry of Environment and its Environmental Protection Institute (Instituto Brasileiro de Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Renováveis, Ibama). The funds will make it possible for
Agência Brasil São Paulo – The manufacturing industry in São Paulo created 7,731 jobs in October, a 0.51% increase in the employment level compared with September. Data from the study carried out by the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (Fiesp) reveal that the figures for October represent the largest increase in
Agência Brasil Brasília – To avoid the risk of having meat and vegetable exports prohibited, the Brazilian government is rushing to implant a tracking system in the country by the end of 2004. 2005 is the deadline set by the European Union. The acting Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply, Amauri Dimarzo, said on Monday
Agência Brasil Brasília – Today the government will send the National Congress the bill on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), the objective of which is to make it possible for the private sector to participate in infrastructure projects and public services. This information was provided by the Minister of Planning, Budget, and Management, Guido Mantega, who participated
