Construction Confidence Index increased 0.1% in June after a decline in May. Businessmen from the sector estimate improved economic situation in six months.
Author: From the Newsroom
The Brazilian government issued a statement in which it ‘deplores’ the series of terrorist attacks that ‘keep claiming innocent lives in different parts of the world.’
The document determines the activities of the Catholic Church in the Palestinian territories and defends a peaceful and negotiated solution for two states in the region.
The World Bank is granting US$ 2 million to Palestine and the UN will provide US$ 25 million for purchasing medication to Yemen conflict victims.
In 2014, the value of foreign sales of oil by member countries stood below US$ 1 trillion for the first time in four years.
A report from Unctad shows a worldwide decline due to a fraught global economic scenario. Developing countries saw stronger inflows than wealthy ones.
The Brazilian federal government announced a program designed to spur foreign trade this Wednesday and chose 32 priority countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Algeria.
The increase took place in Q1, according to the World Trade Organization. Exports went up 0.4% while imports increased 0.9%.
The four Phenom 100 jets will be used for pilot training at the airline’s school in Abu Dhabi. Another three purchase options of the same model could be exercised.
A press release issued this Monday (22nd) says the local government faces wage bill, balance of payments and international reserve maintenance issues. The country is also plagued by an energy crisis.
Brazilian exports exceeded imports in US$ 565 million last week. Year-to-date, the balance is also positive.
The Brazilian Foundation has issued a new open call for foreign publishers interested in releasing works by Brazil-based authors in their countries. The first deadline for entries is July 29th.
From January to May, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) disbursed R$ 54.8 billion (US$ 17.7 billion). Infrastructure and industry received the majority of the investments.
The budget to be sent to the president’s approval allocates 49% of public spending to social programs in the 2015/2016 fiscal year that starts in July, and expects a 5% GDP growth.
