The data is from the IMF, which says the country has benefited from macroeconomic stability. The GDP growth forecast for 2015 is 5.5%.
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Mobile lines penetration went over 110%, that is, more than one line per person. Prepaid services dominate the market.
The Institute’s first estimation of the year calculates that crops of cereals, leguminous and oleaginous plants will reach 201.3 million tons this year.
Lessons at the research center begin on February 21st, with classes on Saturday mornings and evenings and at 5pm during the week. The cost is US$ 143 per module and enrolment is open.
Watch in this episode: a lecture by international policy specialist Demétrio Magnoli; the ‘Investing in Egypt, Investing in the Future’ conference, in Cairo; and the Copacabana Beach, in Rio.
Foreign sales of agricultural products grossed US$ 5.87 billion in January. A decline in prices of the main products sold has weighed down on revenues.
Overall exports of the product from Brazil were up 6.8%, but the volume sold to the Arab world has declined. Revenues have increased nonetheless.
The sales of the Brazilian product stood at US$ 426 million, a drop of 23% over the same month last year. For Egypt, however, shipments increased 30%, with revenues of US$ 72 million.
The Fund states that cheap oil can help countries to reorganize their economies and promote growth, but warns of the challenges posed by the risk of deflation in Europe and Japan and the depreciation of emerging countries’ currencies.
Estimate from Brazilian companies that attended Arab Health fair in January, in the UAE, points to business and deals generating orders of US$ 21 million. Almost US$ 1 million in equipment was already sold.
The president and five directors announced their resignation. Replacements will be defined next Friday (06th).
Etihad Airways has launched a promotion campaign for São Paulo-Abu Dhabi flights or flights with transfers to Dubai, valid for tickets issued by March 31st.
Transport aircraft KC-390 was flight tested this Tuesday. The Brazilian Air Force ordered 28 examples and other countries have shown interest for 32 more.
The Dubai-based port operator handled 60 million containers in 2014. Brazil’s Embraport terminal helped the result.
