The institution, whose controller is the Arab Banking Corporation, posted a net profit of US$ 27.1 million from April to June, down 8.6% from the same period of 2011.
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Production reached 1.92 billion tonnes in the world last year. International trade broke a record, with turnover of 1.115 billion tonnes.
In the first half, there were 32 mergers and acquisitions in the business services sector, according to KPMG. Of those, 21 consisted of foreign-capital companies purchasing Brazilian ones.
The 11th Brazilian Agribusiness Congress takes place on August 6th, in São Paulo. The event should cover the part played by Brazil in the supply of food and energy worldwide. Enrolment is open.
The Sports Destinations Map should show points for the practice of cycling, running, fishing and other activities in the emirate. The guide will have print and electronic versions.
The organization will have an office in Foz do Iguaçu to study potential projects for exchange between South American and African countries. Food security and forest handling are on focus.
The cosmetics company’s presence is growing in foreign countries. In the second quarter, the number of consultants reached 280,000, and the net revenues they earned accounted for 10.8% of total revenu
The footwear company posted 222 million reals in revenues from foreign sales. The figure is equivalent to US$ 119 million, a 27% increase. The strategy is to export higher value-added shoes.
The loan, pending approval from the fund’s executive board, is intended to provide backing to the Jordanian government’s reform program, giving the country financial ‘breathing room’ for three years.
The 5th edition of Halal Expo will run from November 12th to 14th in the United Arab Emirates. It is the only dedicated event for the industry in the Middle East, and over 5,000 buyers are expected.
Brazilian export revenues amounted to US$ 4.94 billion, at a daily average of US$ 988 million, up 6.4% from the first two weeks of July.
In 2013, the country hopes to return to pre-Arab Spring levels. By 2016, the target is to attract 10 million visitors, and 20 million by 2020.
The world congress about the productive chain in the sector should take place in August in Salvador, the capital of the state. Approximately 9,000 visitors are expected.
Thirteen pieces will be on display at the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the World Crafts Council in Latin America, late this month, in Uruguay. The items were selected by Unesco.
