Shipments dropped 6% in comparison with the same period last year. China, Italy and the United States were the main buyers of the product.
Author: From the Newsroom
The first Algerian president and leader of the country’s independence movement died last Wednesday. The government declared an eight-day mourning period.
In an address in Washington, on Thursday, the managing director of the Fund informed that the world economy is recovering, but in a fragile manner.
A delegation from the Arab country is in the country to the end of the month. The delegation should visit 14 exporters. The Brazilian Poultry Union disclosed that chicken exports in March were record.
The fund is negotiating a US$ 3.2 billion loan for the local government’s economic program. The institution points out the need for ample political support to the success of the plan.
Aircraft manufacturers commit to working together to develop safer and more efficient products.
Brazilian exports outstripped imports by US$ 292 million last week. There was a slowdown in foreign trade volume compared with April 2011.
The agreement was signed with Britain’s Chariot Oil & Gas company, which will produce off the African country’s coast.
Measure which raises the maximum revenue range for obtaining the guarantee benefits micro, small and medium businesses.
The capital of the Arab country, Nouakchott, will host the 2nd Maghreb Islamic Finance Forum on April 14th and 15th.
Aircraft maker and the University of São Paulo established a laboratory to study flight conditions and help develop better passenger aircraft.
The tax charged on terephthalic acid (PTA), the raw material for PET resin, has been lifted. The tax on thick carbon steel sheets has been lowered to 2%.
The Lebanese city of Chtaura will be home to a new chapter of the Alecrim group, an initiative which promotes Brazilian culture-oriented activities for children in foreign countries.
The country needs the money to meet short-term commitments. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns authorities of the need for structural reforms in the local economy.

