The Economic Sensor index, disclosed on Friday by the Institute of Applied Economic Research, shows improvement in expectations regarding the future of the Brazilian economy.
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The region remained the leading market for Brazilian exports in 2009. There was also growth in shipments to Africa. Sales to the remaining blocs declined.
Ford USA will use engines made in Brazil on its new generation of the Fiesta automobile. The Sigma 1.6 engine already powers the Focus model in Brazil. The company will invest US$ 4 bn in the country.
The Ministry of Tourism and the Development Bank will make a line of credit available for sector businessmen to be able to meet the demand for lodging during the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
A gold medallist in athletics and former Moroccan minister of Sports, Nawal El Moutawakel is the first woman to head the Coordination Commission, which connects the Olympics organizers and the IOC.
The figure surpassed the goal set for the year. In the last quarter alone, 91 aircraft were delivered to the segments of commercial, executive and defence aviation.
Starting on May 3rd, the airline should start operating on the Paris-Abu Dhabi route. With the new operation, the company should be serving seven destinations in the Middle East.
Brazil sold over 30 million bags in 2009, the highest volume in the last four years. Germany and the United States were the main buyers.
The discovery took place in a well located 79 kilometres off the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, at a water depth of 150 metres.
The National Food Supply Company’s production estimate for the 2009/2010 crop is 42,000 tonnes. Canola is the third most produced oleaginous plant in the world.
In 2010, gross production value for the 20 main crops may reach US91 billion. Price recovery and the production volume for several products are the main reasons for the increase.
Out of over 1,000 businessmen interviewed by the Serasa survey, 90% should raise their businesses’ revenue estimates for 2010. The services and trade sectors have the highest expectations.
During the event, guests will be able to taste various delicacies from the five continents. Italian capelettis, chilli tarts, fruit chutney and even Moroccan eggplant rolls.
In 2009, developing countries expanded their importance as destinations for Brazilian exports. The Middle East, for example, is now the third main market for Brazil.
