Small and medium suppliers to the oil and gas production chain may have access to resources from funds in order to meet their contractual obligations to Petrobras.
Author: From the Newsroom
The funds should be invested by 2014, according to a study by the Brazilian Chemical Industry Association (Abiquim) with 800 companies in the sector. Some 5,800 jobs should be generated.
Statistics Institute and Food Supply Company estimates point to an expansion of the crop, which should total 140.7 mn tonnes, according to the former, and 141.35 mn tonnes, according to the latter.
Abu Dhabi-based Al Jaber Aviation received the first Lineage 1000 executive jet from Embraer and has already ordered four other aircraft of the same model. The jet is a large aircraft.
In November, there was growth of 4% in passenger transport and 11% growth in cargo traffic. China, India and Brazil led domestic flights, the Middle East and Asia led international ones.
The rate entails an increase of 3.8 million barrels compared with current daily extraction, according to estimates by Business Monitor International. Domestic consumption should rise by 39%.
The São Paulo-based hospital brought together 12,500 people in courses, conferences and symposia organized by its Teaching and Research Institute in 2009. For this year, 17 events have been scheduled.
In total, 3.14 million automobiles, light commercial vehicles, lorries and buses were sold, growth of 11% over the figure recorded in 2008.
The meeting should take place on Wednesday, in Geneva. According to the Brazilian Foreign Office, both ministers should discuss the peace process between Israel and Palestine and other matters.
The sum of exports and imports was US$ 280 billion, a result lower than the daily average recorded in 2008. The trade balance showed a US$ 25 billion surplus on the Brazilian side.
The first shipment, totalling 5 million litres, went to the European Union. Kenana Sugar Company plans to export the volume each month.
In the evaluation of Michel Alaby, a foreign trade consultant and secretary general at the Arab Chamber, the developing country tariff reduction agreement cannot replace WTO negotiations.
Al Hilal Club is among the 92 football teams to compete in the São Paulo Youth Football Cup, to take place from January 3rd to 25th. The Saudi Team is the only foreign team.
The Ministry of Agriculture’s calendar of activities already includes trips to the Middle East and North Africa. This year eight international trips were made.
