In total, 3.14 million automobiles, light commercial vehicles, lorries and buses were sold, growth of 11% over the figure recorded in 2008.
Author: From the Newsroom
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.
The Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association plans to intensify the promotion of its sustainability, quality and sanitation issues in 2010.
Listed companies ended the year with an aggregate value of US$ 1.224 trillion, expansion of 130% over December 2008.
In November, over 560,000 foreign passengers arrived in Brazil on international flights, growth of 7.88% over the same month last year.
The 2nd Latin America Mid-East Investors Forum (LA-MEIF) will take place in the United Arab Emirates, in April, with participation of companies based in the Gulf, Egypt and Jordan.
Survey conducted among 3,100 expatriates elected the Arab country as the best place for foreigners to adapt to.
Since it went into force in Brazil, in July this year, the amnesty law for illegal immigrants has benefited over 37,000 people. The Lebanese are sixth in the ranking.
Africans and Latin Americans attending graduation courses in federal Brazilian universities may apply for a scholarship worth one minimum wage. The deadline for enrolment is January 24.
