After a 2 -2 draw in playing time, Brazil defeat Argentina in a penalty shoot-out, winning Copa America for the seventh time.
Author: From the Newsroom
From the newsroom São Paulo – Japan will invest in Brazilian research and production of alternative fuels. Eight technicians from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) arrived in Brazil yesterday (19) to learn about the potential for Brazilian biofuel production and evaluate the approval of a US$ 600 million loan. The Japanese money should
From the Newsroom São Paulo – Yesterday (19), during Farnborough International Air Show, in the United Kingdom, Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer announced the that it had managed to convert nine Republic Airways Holdings and Trans States (both US airlines) purchase options into firm orders. The former ordered two units of the Embraer 170 and the
Credit for Brazilian foreign trade (US$ 1.9 billion) represents over one third of the total made available by the bank in the period, around US$ 5.3 billion. The main sector favoured was the auto industry.
The Centre for Internationalisation of Small Companies will be created by the Support Service to the Small Business (Sebrae) and by the Federal University of Santa Catarina. A total of 800 companies in the furniture, flower, ornamental plant, garment, and software sectors will be assisted.
According to information supplied by the Brazilian Foreign Office (Itamaraty), the offer includes privileged treatment to companies that create physical presence in the country. Among the sectors included are consultancy, market research, equipment maintenance, photography, tourism, construction, and sports, among others.
Al Wahda, from the United Arab Emirates, wants centre forward Alex Dias, from Goiás, to play for them for 10 months. Due to contract matters, the negotiation has not yet been completed.
Overseas sales reached US$ 221.4 million, which corresponds to the shipment of 206.4 tons. Middle Eastern and African countries bought 10.5% and 44% more, respectively, compared to the same period last year.
From the newsroom São Paulo – Thomas Dawson, spokesman for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) affirmed this Friday (18) that he trusts in Brazilian economic recovery and believes it can grow approximately 3.5% this year. Brazil has maintained, since September 2002, a US$ 40 billion program with the IMF and authorities do not intend to renew
From the Newsroom São Paulo – Rubens Ricupero, secretary general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad), pointed out on Thursday (17), during a press conference, that one of the ways to reach competitiveness on the international market is through trade fairs. He referred to, among others, Fispal Alimentos, which is taking
The runway shows began this Wednesday (16) at the Bienal Pavillion, in Ibirapuera Park, and continue until next Tuesday (22). Over forty name brands will exhibit their spring/summer creations.
The runway shows began this Wednesday (16) at the Bienal Pavillion, in Ibirapuera Park, and continue until next Tuesday (22). Over forty name brands will exhibit their spring/summer creations.
