Appreciation of the U.S. dollar is not enough to generate greater competitiveness to Brazilian manufactured products. A similar appreciation of other currencies cancels the effect, according to experts.
Author: Isaura Daniel
Isaura Daniel
A journalist with a degree from Unisinos and experience in economy and finance, she has been responsible for international coverages and amassed eight journalism prizes.
In a talk at the Arab Brazilian Chamber, HR specialist Eline Kullock discussed Generation Y, born from the 1980s onward. They are impatient, enterprising, internet-connected youths. Corporations are not ready to deal with this new labour force yet.
The cold weather attracts tourists to Nova Petrópolis, a city near Gramado and Canela in Serra Gaúcha. German immigration has left signs in the municipality’s charming buildings and colonial cafés.
Elfateh Hussain plays the sounds of his land, Sudan. He arrived in Brazil in the second half of May and performed in São Paulo, Bahia and the Federal District. Now, he promises to spread Brazilian music in his country.
The Iraqi-born Reyadh Hanna, who took on Brazilian nationality, offers the service to small and medium businesses. The goal is to help them sell to Arab countries by splitting costs. Two companies are already involved.
The Brazilian maker of connectors has a representative in Lebanon and prospects potential clients in the region. Entry in the Middle Eastern market should increase exports by 30%. One of the partners has Lebanese roots.
The bus manufacturing company will start shipping units to Kenya in September and then it will sell to Arab countries. The goal is to cater to the Middle East and North Africa with the output from its unit in Suez.
On meeting ambassadors, mayor José Fortunati agreed to work for exchange between Brazilian and Arab cities. Fortunati heads the National Mayor Front. The diplomats are on a mission in Rio Grande do Sul.
Ambassadors working in Brazil should have meetings in the state starting on Thursday (16) to discuss partnerships and investment. They should meet the governor and visit a bus manufacturer, among other activities.
A partnership between the Aquiculture and Fishery Ministry and the Sebrae aims at increasing fish production in Brazil. One of the consequences should be domestic products replacing imported ones.
The top model has a beach brand and made her last collection inspired on the African Arab country. The brand is expanding internationally and aims to export to the Arab market.
Rio Grande do Sul state’s Tremarin has sold to Lebanon in the past and wants to partner up with a local representative to export to the region. The company makes living and dining room pieces.
Hédi Ben Mansour won a young researchers award from the Francophone University Agency (AUF) for his environmental toxicology work. The agency is holding an assembly in the city until next Friday.
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