Sales generated over US$ 3 billion, an increase of 22% when compared to 2004. Egypt was the second greatest importer of the raw product, with purchases of US$ 252 million.
Author: Mark Ament
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian leather exports grew 8% last year, when compared to 2004. The increase was from US$ 1.29 billion to US$ 1.40 billion, according to the Confederation of Brazilian Hides and Skins Industries (CICB). In the month of December alone sales generated US$ 131.9 million, a value 16% greater than
Relations between both countries were the theme of the debate yesterday during a seminar at the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, attended by around 200 businessmen. Exports from Brazil to Tunisia grew 104% in the last five years, and imports 72%.
Agência Brasil* Brasília – At the end of last year, formal jobs (with employees taken on officially, paying all due fees) grew 5.09%, with the creation of 1.254 million work posts. This was the second best result according to figures disclosed by the General Records Office for Employment and Unemployment (Caged) under the Ministry of
Agência Brasil* Brasília – At the end of last year, formal jobs (with employees taken on officially, paying all due fees) grew 5.09%, with the creation of 1.254 million work posts. This was the second best result according to figures disclosed by the General Records Office for Employment and Unemployment (Caged) under the Ministry of
Agência Brasil* Brasília – The minister for the cities of Brazil, Márcio Fortes, stated that 2005 was a year in which the federal government of Brazil turned record funds to habitation. In an interview to magazine Revista Brasil yesterday (17), the minister stated that adding the values invested by the federal government, the Federal Savings
Agência Brasil Brasília – The foreign trade surplus for the first ten days of January stands at US$ 1.280 billion, with exports at US$4.192 billion and imports at US$2.912 billion. The numbers are from the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, which reports that during the second week of January exports were down 2.63%,
The organization is promoting today, in São Paulo, a seminar with the participation of the Foreign Minister of the Arab country, Abdelwahab Abdallah, about business opportunities in the Arab country. The seminar will be followed by business roundtables. Yesterday, during a meeting with the Brazilian minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Luiz Fernando Furlan, Abdallah discussed the possibility of joint projects in the area of phosphates.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazil has 12.2 million residential Internet users, according to research centre Ibope/Net Ratings. The number refers to December 2005 and means growth of 12.4% when compared to December 2004. The average connection time, according to the study, is 17 hours and 59 minutes a month. Brazil is the leader
Alexandre Rocha, special envoy* Brasília – Brazil and Tunisia may exchange parliamentary visits with the objective of expanding political relations between both countries. This was one of the topics discussed this morning (17) by the minister of Foreign Relations of Tunisia, Abdelwahab Abdallah, and the president of the Lower House, Aldo Rebelo, at a meeting
The work by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) will help in the operations of the peace force of the United Nations in the country. The material will be used to plan military tactics and supply information for developing agriculture and infrastructure in Haiti. The Embrapa is also going to formulate an agricultural and water resources project for the country.
This is one of the three main points of the treaty signed yesterday between the minister of Agriculture of Brazil, Roberto Rodrigues, and the Tunisian Foreign Minister, Abdelwahab Abdallah. Both countries have also agreed to exchange experience in the agricultural and forestry sector.
In an interview to ANBA in Brazilian capital Brasília, the Tunisian Foreign Minister, Abdelwahab Abdallah, stated that his country may increase sales of products like olive oil, dates, auto parts and fertilizers. He also bets on tourism. The Tunisian representatives in the sector plan to establish travel packages for Brazilians who visit Europe.
