Agência Brasil* Brasília – The international trade flow began the year at a rhythm similar to last year. With four working days, the fist week of 2007 generated a trade balance surplus (exports minus imports) of US$ 617 million, with a daily average of US$ 154.25 million – little over the US$ 149 million of
Author: Mark Ament
Agência Brasil* Brasília – The presidency of vehicle factory Ford announced yesterday (4), after a meeting with Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, that the group is going to invest R$ 2.2 billion in the country between 2007 and 2011. The largest part of the funds will be invested in the Northeast – Ford
The largest shoe and leather product fair in Latin America and the fourth largest in the world, the International Shoes, Sportsgoods and Leathergoods Fair (Couromoda) is going to open the season for shoe business, accessories and garment manufacturing in Brazil. The fair is scheduled to take place between January 15 and 18 at the Anhembi exhibition centre, in the southeastern Brazilian capital of São Paulo.
Abbatour is a Brazilian agency specialized in the Arab countries, specifically Egypt. The company sells packages for sightseeing by train, taking riverboat cruises tours on the Nile or even with specialized guides. The agency, which is in the southeastern Brazilian capital of São Paulo, also organizes trips to Lebanon, Tunisia and Jordan.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Volkswagen Lorries and Buses of Brazil broke a new sales record in 2006. The company sold over 37,000 units on the domestic and foreign market, representing an increase of 4% when compared to 2005. The vehicle maker was the market leader in the wholesale market for lorries over five
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The cooperative system in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná ended the year of 2006 with revenues of R$ 16.5 billion (US$ 7.7 billion). The value is the same as that reached in the previous year. The result was considered favourable as the sector faced a series of diversities
In his address on being sworn in as the president of Brazil for his second term, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that from now on measures will be taken to speed up economic growth and social inclusion. A package of actions will be announced this month. He also pointed out that education should be a priority over the next four years.
In his address on being sworn in as the president of Brazil for his second term, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that from now on measures will be taken to speed up economic growth and social inclusion. A package of actions will be announced this month. He also pointed out that education should be a priority over the next four years.
Dalutex develops fabrics with exclusive prints for various garment manufacturers in Brazil and has been exporting since 1999. Eyeing new markets, Dalutex usually participates in sector fairs in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.
Law professor Jalusa Prestes Abaide, from the Federal University of Santa Maria, has been in the Arab country since February 2006 developing a study about the legal and economic consequences of tourism in environmental protection areas. She is going to stay in the country up to March next year.
Law professor Jalusa Prestes Abaide, from the Federal University of Santa Maria, has been in the Arab country since February 2006 developing a study about the legal and economic consequences of tourism in environmental protection areas. She is going to stay in the country up to March next year.
The National Confederation of Industries (CNI) has transformed the International Business Centres of state federations into a network that covers the whole of the country. They execute commercial promotion actions and provide consultancy services and businessman training. Now they are going after foreign partners for projects in Brazil.
