The treaty was enacted last week through a decree signed by president Lula. One of the first measures will be a visit to Brazil by Syrian professionals in the sector and a trip to the Arab country by Brazilian specialists. The objective is to provide incentives not only to the flow of visitors, but also to investment in the area.
Author: Mark Ament
Exports from January to September grew 15% in comparison to the same period in 2005. To the president of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Antonio Sarkis Jr., this shows that despite selling significant volumes to the region, the sector continues growing on markets in the region. Some less traditional products have also grown, as is the case with fruit juices.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian agribusiness exports generated US$ 4.287 billion in September, an increase of 12.2% when compared to the same month last year. The figures were disclosed yesterday (09) by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply. Sector imports, in turn, totalled US$ 601 million, 46.4% more than in September 2005,
Agência Brasil* Rio de Janeiro – Industrial production in Brazil in the month of August grew in nine regions, among the 14 researched every month by the Brazilian Institute for Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The states that presented greatest growth, in comparison to July, were Bahia (NE Brazil, 3.2%), Goiás (in the Midwest, 2.1%), Minas
Agência Brasil* Brasília – Considered the greatest itinerating Brazilian movie exhibit in Europe, the Plural Brazil Festival reaches its ninth edition in 2006. The festival is part of the Culture Cup, organized by the Ministry of Culture. This year, the exhibit will visit 13 cities in three countries: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The exhibit begins
Agência Brasil* Brasília – Considered the greatest itinerating Brazilian movie exhibit in Europe, the Plural Brazil Festival reaches its ninth edition in 2006. The festival is part of the Culture Cup, organized by the Ministry of Culture. This year, the exhibit will visit 13 cities in three countries: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The exhibit begins
Agência Brasil* Brasília – Brazilian exports totalled US$ 3.114 billion in the first week of October, reduction of 8.92% when compared to foreign sales in the previous week. Imports also fell 4.52% and totalled US$ 1.985 billion. With this, the trade balance surplus in the week totalled US$ 1.129 billion. The accumulated trade balance in
Businessman Guido José Burigo, from Milano Estruturas Metálicas, wants partnerships in the area of electric energy transmission. He is going to participate in a trade delegation promoted by the state of Santa Catarina to begin on September 26, as is entrepreneur Ingelore Werner Eipper, who exports ornamental plants.
Exports to the region generated US$ 9.4 million in September, against US$ 7.5 million in August and US$ 6 million in September 2005. The main destinations were Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Algeria, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer delivered 30 aircraft in the third quarter of this year, being 22 commercial and eight executive jets. In the period between January and September, a total of 93 aircraft were delivered. The company also disclosed that its order portfolio reached US$ 13.3 billion at the
Between January and August this year, according to the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (Fiep), there was significant growth in the food and chemical sectors. The transport material sector, however, presented retraction.
The estimate is by the National Food Supply Company (Conab) and represents an increase of 0.6% when compared to the previous harvest, when a total of 119.9 million tonnes were picked. Soy, maize and cotton stand out in the expansion of production.
Shipments between January and September 2006 generated 18.7% more revenues than in the same period last year. In September alone, sales to the region totalled US$ 568 million, the fourth best result for the year.
Representatives of both blocs are going to meet on September 09 and 10 in Riyadh, the Saudi Capital. Although negotiations advanced little in the first half, the Brazilian diplomacy, which is currently presiding the Mercosur, believes that from now on they will be faster and the trade agreement will be more ample.
