From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian mining company Companhia Vale do Rio Doce inaugurated today (05) the Brucutu project, which, according to the company, will be the largest iron ore mine in the world in terms of initial production capacity. The complex, located in the city of São Gonçalo, in the southeastern Brazilian state
Author: Mark Ament
Agência CNI* Brasília – The Brazilians are more satisfied with their life and are making positive forecasts about employment and income. The National Consumer Expectations Index (Inec) reached 110.6 pointes in September, the highest result in the series that began in 1997. The previous record, 106.3 points, was registered in June 2003, according to a
Agência CNI* Brasília – The Brazilians are more satisfied with their life and are making positive forecasts about employment and income. The National Consumer Expectations Index (Inec) reached 110.6 pointes in September, the highest result in the series that began in 1997. The previous record, 106.3 points, was registered in June 2003, according to a
Tests executed in the region prove that the oil is good quality and may be found at significant volumes. The block where the discovery was made is operated by the Brazilian state-owned company in partnership with BG and Petrogal. New investment is necessary.
The equipment produced by Consuldent, established by dentist José Miguel de Lima, is sold to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, as well as Algeria and Egypt. Still this week, seven units will be shipped for use on an oilrig in Algeria.
Companhia Siderúrgica do Atlântico (CSA) is the fruit of a partnership between the German ThyssenKrupp and the Brazilian Vale do Rio Doce. The complex, to be built in Rio de Janeiro, will be ready in 2009 and should produce steel plates for export.
Dono da Raia, the winner of GP São Paulo and GP Brasil, the two main horse races in the country, now belongs to Godolphin Stables, which belong to Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and vice president of the Emirates. At least another two Brazilian horses have already been purchased by the Maktoum family this year.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Industries of the State of Santa Catarina are taking companies in the construction sector to seek new business opportunities in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Stone Control, which sells marbles and granites, for example, wants long-term partnerships.
The government of Brazil has increased its export target for this year, previously at US$ 132 billion. The trade balance surplus should be US$ 44 billion.
The Arab country is renowned for its historic monuments but has also been greatly sought by people after natural treatment in thermal springs, using medicinal plants and black mud. The number or visitors seeking clinics and other institutions of the kind already represents 10% of the total.
Karim Rashid, an Egyptian-Englishman brought up in Canada, is one of the main names in design nowadays. His colourful plastic products seduce everybody, including large companies that want to see their names associated to him, like Prada, Unilever and Coca-Cola. He recently inaugurated an office in Brazil and, last week, gave an exclusive interview to ANBA.
Agência Brasil* Brasília – Brazilian exports in the month of September totalled US$ 12.549 billion, whereas purchases of foreign products reached US$ 8.121 billion, generating a balance of US$ 4.428 billion in the month, increasing the accumulated surplus to US$ 34.002 billion. These figures were disclosed by the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade
The Brazilian unit of the German multinational, a maker of dentistry equipment, should end the year with growth of 25% in exports to the Arab countries. Currently, the company is equipping a university in Egypt and negotiating with another in Sudan.
