From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The aluminium sector in Brazil should have a surplus 22.4% greater in its trade balance in 2006, according to forecasts of the Brazilian Aluminium Association. Last year, the surplus in the segment was of US$ 2.4 billion, with US$ 2.9 billion exported. Brazil sold 959,800 tonnes of aluminium in
Author: Silvia Lindsey
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The companies from the Industrial Hub of Manaus, in the northern Brazilian state of Amazonas, had revenues 40.43% greater in the first two semesters this year in relation to the same period in 2005. Revenues were of US$ 3.12 billion, against US$ 2.22 billion registered last year. The information
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The revenues in the Brazilian franchises sector increased by 13% last year and reached R$ 35 billion, the equivalent to US$ 16,3 billion in current exchange rates, according to a study carried out by the Brazilian Franchising Association (ABF) in partnership with Grupo Cherto. The number of chains went
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The revenues in the Brazilian franchises sector increased by 13% last year and reached R$ 35 billion, the equivalent to US$ 16,3 billion in current exchange rates, according to a study carried out by the Brazilian Franchising Association (ABF) in partnership with Grupo Cherto. The number of chains went
Study by the National Confederation of Industries shows that 74.5% of Brazilian industries adopt procedures of environmental management. Amongst the large companies, 90.7% invest in environment protection. The sector most concerned with the issue is the chemical sector.
The stylist Serpui Marie exports to four Arab countries. Women from the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Lebanon wear the luxurious handbags produced by the designer from São Paulo, who also has as clients international stars like Gisele Bündchen and Madonna.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian industries will be able to count on a distribution centre in Portugal, in Europe, starting in May. The centre is an initiative by the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) and will be located in Lisbon, 20 kilometres away from the port and 15 kilometres away from
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The 2006/2007 coffee crop should yield 40.62 million of 60 kilo bags, according to estimates by the Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil. The production should be 23.3% greater than the last harvest, with 7.67 million bags more. *Translated by Silvia Lindsey
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Latin America is well placed to become a leader in supplying biofuels and renewable sources of energy for the rest of the world. As well as that, the United States and other developed countries are keen to explore partnerships within this sector in the region. Such conclusions came up
Agência Brasil São Paulo – During the month of March, Brazil produced 230,755 vehicles, 12.3% more than in February (205,534). In comparison to the same period last year there was an increase in 1.8%. During the quarter, the country manufactured 631,688 units, 7.8% more than last year (586,786). The production of agricultural machines had an
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA) website received in the month of March a record number of visits. In all were registered 139,404 visits, an increase in 35.5% in comparison to February, when the number of visitors was of 102,829. In relation to January, month in which the site received
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA) website received in the month of March a record number of visits. In all were registered 139,404 visits, an increase in 35.5% in comparison to February, when the number of visitors was of 102,829. In relation to January, month in which the site received
The two-day conference is going to gather entrepreneurial leaders, politicians and representatives of the civil society. The main theme is strengthening Latin America within the global economy.
