Author: Silvia Lindsey
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The National Confederation of Industries (CNI) of Brazil is going to promote on the 30th of August, in Brasilia, the National Meeting of Bio-fuels. The aim, according to a statement released by the entity, is to discuss the opportunities that open to Brazil with the increase in world consumption
Agência Brasil* Brasilia – Brazilian exports in the month of July were the greatest in history, registering the equivalent to US$ 13.622 billion in sales during the month. Imports were also the greatest up to now, where the foreign products entering the country registered US$ 7.984 billion. The difference between sales and purchases resulted in
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The king of Morocco, Mohammed VI, celebrates yesterday (30) his seventh year of reign. He acceded to the throne on the 30th of July 1999, after the passing of his father, Hassan II. The monarch, who will be 43 years old in August, visited Brazil in November 2004. The
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The king of Morocco, Mohammed VI, celebrates yesterday (30) his seventh year of reign. He acceded to the throne on the 30th of July 1999, after the passing of his father, Hassan II. The monarch, who will be 43 years old in August, visited Brazil in November 2004. The
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) announced today (27) the creation of a new line of credit to finance Brazilian exports of light vehicles, in other words, cars. According to the bank, as of now, financing may cover up to 55% of the deal. Before this, the maximum percentage was
National companies are expanding their operations in international markets. Oil company Petrobras is present in about 20 countries and mining company Vale do Rio Doce in 18. The two are part of the group of 12 Brazilian companies in the list of the 100 greatest companies from developing countries.
The International Construction and Public Works Salon, to be held between the 22nd and 26th in Casablanca, is an opportunity for Brazilian companies interested in participating in projects in the sector in the Arab country. The local government expects investment of US$ 10 billion in construction up to the end of the year.
The Brazilian oil company has an investment plan of US$ 87.1 billion for the period between 2007 and 2011. Petrobras acts in 18 countries and plans on investing in various areas, from bio-fuels to natural gas and oil.
The rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets handmade by Arte Rupestre, in the city of Belo Horizonte, in Minas Gerais, may reach the external market in the next few months. The influences in the design created by Jenilson Moreira are the baroque, rococo and tracery, all present in the handicrafts from Minas.
The Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency and the Brazilian Association of Zebu Breeders will sign today an agreement to promote sales of products and services related to the zebu cattle breed. As well as the bulls, the project foresees incentives to exports of semen, embryos, veterinary products, equipments and genetic improvement services.
Government representatives from the two regions met in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, last week. They decided the dates and places of the next sectorial events following the Summit for South American and Arab Countries.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) and the Brazilian Zebu Breeders Association (ABCZ) signed this morning (25) an agreement for promoting products and services abroad. The agreement involves actions to encourage exports of bovine semen and embryos, live cattle, veterinary products, animal supplements, pasture seeds, equipments for
