Economic activity picked up by nearly 1% month-on-month and by 5.1% year-over-year in September as per Brazilian Central Bank figures.
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The government has reduced or lifted tariffs on items including cancer drugs, wind turbine blades, tires, and pesticides.
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer reported USD 22.7 billion in orders in its Q3 2024 results. Deliveries saw a sharp increase from July to September, and both revenue and profit went up.
The Arab country signed a contract that will allow the production of 300 cubic meters of gas per day at the Mansouriya field. The minister of oil said new licensing rounds will enable the production of an additional 850 cubic meters of gas and 750,000 barrels of oil.
The finance minister of the Arab country said the goal is for women to make up 40% of the workforce by the end of the decade.
Results are better than in September 2023 due to the recovery of various sectors of the economy. Tourism revenues are increasing, but prices in the country still need to fall.
The Brazilian company saw a decline in oil production in the third quarter but posted a record high in the share of pre-salt oil in refineries and an increase in the production of oil products. In September, it achieved the best monthly result for the utilization factor of its refining capacity.
Discussions at the Brazil Investment Forum highlighted a favorable economic scenario for attracting foreign investments in Brazil. According to an executive from the IDB, Brazil is a key player in addressing major global challenges.
Speeches and discussions reaffirm the need to strengthen and integrate trade exchanges. The UAE minister participated in a panel. The vice president of Brazil delivered a speech.
The Arab country held a forum in São Paulo on Friday (25) and participated in the first business council meeting with Brazil, focusing on advancing economic partnerships.
Musaab Al Mulla, vice president of energy and economic insights at Saudi Aramco, outlined at the B20 Summit in São Paulo how the company intends to achieve its planned reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Increased efficiency in energy generation and emissions offsetting are part of the strategy.
To circumvent the rising prices of olive oil, Brazilians are buying it in smaller volumes, according to Rita Bassi from the Oliva association. The outlook is for a decrease in prices, however, due to the good olive harvest beginning in producing countries.
The Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade raised the import tax to 25% on certain iron and steel products and also increased rates on other items, including sodium chlorite and optical cables. Conversely, tariffs were eliminated for three products, including polyester threads.
GDP growth is lower than that recorded in 2023 due to the slowdown in the extractive sector. In a meeting with local authorities, the fund released new disbursements to the country.
