Watch in this episode: Arab companies at the CPhI South America trade fair; the Apas Fair, a key event for the supermarket industry in Brazil; a lecture by professor Arlene Clemesha about the modern history of the Arab countries; and Rio de Janeiro’s Botanical Gardens.
Browsing: Economy
In the first week of December in Brazil, export revenues have surpassed the value of imports by US$ 398 million. However, the year-to-date deficit is nearing US$ 4 billion.
Cooperation agreement provides practices exchanges among institutions. Sudanese also signed a US$ 70 million loan agreement with an investment fund from Kuwait.
Analysts consulted by the Central Bank lowered from 0.19% to 0.18% their forecast for the Brazilian economy in 2014.
Sales from Brazil to the region grossed US$ 1.16 billion in November. Year-to-date, revenues are down 13%. One of the reasons is low commodities’ prices.
A human rights event is set to begin this Monday (8th) in São Paulo. There will be a day of artistic activities and immigrants will be able to register for social programs.
Moroccan Airlines will operate four airplanes manufactured by the Brazilian company by the end of the year. The new jets will be used in routes to Europe and Africa.
A report from the International Labour Organization shows that the increase in total wages paid worldwide was mostly fuelled by G20 developing countries.
Production increased in seven localities surveyed by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics in October from September, but the national average was unchanged.
Downturn came in at 9.7% in October with 264.8 thousand units made, according to Anfavea. Exports were down 2.5%.
As per FAO data, in November this year, the cost of foodstuffs in Brazil has remained stable for the third straight month.
A review of the Arab country’s finances shows economic growth underpinned by a good crop and strong gold extraction, but warns of high indebtedness and the need to fight inflation.
A conference of North African countries is addressing the impact of the commodity’s low prices on regional economies and Libya’s attempts to resume exploration.
An Unctad study suggests that the amount corresponds to taxes collected by Israel and transferred to Palestinian treasury.
