The country increased Brazilian shoes purchases by 12% last year. Saudi Arabia in turn reduced imports by 23%. These are the only Arab countries in the list of the 20 greatest Brazilian shoes importers.
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Forecast for this year was made by the World Bank. In a report released this Wednesday (15), the institution states that the world economy should grow stronger in 2014.
The Brazilian national oil company expanded the oil and natural reserves in Brazil by 1.5% in 2013. This represents an increase by 1.09 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
The aviation website AirRatings.com classified Emirates as the airline with best on board entertainment and the best first class. Flydubai is among the best low-cost airlines.
Transpetro, the logistics branch of Brazilian oil company Petrobras inaugurates a new ship. This is the last vessel from their first set of order from Brazilian shipyards.
Trade balance result for the first two weeks of January is negative by US$ 574 million. In comparison to the same period in 2013, exports and imports were lower.
Financial institutions heard by the Brazilian Central Bank forecast a GDP increase by 1.99% this year. The previous estimate was of 1.95%
Since January 1st, Algerian importers of finished goods may choose form of payment and avoid advance payments.
French carmaker sold more than 47,000 vehicles in the North African country in 2013. Company’s market share increased by 2.4 points in relation to 2012.
French carmaker sold more than 47,000 vehicles in the North African country in 2013. Company’s market share increased by 2.4 points in relation to 2012.
Investments shall be made over the next 35 years, according to the Ministry of Finance. Last year the government held concession bids for highways, airports, ports, oil and gas blocks and electricity.
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) studied 14 states and production decreased in nine of them from October to November. The strongest decline was observed in Goiás.
The Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA) at the end of 2013 reached 5.91%, higher than the Central Bank’s expectations, of 5.8%.
Medical center shall have 300 beds and is expected to receive up to 40,000 inpatients per year. Estimated at US$ 272 million, the project also foresees a medical school.

