Net FDI inflow in Brazil stood at US$ 8.334 billion, a monthly record. The full-year forecast is US$ 63 billion, which will not suffice to offset the current account deficit.
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Spending in other countries reached an all-time high in November. However, according to the head of the Central Bank’s Economic Department, there are signs of moderate consumption.
As per projections from Brazil’s Foreign Trade Association, the country will post US$ 239 billion in revenues from foreign sales next year, down 0.4% from this year.
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) will supply the funds to the terminals Guarulhos, in São Paulo, and Brasília, and will be used for funding works and paying past loans.
The winning company will manage an 800-plus kilometre highway stretch in Brazil’s Mato Grosso do Sul state, through which grain is transported to the country’s main ports.
Qatar Airways passengers staying in the country for up to one month will be able to request their visa online.
Exports exceeded imports by US$ 383 million last week, causing the year-to-date result to shift from a deficit to a US$ 108 million surplus.
The increase took place in October from September, according to the Brazilian Central Bank. It was the highest rate since April’s 1.38%.
Boteko Brasil, owned by the Rio-based businesswoman Alessandra Cardoso, serves typical Brazilian foods and beverages in a club exclusively for females in the Emirates. The second unit should open next year.
A survey conducted by the Industrial Marketing and Studies Institute (IEMI) shows furniture and mattress shipments will be down 15.4% in 2013 from 2012. Imports should be up 6.5% to 13.5 million.
A survey conducted by the National Confederation of Industry shows the country ranked next-to-last in a list of 15 countries. Countries with similar features were surveyed.
Bloc comprising Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico held an event marking its official launch for the Gulf region, seeking trade and investment.
According to the Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, the focus next year will be on railway transportation. According to her, the 21st century will require world-class railroads.
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean forecasts that the countries in the region will grow by 3.2% next year and 2.6% this year. The best performing country should be Panama.
