Last month, governor Raimundo Colombo met with executives from DP World, the port operator of Dubai, and presented the situation of the five ports of the state.
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Brazil posted US$ 188.5 billion in foreign sales revenues year-to-date through the second week of October. In the same period last year, revenues amounted to US$ 190 billion.
Finance sector analysts have increased estimates for growth of the Brazilian Gross Domestic Product (PIB) from 2.47% to 2.48% in 2013.
Camila de Zorzi produces embroidery for famous brands in Brazil. An admirer of the Arab world, she now aims to produce typical garments for women in the region and to export there.
International Monetary Fund director for the Middle East and North Africa says oil exporting countries should see modest growth due to lower demand. In turn, oil importing countries must attract investment.
The country attracted US$ 39 billion worth of foreign direct investment year-to-date through August and retained the leadership in the region. However, the value invested was down 10%.
The president at Petrobras was classified as the most powerful female executive outside the United States by Fortune magazine. She heads the ranking for the second year running.
The organisation forecasts half the growth in the region this year as against 2012 and states that turmoil scares investors away.
In this episode: Lecture by the economist Eduardo Giannetti; the Tunisia Experience food event; beef exports; interview with Alexandre Zayed, from company Globe Brazil; and Rio de Janeiro.
The Libra Field auction should have two to four competing consortia, according to a forecast from the Brazilian minister of Mines and Energy, Edison Lobão.
Portal Brazil Expat Living was established two months ago to help in the adaptation of foreigners who are in Brazil on business or on tourism. The idea is to take advantage of the growth of these groups.
The country is hosting a conference aiming to discuss necessary changes for internet governance. The event will take place in 2014, featuring key global players in different sectors.
The enterprises have paid the sums required in order to take part in the auction of the Libra Field, in the pre-salt area of the Campos Basin. However, all of the 11 accredited companies will be eligible.
A report from the Fund has revised down GDP growth projections for Middle East and North Africa countries. The forecasts for the world and the Brazilian economies have also been lowered.
