The sector is hopeful that competitiveness should increase as a result of the lowered PIS and Cofins contributions. The measure became effective in mid-May to curb the importation hike in the country.
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The Statistics Office of the government of Morocco forecasts greater growth and harder to control economic conditions than in 2013.
Syphax Airlines has agreed on the purchase of three A320 and three A320NEO jets from the European manufacturing company during the Paris AirShow.
The World Bank disbursed US$ 9.2 million to finance a project for transparency in the use of public funds, to promote business research and generate jobs. The institution called on governments to make donations.
The index that tracks industrialists’ perceptions of the Brazilian economy was down 1.2% in May from April, according to a preliminary survey.
The Brazilian government will allocate the funds to investment in refurbishing and construction in places other than Brasília, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Emirates was considered the best in the world, followed by Qatar Airways, in the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Etihad placed seventh in an evaluation of over 200 airlines.
The company announced at the Paris Airshow the release of a new family of regional aircraft, promising to be more efficient and more comfortable for passengers. The event has over 16 companies from Brazil.
Brazil’s trade surplus amounted to US$ 70 million last week, as against US$ 285 million in the preceding week.
A study by the National Confederation of Industry shows that the hiring of services from abroad, like foreign consultancy or technical support, is up to 51% more expensive due to taxes for entry into the country.
The Brazilian company has already communicated to the market that it plans to fly to Nigeria. If the project goes ahead, the route will be operated with the fleet of 737 aircraft.
World Bank study shows that in 2011, for the first time ever, the number of middle-class people in the region outstripped the number of poor people.
The expansion took place in April as against the previous month, according to unseasoned figures disclosed by the Central Bank. This was the second month running with expansion of the index.
Funds will be donated by the Islamic Development Bank. The announcement was made at a forum in the country. Arab Brazilian Chamber representatives attended the event and met with Tunisian authorities.
