The deficit in the commercial account resulted in greater outflow of dollars from the Brazilian economy in January, up to the 25th.
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The figure concerns investment by 72 federal government-owned enterprises. Petrobras topped the investor list by a landslide.
In 2012, 56.1 million containers were moved by the company, 2.4% more than in 2011. The organisation attributes the growth in operation to movement in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
In 2012, 57.6 million people crossed the airport, which exceeded Hong Kong in international passenger flow. The forecast is to receive 65.4 million this year.
Abdallah El-Badri, secretary general at the organisation, says that other nations earn more in taxes on sales of oil products than the members earn with exports of crude oil.
According to the minister Fernando Pimentel, the legislation on Export Processing Zones (EPZs) must be reviewed. None of the 30 existing EPZs in Brazil has become operational.
Last year, 1,831 cities in Brazil sold products to foreign countries, up 0.6% from 2011. The number of localities which purchased items from overseas increased by an even higher rate, at 1.8%.
According to the airline, its freighter fleet will increase to 11 units, enabling it to offer additional routes and flexibility to customers.
The annual impact of the lowered power bill was calculated by the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo. The organization highlights the increased competitiveness of businesses.
The deal was announced on the last day of visit of the institution’s president Jim Yong Kim to the country. The funds will be used in small business financing and job creation.
Santos Catholic University, in São Paulo, is selecting students. It is offering three positions and those interested may opt for one of the 17 courses offered by the institution.
The National Confederation of Industry evaluates that lower prices in the cost of energy and tax breaks on the pay sheet should cause a reduction in costs. Last year, however, there was growth.
Deal closed with the United States’ Republic Airways includes an order for 47 business jets and options for another 47.
The country wants to replace old pipes with new ones in order to increase the export capacity of its southern fields. The estimated cost of the works is US$ 650 million.
