The country was included into the International Monetary Fund as one of the 72 poorest nations with access to cheaper loans than those granted to richer nations.
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Semi-precious jewellery by São Paulo-based company AF Mix has reached stores in South America, Europe and Africa. The company is betting on Spanish and English language websites to double its exports.
The Industry Confidence Index went from 102.7 points in July to 104.1 points in August, but remained below the historical average.
The Benefits of appreciation of the US currency on exports is being reduced by the global crisis, which reduces the demand and prices of some products abroad.
The government announced that civil servants will rest on Fridays and Saturdays. In the prior regime, the resting day was only Friday.
The index measured by FGV was 120.4 points in August, against 121.6 points in July. The greatest drop this year took place in January.
Importing companies will be able to register and follow up their operations on the internet. The government system connects importers, exporters, forwarders, and state-owned enterprises.
The amount was the highest in Brazil since December 2010, and more than suffices to offset the country’s current account deficit.
Expenses of Brazilians on travels abroad totalled US$ 2.01 billion in July, 10% less than in the same month last year. Appreciation of the dollar provides lower stimulus for international travel.
Three Arab nations that had changes in government bought more food from Brazil in the first seven months of this year. The growth in sales was above the average for the region.
A Forbes ranking of the world’s 100 most influential women includes Shaikha Al-Bahar, CEO of the National Bank of Kuwait, Lubna Al Qasimi, minister of the Emirates and Mayassa Al Thani, from Qatar.
The Brazilian president ranks third for the second time in the Forbes magazine ranking, topped only by Angela Merkel and Hillary Clinton.
Inflow of dollars exceeded the outflow by US$ 165 million. In the month, however, the balance was US$ 1 billion.
The fund should send a technical team to the country in September to evaluate financial assistance, informed the managing diretor of the institution, Christine Lagarde, on visiting Cairo.
