The Brazilian trade surplus hit US$ 3.8 billion in August, higher than in the same month of 2010, when the figure was US$ 2.3 billion.
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Sector revenues totalled US$ 28 billion from January to July. The value is still lower than those prior to the crisis.
Agreement signed this week with the country’s National Transitional Council allows Eni to resume its activities. European Union should lift sanctions on Libyan ports and institutions.
Straight from Belo Horizonte, Incomun Arte bets on plastic ceramics as an input for production of accessories and costume jewellery. The brand sells to Germany, Spain, France, Italy and Portugal.
The country received 5.7 million visitors from January to July, a 28% reduction compared with the same period of 2010. Popular demonstrations damaged the sector in the last few months.
The Brazilian Finance minister, Guido Mantega, announced a US$ 56.5 billion primary surplus target for the central government in 2011. The goal is to better address the international economic crisis.
Sudati, a plywood manufacturing company based in the southern Brazilian state, ships 40% of its exports to the Arab market. This year, the company forecasts a 20% increase in sales to the region.
Karim Rashid will come to São Paulo to meet plastic sector representatives and speak about the importance of design in winning new markets. The storm in New York delayed his flight.
The country’s economy does well despite political problems in the region and appreciating imported commodities. GDP grows, inflation is under control and the annual benchmark interest rate is 3.25%.
Egyptian designer will give a talk at the Gift Fair, in São Paulo. He will also take part in a meeting with plastic industry businessmen and a master class at the Belas Artes University Centre.
The two associations are going to sign an addendum to the Integrated Sectorial Project for promoting Brazilian poultry farming abroad. The document provides for additional capital.
Bar Association (OAB) meeting will feature presentations on culture, politics, economy and perspectives for the region will be held on September 28 and 29. The main topics will be law and citizenship.
The number of domestic and international arrivals at Brazilian airports in July was an all-time high. Arrivals from foreign countries grew by 15%.
The Brazilian Central Bank posted a profit of US$ 7.4 billion in the first half of the year. It was the best result since 2003.
