Art da Terra, which makes costume jewellery using golden grass from Tocantins, ships its items to 14 countries. Now, it wants to win Arab women with the shine of its rings, necklaces and earrings.
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Foreign direct investment in the country reached US$ 5.5 billion in April and nearly US$ 23 billion since the year began, according to figures disclosed by the Central Bank.
Alexandre Padilha is favourable to the reduction of tax on medical equipment and medication. He attended the opening of the Hospitalar sector fair in São Paulo.
The Brazilian industrial output declined in April compared with March, according to the National Confederation of Industries.
The sum of purchases and sales of government bonds on the internet reached an all-time high in April. The volume of funds reached US$ 136 million.
In the third week of May, the Brazilian trade surplus reached US$ 286 million. Export revenues hit US$ 5.2 billion.
The group’s net revenues reached US$ 224 million in April, representing a 25% increase over the same month of 2010.
Saudi youths will come to Brazil in June for a meeting with Brazilian students. Matters under discussion will include the environment, clean energy and organization of large events.
The São Paulo Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange and the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture will promote an event focused on the matter next Thursday in São Paulo.
Murilo Ferreira, who is replacing Roger Agnelli at the helm of the mining company, stated that it will sustain a friendly relationship with the government and shareholders will continue to profit.
A report from the Ministry of Planning has reduced the Brazilian economic growth projection for this year from 5% to 4.5%. The inflation estimate, however, has increased.
The airline’s director wants occupancy rates of above 80% in the route between Dubai and the capital of Rio de Janeiro. The company already maintains a direct flight from the emirate to São Paulo.
Artisans from Maria da Fé, in the state of Minas Gerais, are taking items made of recycled paper and raw material from the banana tree to seven different countries.
Increase in the benchmark interest rate and measures to curb credit have reduced economic growth across several regions of the country.

