The funds saved to cover interest on public debt were lower than in January. With this, the Public Power had a nominal deficit of 11 billion Brazilian reals last month.
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Representatives of the Export Development Bank of Egypt met with Brazilian banks seeking partnership.
Foreign sales of capital goods from Brazil reached US$ 1.6 billion in the first two months of the year. Revenues from exports to the Arab countries reached US$ 33.9 million, an increase of 28%.
The number of passengers that arrived at Brazilian airports in February and in the first two months reached an all-time high.
The Brazilian Central Bank has reduced its Brazilian economic growth estimate for this year from 4.5% to 4%.
The former Brazilian vice president had been battling cancer for over 10 years. A businessman, he owned Coteminas, one of the country’s largest textile groups, now managed by his, Josué.
São Paulo state industry activity increased in February compared with the same month of 2010, according to the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo.
The company that owns brands Sadia and Perdigão still plans a factory in the region, the main market for Brazilian exporters of chicken.
Adriana Ribeiro used to sell soap on the bus, on her way to work. She turned into an entrepreneur, exporter and owner of the 5º Elemento cosmetics and perfume brand.
The Consulate General of Brazil in Lebanon has created a Facebook page to communicate with the Brazilian community living in the country.
Projects in the area should receive heavy investment over the next five years, according to projections of the Energy Research Company. Most of the funds should go to Northern Brazil.
To mark the Arab Immigration Day, the Chamber paid homage to the honorary president of the Syrian Lebanese Hospital, Violeta Jafet, and to cardiologist Adib Jatene, formerly the minister of Health.
Brazilians’ international travel spending exceeded US$ 1.9 billion in first two months. It was the item that weighed down the most on the services account last month, according to the Central Bank.
Representatives of the UN organisation visited Brazilian capital Brasília to learn about the Brazilian social development programs. The objective is to analyse possible expansion to Africa.
