The industry’s revenues reached US$ 27.3 billion in the first eight months of the year, as against US$ 24.2 billion in the same period of 2009.
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The surplus in the Brazilian inflow and outflow of dollars was greatly influenced by the Petrobras capital increase, which generated great interest among foreign investors.
The Syrian Lebanese Hospital and Arab Brazilian Chamber should promote a program for medical cooperation with the Middle East. Professionals from the hospital should visit the region next week.
A survey disclosed today by the National Confederation of Industries shows that the level of activity in the industry reached 56 points last month, on a scale of zero to 100.
The beach fashion brand developed its 2010/2011 collection inspired on the Arab country. The advertising campaign, to celebrate the 20 years of Cia.Marítima, was also shot in Morocco.
Santa Catarina state-based lingerie maker 2 Rios wants to reach the Arab world by offering comfortable items with innovative design. It is negotiating with distributors from the Emirates and Lebanon.
The holding company that controls the São Paulo Stock Exchange has reached a value of US$ 17.6 billion, second only to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
National Confederation of Industries survey shows that out of 26 segments surveyed, only rubber declined in August. In all, 1,603 companies were interviewed. Businessmen optimism continues to grow.
The Brazilian oil company has become the enterprise with the second highest market value in the world after promoting a fundraising operation. It is now worth US$ 220 billion on the stock market.
The forecast was presented by the head of the Economic Department of the Central Bank of Brazil, Altamir Lopes. This year, the total foreign direct investment may reach US$ 30 billion.
In August, 722,300 passengers arrived on international flights in Brazil. In the first eight months this year, arrivals have already exceeded 5 million.
Foreign investor interest in the Brazilian banking system remained stable over the last few years and was little affected by the crisis, according to a Central Bank report.
Icarda is an international research institute for agriculture in arid regions that is headquartered in Aleppo. The organisation is selecting a scientist to work with small ruminants.
It is the highest figure ever recorded in the country, according to information from the Central Bank, which has been purchasing dollars in the spot market to curb the appreciation of the real.
