The National Investment Development Agency has launched an online service to simplify the contact between foreign investors and local businessmen. The country offers incentives to attract capital.
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The average production index for the first quarter was the best since the third quarter of 2004, according to a survey by the National Confederation of Industries.
New Vehicle Manufacturers Association chairman, Cledorvino Belini, wants to establish a national program to encourage auto industry technology and innovation. The future aim is to export intelligence.
The result exceeded that of the same period of last year, but was lower than the one recorded in the first three months of 2009. Revenues dropped in comparison with both periods.
The company is considering developing a series of projects in other countries. The most advanced ones are Peru, Mozambique and Nicaragua, and an inquiry was also made for an operation in Egypt.
The Brazilian president is in the first place in the list of most influential leaders of the world in the list elaborated by the North American publication. Barack Obama is the fourth.
Investors from Kuwait are interested in the field. Real estate, agribusiness and steel industry were also mentioned at meetings with a Brazilian delegation organized by the Arab Brazilian Chamber.
They already buy around US$ 60 billion a year in food. Wheat is the main import product. The theme was discussed at a meeting of chambers of commerce in Beirut, Lebanon.
An agreement between Brazil and Lebanon aims to make access to immigrants’ information and documents easier. The deal was signed during the Lebanese president Michel Sleiman’s visit to Rio de Janeiro.
The trade balance surplus of US$ 93 million was the result of US$ 3.022 billion in exports and US$ 2.929 billion in imports.
An ornamental stones company from Alagoas has entered the United Arab Emirates market selling giant stones for golf courses. The enterprise wants to expand its business with the region.
Brazilian women’s shoe brands, such as Melissa and Via Uno, are conquering space among Middle Eastern consumers with exclusive design and strong colours. Both plan to grow on the market in 2010.
Foreign direct investment in Brazil should be US$ 2.8 billion in April, according to projections of the Brazilian Central Bank.
The International Monetary Fund has disclosed an economic growth projection of 5.5% for Brazil this year.
