To the Brazilian minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Miguel Jorge, credit is no longer the main concern among businessmen.
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The state-owned company may revise up the investment volume from 30 billion reals (US$ 16.3 billion) forecasted for the coming four years. The statement was made yesterday by the company president.
Samir Moysés, of Folha de Uva restaurant, should teach at Atelier Gourmand, in São Paulo, on the 18th. He is going to show the secrets of Syrian-Lebanese cuisine to a group of 12 students.
A research by the Fecomércio shows that sales in the Metropolitan region of São Paulo in June grew 10.8% as against the same month in 2008 and 5.4% over May this year.
According to the Supermarket Association, the sector should present true growth of 4.5% in 2009. Early this year, the organisation forecasted growth of 2.5%. In the first half, sales grew 5.85%.
From January to July, Brazilian sales to the Arab market have grown 1.1% over the same period last year. The performance was sustained by sugar shipments, aircraft and soy.
Implemented with support from the UNCTAD and the EU, Asycuda World includes computerisation, professional and institutional training. It should benefit exporters and importers.
According to the president of the Vehicle Manufacturers Association, Jackson Schneider, sales in Brazil are partly making up for reduced exports, and the scenario should persist in the near future.
The figure was the result of US$ 3.274 billion in exports and US$ 2.339 billion in imports. So far this year, the country is running a surplus of US$ 17.848 billion.
The history and the mysteries of Egyptian civilization should be part of the route of a cultural trip to the country. Those interested may participate in an open lesson, on Wednesday, in São Paulo.
The Lebanese city was chosen by Unesco as the World Book Capital in 2009. Celebrating the choice, the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Association is promoting exhibition ‘Olhar o Líbano’, in São Paulo.
The figure was recorded by the Brazilian state-owned oil company in the second quarter, and represents growth of nearly 600% over the same period last year. The result reflects growth in production.
The market value of the Brazilian state-owned oil company rose 81% from December to August, totalling US$ 173.59 billion, according to consultancy firm Economática. Last year, the company ranked 17th.
The country re-exported US$ 8.9 billion to the Indian market last year. The figure is nearly ten times higher than Brazilian exports to India. Precious stones head the export product list.
