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Sales to the region generated revenues of US$ 636.2 million to Brazil last month, a record monthly value. During the first seven months of the year, exports have already reached US$ 3.3 billion. Egypt was the greatest importer of Brazilian products in the period.

From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Representatives of state governments, federations of industries and businessmen have been meeting, since yesterday (3), in Curitiba, the capital of the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, for Seminar "Strategies for Industrial Development in the States", promoted by the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná in partnership with

Aldemir Abdala, of Lebanese origin, transformed his small family business in the Municipal Market in the centre of São Paulo, in southeastern Brazil, into an empire of dry foods and beverages. He now has four stands at the Market, sells over 4,000 items, employs 69 people and ships products all over Brazil.

Aldemir Abdala, of Lebanese origin, transformed his small family business in the Municipal Market in the centre of São Paulo, in southeastern Brazil, into an empire of dry foods and beverages. He now has four stands at the Market, sells over 4,000 items, employs 69 people and ships products all over Brazil.

From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The National Confederation of Industries (CNI) of Brazil is going to promote on the 30th of August, in Brasilia, the National Meeting of Bio-fuels. The aim, according to a statement released by the entity, is to discuss the opportunities that open to Brazil with the increase in world consumption

Agência Brasil* Brasilia – Brazilian exports in the month of July were the greatest in history, registering the equivalent to US$ 13.622 billion in sales during the month. Imports were also the greatest up to now, where the foreign products entering the country registered US$ 7.984 billion. The difference between sales and purchases resulted in

From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) announced today (27) the creation of a new line of credit to finance Brazilian exports of light vehicles, in other words, cars. According to the bank, as of now, financing may cover up to 55% of the deal. Before this, the maximum percentage was

National companies are expanding their operations in international markets. Oil company Petrobras is present in about 20 countries and mining company Vale do Rio Doce in 18. The two are part of the group of 12 Brazilian companies in the list of the 100 greatest companies from developing countries.

From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Up to the end of this month, a Greek shoe factory will start operating in the city of São José do Hortêncio, in the southernmost Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. The new factory will be called Jimmy Chris Indústria de Calçados. The investment is by Greek businessmen