Agência Brasil Pretoria (South Africa) – Yesterday (12), during the Progressive Governance Summit in South Africa, Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared that each country should do what it can to assist poorer nations. And he went on to offer free access for goods from the poorest nations to the Brazilian market. "President
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The company Artmorfose, from São Paulo, produces furniture with demolition material. The pieces are unique and ecologically correct. These characteristics called the attention of foreign importers. Last year, the company exhibited their products in Paris, France, and The Hague, in Holland. Next month, the Artmorfose furniture will be shown to the Portuguese. The exhibit will be in Cascais.
Agência Brasil* Algiers – Oil company Petrobras, from Brazil, and its Algerian counterpart, Sonatrach, should begin a partnership this year. During a visit to Africa, the Brazilian minister of Mines and Energy, Silas Rondeau, stated that both companies are discussing the possibility of joining forces in a consortium. Through this consortium, they could dispute the
Gold prices should be appreciated by 30% in the international market this year. The increase is based on many factors, amongst them the transformation of the dollar into an asset less attractive to investors, and the increase in demand for the metal in the Arab and Asian countries.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – A study by the Brazilian Association of Toiletries, Perfumes & Cosmetics Industries (Abihpec) indicates that Brazil started the year of 2006 with 1,367 companies in the cosmetics sector. In 2005, 109 new factories were installed in the country, which represented an increase in 8.7% in the number of companies.
Vancox was visited by a great importer from Riyadh during the company participation at the Feninjer, the National Fair of the Jewels, Watches and Related Articles Industry, which took place in São Paulo, SE Brazil. Organized by the Brazilian Institute of Gems and Precious Metals (IBGM), the event presents the release of the main jewellery industries from the country and attracts domestic and foreign buyers.
Agência Brasil* Brasilia – On the first week of February, with three working days, Brazil exported US$ 1.293 billion and imported US$ 1.148 billion, with a positive surplus of US$ 145 million. Throughout the year, the trade balance accumulates exports of US$ 10.564 billion, and imports worth US$ 7.575 billion, with a surplus for the
Purchases of products from the region grew 32.6% in the first month of the year when compared to January 2005. According to the president of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Antonio Sarkis Jr., this shows the Brazil worries not only with selling, but also with strengthening trade with the region. Exports rose 22.3% in the month, over the 20% forecasted by the organisation for this year.
A study by the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service (Sebrae) showed that small businesses in the state of São Paulo had 1.9% greater revenues last year than in 2004.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian oil company Petrobras signed today (03) with four private companies their first contracts for the purchase of biodiesel. The companies Agropalma, Granol, Soy Minas and Brasil Ecodiesel were the winners of a tender held in December by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP). By the contracts, evaluated in US$
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) improved access of foreign groups to financing in the areas of tourism and computers. A decree, signed yesterday by the president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, changed the rules for giving out loans. The government hopes for additional investments worth US$ 15 billion in
There was an increase in 24% in comparison to the same month in 2005. Imports increased by 22% and reached US$ 6.4 billion. The information was released today by the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade.
