Mobile lines penetration went over 110%, that is, more than one line per person. Prepaid services dominate the market.
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The Brazilian government levies a surcharge on imports of a certain type of glass from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt. The ruling will be effective for up to five years. The USA, China and Mexico are also affected.
The facility will conduct scientific research and engage in partnerships to develop farming in the country. It will also cooperate with international food sector organizations.
The headquarters of the Carbon Materials Nanotechnology Centre will be built starting in January in the city of Belo Horizonte. Products designed at the facility will be used in oil extraction.
Proposals for joint research projects with Africans may be submitted until January 22nd, 2015. Funding will be provided up to a maximum of roughly US$ 58,578 (at current exchange rates).
Brazil’s leading mobile network operators have acquired batches for offering the service across the entire national territory. No bids were placed for two batches.
Brazilian company based in Campinas offers solutions for information security and made a trial sale to Saudi Arabia in June. If project is approved, new exports should be made.
Brazil’s FT Sistemas has recently closed the sale of three unmanned aircraft to an African country and believes more opportunities are available in the continent, the Middle East and Asia.
Winning projects will be on showcase at the upcoming international industry conference next February in Doha. Registration is open until October 31st.
The 2014 RoboCup will take place from July 21st to 24th in João Pessoa, in Paraíba, including football and household chore categories. Contestants will come from Egypt and Sudan.
New rules for the use of internet will go into effect in Brazil this Monday (23rd). According to the law, users should have more privacy.
From this Wednesday on (28th), Brazilian and foreign companies may apply for the open call of the program Start-Up Brasil. Each company is eligible to receive up to US$ 89,800 to help develop their business
The amount was spent last year by 32% of adult internet users in the country, the equivalent of 3.7 million people, according to survey.
Companies Ericsson, Zain and Asiacell have joined NGO Refugees United to help Syrians in Iraq and Jordan find their relatives. The telecom operators will offer easier registration procedures.
