The inflow funds to the Brazilian productive sector stands at US$ 2.1 billion year-to-date as of May 22nd and should reach US$ 3 billion by the 31st. In April, the total was US$ 4.67 billion.
The hydrocarbons have been found in an area drilled by Repsol, Statoil and Petrobras. According to the Spanish company, this among the most important discoveries in 2012.
The balance of payments of Brazil registered a negative result of US$ 5.4 billion, the highest value ever recorded in the month.
The countries signed declarations in which they agree to guarantee equal legislation to foreign and domestic companies, offer conditions for corporate governance and promote sustainable development.
The foreign currency outflow from the financial market reached US$ 5.2 billion from May 1st to 18th.
The conclusion was reached in a report made by 10 organisations and disclosed by the OECD. On the other end, closed markets suffocate growth and press the labour market.
The first round of elections for president in Egypt will take place this Wednesday and Thursday. Voters will choose from among 12 candidates, including former Arab League secretary general Amr Mussa.
Company Bug, from São Paulo, produces insects for pest control in crops. The organisation is among the most innovative in the world and the eggs of animals are exported to regions like Europe.
Economists consider the measures taken by the government of Brazil to foster industry, especially the auto sector, good, but say that the effects should not be broad like those seen before.
First day of the matchmaking rounds at the Hospitalar fair starts with potential sales of US$ 3.5 million. Arab importers were the most sought after and had busy schedules.
Agreement between Apex and Abiarroz should promote exports of the product to eight countries, among them Jordan and Saudi Arabia. The objective is to sell rice and its products abroad.
Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product is expected to be higher than the global average, but lower than the official forecast, according to Development minister Fernando Pimentel.
The Tunisian Navigation Company has put on sale a dry bulk carrier, commissioned in 1982, and a ferry, commissioned in 1978. Those interested should send proposals up to June 5th.
Eight Brazilian companies are going to exhibit at the 45th edition of Algiers International Fair, from May 30th to June 5th. Exhibitors are in the areas of food, metallurgy and building.

