Brazil’s Federal District has signed an agreement with the Sudanese capital and, since late last year, has been transferring water and sewage technology there. Two technical visits have been made.
Brazil’s Guido Mantega stated that 2012 will be a year of challenges for the Brazilian economy, but the country is capable of facing up to the crisis.
Shipments totalled US$ 764 million in the first months of 2012, growth of 21% over the same period last year.
Japan purchased less in the period and Iran has been reducing imports since 2011. Sales to Iraq also fell. In the accumulated result for the year, however, shipments rose 3.1%.
Industrial activity lost momentum in January in nine out of 14 regions surveyed by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
The Mercado Persa dance festival should take place from April 13th to 15th. Apart from competitions and presentations by famous dancers – like Saida Helou – the event will include typical products.
Brazil exported the equivalent to US$ 6.517 billion from the 1st to the 11th of this month, whereas imports totalled US$ 6.257 billion.
By the end of last year there were 135 games of the type in the language of the region, according to a report of consulting firm Arab Advisors Group, based in Jordan.
From now on, loans settled before five years will pay 6% Tax on Financial Operations. The measure caused the dollar to appreciate.
A company from Vitória focuses on business with other countries. In 2011, 80% of sales went abroad. The United States is the main buyer, but the proposal is to increase trade with the Arabs.
Sales of the commodity on the Arab market rose to 62,600 tonnes in the first two months. The lower crop being harvested, however, places doubt on further business.
Last Friday, requests started being bids for raises of the Import Tax on products whose sales were hindered by the world crisis. Requests may be submitted up until April 2nd.
In Cafelândia, Capanema, Coruripe and many other cities in Brazil, cooperatives are responsible for moving the local economy and generating income to those living and farming there.
The fair will take place on April 25th and 26th in Amman, featuring the latest developments in industry technology and products.

