Located in the interior of the Piauí state, the city of Floriano was born and grew under Arab influence. Arab presence left a strong heritage, ranging from the municipality’s cuisine to its folklore.
Papirus, a company that uses recycled raw material to make cardboard, will invest US$ 14 million to increase its output and export volume over the next two years.
This year, four out of ten Brazilian companies should invest in fixed capital to boost production capacity. The assertion was culled from a survey issued today by the Getulio Vargas Foundation.
In the first week of July, exports totalled US$ 1.52 billion and imports totalled US$ 1.3 billion. So far this year, the trade surplus is US$ 8.11 billion.
Over 1,000 companies will exhibit at the shoe and accessory fair due July 5th to 8th in São Paulo. Colourful sandals, wooden clogs and open boots are part of the collection.
Dental equipment company sells to nine Arab countries and wants to conquer new clients in the region. Presently, it dedicates 13% of its exports to the Middle East and North Africa.
The Brazilian preserve manufacturer is seeking clients in North Africa. The company has been exporting to the Middle East for over 20 years and has devised specific products to supply the region.
One of the lines to be released by the company at trade fair Francal was based on modern women and on the emirate. The shoes reflect the straight lines and modern shapes.
Growers from the North of the state of Minas want to export lady’s finger banana to the Middle East and Europe. The fruit variety, grown only in Brazil, is considered exotic.
The Development Bank’s disbursements grew by 41% from January to May compared with the same period of 2009. The highlight was the infrastructure industry.
Representatives of the two blocs met to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement, six years after the last official meeting on the matter.
The Meydan is the group’s new establishment. It is located in the Meydan City complex, a sports and business centre, next to a horse race track.
São Carlos, in São Paulo, kick starts the creation of an Energy City, with investment of US$ 12 million. The hub should bring together research and a convention centre about alternative energy.
Upon completing one year, a state-owned investment promotion organization announced that it has helped bring to São Paulo state projects by four large companies: Toyota, Hyundai, Cebrace and Sany.
