The Consumer Confidence Index rose by three points in July. The survey shows that consumers are feeling more optimistic regarding employment, purchasing and credit.
Aiming at greater exchange in the area between Brazil and the Arab countries, the organisation created the Tourism Committee, to seek closer ties with operators, promote destinations and collect data.
Brazilian companies should participate in two business fairs in the country, Saudi Build and Saudi Agro-Food. Promotion is by Conceito Brazil, with Arab Brazilian Chamber support.
PW Company, which already exports to Mercosur countries, is seeking contacts in the Arab market and plans on building a factory for Halal-certified animal feed.
Brasília – The sum of dollar inflow and outflow in Brazil yielded a positive result of US$ 2.255 billion from the 1st to the 7th this month, with five business days. In the same period last year, the flow of foreign currency was positive by US$ 2.178 billion. The data was disclosed today (12th) by
To the Brazilian minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Miguel Jorge, credit is no longer the main concern among businessmen.
The state-owned company may revise up the investment volume from 30 billion reals (US$ 16.3 billion) forecasted for the coming four years. The statement was made yesterday by the company president.
Samir Moysés, of Folha de Uva restaurant, should teach at Atelier Gourmand, in São Paulo, on the 18th. He is going to show the secrets of Syrian-Lebanese cuisine to a group of 12 students.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber secretary general will discuss business between Brazil and the Arab world in three cities. In Santa Catarina, the seminar will mark the launch of a mission to the Gulf.
The company already exports to Japan, has opened a representation office in Portugal, signed a contract with a distributor in Canada and is now seeking an opportunity in the Arab countries as well.
A research by the Fecomércio shows that sales in the Metropolitan region of São Paulo in June grew 10.8% as against the same month in 2008 and 5.4% over May this year.
According to the Supermarket Association, the sector should present true growth of 4.5% in 2009. Early this year, the organisation forecasted growth of 2.5%. In the first half, sales grew 5.85%.
From January to July, Brazilian sales to the Arab market have grown 1.1% over the same period last year. The performance was sustained by sugar shipments, aircraft and soy.
Implemented with support from the UNCTAD and the EU, Asycuda World includes computerisation, professional and institutional training. It should benefit exporters and importers.
