According to the president of the Vehicle Manufacturers Association, Jackson Schneider, sales in Brazil are partly making up for reduced exports, and the scenario should persist in the near future.
The figure was the result of US$ 3.274 billion in exports and US$ 2.339 billion in imports. So far this year, the country is running a surplus of US$ 17.848 billion.
This is the opinion of Agriculture minister Reinhold Stephanes, to whom the picture has evolved much since late last year, when the crisis hit the sector and generated negative expectations.
The history and the mysteries of Egyptian civilization should be part of the route of a cultural trip to the country. Those interested may participate in an open lesson, on Wednesday, in São Paulo.
The Lebanese city was chosen by Unesco as the World Book Capital in 2009. Celebrating the choice, the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Association is promoting exhibition ‘Olhar o Líbano’, in São Paulo.
Nine Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation researchers will attend the World Soybean Research Conference, due this week in China. They will discuss Brazilian scientific discoveries in the field.
Ravioli Casa, which sells decoration objects and antiques in São Paulo, is promoting the Casa Clássica exhibition, which includes Egyptian furniture, bought from carpenters in the Arab country.
Embratur launched a new digital campaign to promote the country abroad. Websites in 12 countries are going to show advertisements that are part of a Brazilian campaign to attract foreigners.
The figure was recorded by the Brazilian state-owned oil company in the second quarter, and represents growth of nearly 600% over the same period last year. The result reflects growth in production.
Such is the forecast of the organisers of Labace, a trade show for the executive aviation industry starting next Thursday in São Paulo. Brazil has a fleet of 12,178 aircraft.
According to a study disclosed by the National Food Supply Company (Conab), the 2008/2009 crop should be 134.49 million tonnes.
The market value of the Brazilian state-owned oil company rose 81% from December to August, totalling US$ 173.59 billion, according to consultancy firm Economática. Last year, the company ranked 17th.
Brazil exported 2,184,571 bags of coffee in July, a volume that represents 4.7% growth when compared to the same period last year. The Arabica variety answered to 84% of exports.
In 2010, the emirate should host the America’s Cup, the most traditional yacht race, disputed since 1851. The site was chosen by the Swiss Alinghi team, winner of the last edition.
