The increase in value of the Brazilian agricultural production last year was driven especially by the record-breaking production of the two crops, according to statistics institute.
Experts from five Middle East countries will attend the World Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders, taking place from September 28 to October 1.
Speaking at the UN, Palestinian National Authority president Mahmoud Abbas said his country has always been open to agreements with Israel, provided that it freezes settlements.
Brazilian companies of the sector increased their foreign sales in August, especially of computer products, telecommunications and industrial automation. Year-to-date, sales are still on the decline.
At a meeting with the Iraqi prime-minister, the Fund’s managing director looked into ways of helping the country use its USD 5.3 billion in loans. With the Yemeni president, she discussed instability.
Such is the rate projected by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) for the twelve months ended September. Inflation reached 0.23% so far this month, and 5.9% year-to-date.
Décor brand Das Catarinas Brazil exports to Europe and is intent on growing on the international market. Its products are made with scrap textiles by women in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Mabrouk, from São Paulo, will represent Syria at the 45th International Folk Dance Festival, to be held on September 24 and 25 in São Paulo. Syrian sweets, clothing and accessories will be on sale.
The multilateral organization believes global economy will grow 2.9% this year, less than in 2015, and 3.2% in 2017. Forecasts released in June were revised downward.
The United States currency closed at BRL 3.211 this Wednesday in Brazil after the US Federal Reserve said it will keep the interest rate at the current level. Japan also announced it will retain its stimulus policy.
A report from the UN agency notes that the world economy needs structural changes in order for investment and wages to grow in years to come, and that industrialization can usher in that expansion.
President Michel Temer presented to the UN’s secretary-general the document whereby the country ratifies the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Hashim Sarkis, the dean of the School of Architecture and Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will deliver a lecture on urbanization in big cities at the University of São Paulo next week.
In his address at the United Nations, the Brazilian president expressed concern over ‘the lack of a prospect for peace between Israel and Palestine.’ He met with his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas.
