Spending in August reached USD 1.3 billion, up 2.3% from the same month a year ago. Exchange rate fluctuation and improved consumer confidence were factors.
The petroleum market and its connection with historical events in the region will be dealt with in a course at Ibef, in Rio de Janeiro, on October 4 and 5. Lebanon’s Najad Khouri is one of the speakers.
The event ‘The procedure for rights sales abroad’ will cover the different steps authors need to take to publish their books abroad. The meeting takes place on September 29 in São Paulo.
Morocco, Palestine and Dubai will be represented at the 44th Abav Expo, the international exhibition taking place in São Paulo next week.
The Arab country is the 93rd WTO member to officially endorse the treaty that should streamline and cut costs in international trade.
The state-owned company will sell a 90% stake of a 2,000 km gas pipeline network to Brookfield for USD 5.2 billion.
The Brazilian government’s expectation was made public at a meeting in New York City this week. BRL 3.4 million will be earmarked for assistance to refugees.
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.
