The autonomous region in the North of Iraq is receiving more refugees and internally displaced people due to the conflicts in the region, but it can resume inclusive growth, according to the World Bank.
Brazil’s Federal Revenue has enacted a rule slashing the withholding tax on cash remittances to foreign countries for purposes of covering personal expenditures.
After two consecutive months with a deficit, the consolidated public sector registered a surplus in April.
Imetame Granitos exports quartzite, granite and marble to distributors in Arab countries and is looking to supply major projects in the region. It doubled its installed capacity to meet the demand of clients.
Brazilian timber industry revenue was up 7.3% from January through April this year to USD 2.6 billion. The top-selling product was pulp.
The funds are set to be used in industry, mining, transportation and logistics, infrastructure and tourism up to the year 2020. A forum discussed business opportunities in the country.
A survey conducted by Brazil’s National Federation of Industry shows that most Brazilian businesses use these new tools in but a few stages of the production process.
The projection of price increases from financial institutions polled by the Brazilian Central Bank went up slightly this week, from 7.04% in the last one.
Brazil’s political and economic scenario calls for cautious managerial decision-making, but also for attention to opportunities. The subject will be discussed by executive and consultant Fernando Curado on June 14th at the Arab Chamber.
Brazilian musicians will perform on July 16 at the Byblos International Festival. The event also has artists from the United States, Jamaica, France and Australia in the lineup. Tickets are now on sale.
Movie portrays director Zeina Daccache’s work leading to the staging of a play at the Roumieh prison. The film fest will include documentaries on theater and performance.
The price averaged at USD 174.18 in April. Occupancy rates edged down 1.8% from a year ago to 71.1%.
Seminar will take place from May 30 to June 3 in Ethiopia. The debate will focus on how school feeding programs can be integrated to other social protection systems.
Under a partnership deal, the Fund’s technicians will provide guidance to Somali authorities in structuring the economy towards reducing indebtedness and later enabling access to credit.
