The Fund’s mission met with representatives of the Iraqi government. Conflicts and oil’s low prices drove the country’s GDP down 2.1% in 2015, but the organization sees improvement in fiscal policies.
Survey ordered by the industry and export promotion agency shows that the country’s market is expanding and that the local consumer is pleased with the Brazilian product. Brands such as Havaianas are very well-known.
The company will invest BRL 50 billion (USD 13.61) in five years in the Brazilian power sector and a fifth of this amount will be used this year already.
President Dilma Rousseff signed the ratification of the World Trade Organization trade facilitation agreement in Brasília. The treaty aims to cut red tape and eliminate administrative hurdles.
Fair will take place on weekends starting April at Rua Oriente, with tents of food, handicrafts, clothing and other typical Arab products. The initiative comes from the National Union of Islamic Entities.
The surplus is the result of USD 3.6 billion in exports and USD 2.3 billion in imports. Shipments of basic goods, semi-finished and finished products all increased.
The auto sector should resume growth in this year’s Q4, according to estimation by Luiz Moan Yabiku Júnior, president of automaker’s national association.
Financial institutions believe in a 3.66% slide for the Brazilian economy this year. Last week’s forecast called for 3.60% shrinkage. The 2017 numbers also declined.
The CEO of the Arab Chamber will speak, in Rio de Janeiro, on cultural aspects, negotiation methods and opportunities in relations with business owners from the Middle East and North Africa.
Anouar Brahem will perform in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in the Brasil Jazz Fest. Artist will bring along three musicians.
The group Performatron wrote a play based on the reality of foreigners that seek refuge in the city of São Paulo. The play will be staged from April 20 to 22 at Sesc Belenzinho.
Professor Olgária Matos will speak on the concepts of Jacques Derrida, Algerian that lived in France, that cover the relations with the foreigner. The debate will take place at São Paulo’s federal university.
The Qatar’s capital will hold an exhibition and conference on maritime security starting next Tuesday. Around 9,000 visitors from 60 countries are expected to attend.
UN’s refugee agency will organize an international meeting next Wednesday. The goal is to come up with options for resettlement.
