In a trip organized by a Maronite priest, group with 30 people fulfilled an itinerary in the Arab country. Their goal is to know their family roots, besides the local daily life. Last week, they visited a university.
Last week’s balance sheet is the result of Brazilian exports of US$4.667 billion and imports of US$ 3.472 billion.
Financial institutions’ estimation for 2015 became more pessimistic. Last week, the forecast for the GDP’s contraction was of 1.5%, according to Brazilian Central Bank’s survey.
Acquaclub, from Limeira, entered Jordan’s market with its bikinis, cover-ups and flip flops. Now, the company is planning to go into the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait markets.
Brazil sold an amount equal to US$ 6.9 million from January to June. The UAE is the main market abroad.
Cebrapaz will host debates and a film and photo exhibit to mark the first anniversary of Israeli attacks on Gaza. The program begins next Wednesday (22nd) with a lecture on the topic.
So said president Dilma Rousseff at the 48th Mercosur Summit opening in Brasília. She claimed progress was made in talks with the EU and meetings were held with the EFTA, Lebanon, Tunisia, Korea and Japan.
China’s State Grid Brazil Holding S/A made the winning bid at the energy auction held by the National Electric Energy Agency at the BM&F Bovespa exchange. The holding will supply 2,550 km of power lines.
Brazil’s economy stood virtually level from May to April. A Central Bank index shows a slight increase, at 0.03%, after two straight months of decline.
The Dubai International Dance Festival will run from September 14th to 21st, featuring three attractions from Brazil. The Middle East’s leading event of its kind should welcome up to 3,500 people.
According to the international rating agency, the scenario in Brazil will go on influencing corporate results at least until halfway through next year.
Brazil’s external purchases of fertilizer declined in H1. Association reports a decline of demand in several crops cultivations. Arab countries also reduced sales.
Brazil’s Foreign Trade Association has revised its projections for this year and says imports could drop 20%.
A study done by the organization with partner institutions shows that prices should decline, but will still remain in higher levels than in 2008, when the increase begun. Brazil will compensate losses with productivity.
