The United Nations Human Rights Council announced it will hold an extraordinary meeting this Wednesday (21st) to debate Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip.
Export value exceeded US$ 14 billion to date in July. The balance of trade shows a US$ 497 million surplus month-to-date.
Chair will gather researchers from several areas for studies in post colonialism. Launch will take place on 22nd and 23rd in São Paulo. Mariam Said, the intellectual’s widow will attend the event.
Financial organizations analysts revised down the Brazilian economic growth forecast for 2014 for the eighth consecutive week. It has been moved from 1.05% last week to 0.97% in the current week.
Over 114,000 tonnes were shipped from Brazil to the Middle East and North Africa in H1. Industry association Abiec’s chairman calls on Saudi Arabia to provide instructions so embargo may be lifted.
Tecnovidro has supplied the product for 32 buses which Brazil’s bus maker Marcopolo is shipping to Abu Dhabi. Double-glazing will be used in order for improved acoustics and insulation.
Production averaged at 555,000 barrels per day this week and 470,000 bpd last week, after the government repossessed of ports and facilities shut down by protesters.
The port moved 9.8 million tonnes of cargo last month, the highest volume ever for June. Exports increased but imports declined.
In the first half this year, 2 million tonnes were imported, according to Instituto Aço Brasil.
Sector association has renewed agreement with Apex to boost companies’ participation in international events. The goal is a 30% increase in volume shipped abroad and a 50% increase in number of exporters.
In the first half of the year, the Arab bank had a net profit of US$ 514 million. Total assets reached US$ 71.1 billion, up 11.7% from 2013.
The decline took place in May from April, as per a Brazilian Central Bank index. It was the second month-on-month reduction this year.
São Paulo’s Braile Biomédica makes heart surgery items like valves and oxygenators. It has clients in two Arab countries, is in talks with another two and plans on increasing sales in the region.
A mission from the Fund has given a positive assessment of the country’s election calendar, fiscal performance and subsidy reductions, but noted that the economy remains fragile.
