The National Library Foundation has opened applications for grants for foreign publishers who wish to take Brazilian authors abroad to promote their books. Applications must be submitted by March 10.
Country bets on location as an attractive factor for international investors. The Tanger-Med Port, for example, is located only 14 kilometers from the European continent.
Meeting named Geneva 2 gathered representatives of the Syrian government and the opposition until this Friday, however the conflict continues. ‘But it’s a start,’ said the mediator Lakhdar Brahimi.
International trade show started on Thursday in Sudan and the Brazilian stand has been busy. Consumers and entrepreneurs want information about cosmetics and electric showers.
Brazilian foreign trade companies shipped the equivalent to US$ 24 billion in 2013. Imports by these specialized companies dropped 11% to US$ 5 billion in the same period.
Last year’s result corresponded to 1.9% of the Brazilian GDP, the lowest annual level in the Central Bank’s historic series.
Shipments added up to US$ 14 billion, representing a 5.4% decrease in relation to 2012, whereas imports in the same period added up to US$ 11.4 billion, an increase by 2.7%.
Loan authorization will be given after the new government is formed and a new constitution is approved by the country’s parliament.
In this episode: Lecture on the habits and culture of Arab countries; Arlene Clemesha; the Arab market for vehicles and parts; Laércio Barbosa, from company Toscano Foods; and the city of Porto Alegre.
A study by the Institute of International Finance (IIF) reports that capital flows are expected to gradually return to the developing economies in this year and the next. The entity has revised their previous forecasts.
The country was elected to lead the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission in 2014. The commission helps security and political recovery in post-conflict countries.
The Moroccan agricultural sector generates US$ 11.56 billion, aim is to reach US$ 17 billion by 2020. The government is going to lease 600,000 hectares to local and foreign investors.
In December, however, capital goods exports showed a strong increase, which was considered surprising by the sector association.
Brazilians have already arrived in Sudan to participate at the multi-sector trade show that starts this Thursday. According to a representative of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Sudanese demand is on the high.
