Brazilian current transactions deficit reached US$ 81 billion in 2013 and foreign direct investments, of US$ 64 billion, were insufficient to cover it.
In Davos, Brazilian president said that the country has always welcomed foreign investment and emphasized that Brazil offers plenty opportunities for business.
The UN agency needs the amount to help about 440,000 Palestine refugees victims of the conflict in the country as well as those sheltered in neighboring nations.
Brazilian tourists spent US$ 25.3 billion in international travels last year, according to information from the Central Bank. In 2012, the sum was of US$ 22.2 billion.
‘Brasil by Bags’ is now the new identity of leather artifact manufacturers. The brand refers to Brazilian leather, colors and inspiration in manufacturing the products, and will be used to promote the sector abroad.
Human and urban development projects may be registered up until March 31. Award is promoted by UN-Habitat and the government of Dubai. Brazilian projects won in previous editions.
FIFA launches in March a fund to finance social, education and health projects in Brazil. The sum may be even higher with donations from other institutions.
At the inauguration of a new building of the cardiology hospital HCor, in São Paulo, cardiologist Adib Jatene was honoured by Brazilian vice-president Michel Temer, São Paulo governor Geraldo Alckmin and mayor Fernando Haddad.
The natural beverage Organique is made with organic yerba mate, assai and guarana by Brazilian company Brasilbev. It was launched just over one year ago and has already been exported to two countries. Aim is to sell to the Middle East too.
Study launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization shows that access to farm machinery is difficult due to the small size of properties in North Africa. Egypt is the country with most tractors in the region.
Region received 19.607 million visitors last year, according to the preliminary information released by the World Tourism Organization. The Middle East, which received almost 52 million people, saw an increase by only 0.3%.
From January 01 to 17, the amount of dollars that left the country surpassed the amount that entered by US$ 1,894 billion, according to the Brazilian Central Bank.
Revenues in the Brazilian services sector rose in November in relation to the same month in 2012, according to research by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The increase, however, was a little slower than in October and September.
Cocajupi, a Brazilian cashew producers cooperatives central, is preparing to become a supplier for hotels and restaurants that will receive tourists for the World Cup. Aim is also to open the market for exports.
