Global meeting was held in Brazil and the host country for the upcoming edition in December 2014 was defined. In 2015, the forum will take place in Argentina.
According to the World Tourism Organization, tourist flows reached an all-time high from January to September this year. A total of 845 million people have travelled internationally.
The increase took place in October from September, according to the Brazilian Central Bank. It was the highest rate since April’s 1.38%.
Boteko Brasil, owned by the Rio-based businesswoman Alessandra Cardoso, serves typical Brazilian foods and beverages in a club exclusively for females in the Emirates. The second unit should open next year.
A survey conducted by the Industrial Marketing and Studies Institute (IEMI) shows furniture and mattress shipments will be down 15.4% in 2013 from 2012. Imports should be up 6.5% to 13.5 million.
After the two countries were targeted by espionage from the USA, Dilma Rousseff and François Hollande have committed to partnering up in order to prevent new episodes.
Funds for healthcare were raised in Brazil through a campaign of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees and the Arab Brazilian Chamber. Further actions are due next year.
A survey conducted by the National Confederation of Industry shows the country ranked next-to-last in a list of 15 countries. Countries with similar features were surveyed.
Event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will be attended by 1,500 businessmen from 50 countries, focusing on investment and business opportunities. The Arab Brazilian Chamber will participate.
Bloc comprising Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico held an event marking its official launch for the Gulf region, seeking trade and investment.
According to the Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, the focus next year will be on railway transportation. According to her, the 21st century will require world-class railroads.
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean forecasts that the countries in the region will grow by 3.2% next year and 2.6% this year. The best performing country should be Panama.
Dollar outflows from Brazil have exceeded inflows by US$ 2.6 billion in the first week of December this year, according to figures from the Central Bank.
Two cooperatives have developed collections inspired in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and in soccer matches to be sold in Porto Alegre, one of the 2014 FIFA World Cup host cities.
