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- Losses of Eike Batista's group rise 182%
Publicly traded companies of businessman Eike Batista's EBX, such as CCX, had losses of R$ 180.6 million deriving from their public offering in Brazil's Bovespa in the first quarter of 2012.
Published on 25/05/2012 - 10h01
- Argentina announces end of trade barriers against pork from Brazil
Argentina suspended restrictions that limited pork imports from Brazil, the Minister of Agriculture announced yesterday. The trade barriers, imposed by the Argentine government in February, had a significant impact on the Brazilian sector.
Published on 23/05/2012 - 11h59
- Exchange rates in the short-term
The price of a dollar is fluctuating around R$2 this week, 16 percent above the average from 2010 and 2011. Even those in the government who support a devaluation of the real, are afraid that too much change in the exchange rate will have uncomfortable inflationary consequences.
Published on 17/05/2012 - 10h22
- Argentina wants a more 'protected' Mercosur
Argentina proposed yesterday that Brazil should raise general tariffs charged on products coming from outside Mercosur to the highest level permitted by the WTO (World Trade Organization).
Published on 16/05/2012 - 10h32
- Internet in Brazil ranks 40th in speed
The average internet speed in Brazil represents 10% of that used in South Korea's fixed broadband, the fastest in the world in 2011.
Published on 10/05/2012 - 11h44
- Embraer will return to the procurement competition in the U.S.
After evaluating the new requirements set by the U.S. Air Force for the acquisition of 20 aircraft to equip the troops in Afghanistan, Embraer said it would participate in the competition.
Published on 09/05/2012 - 09h41
- Influx of foreign tourists in Brazil grows 5.3% in 2011
The number of international visitors to Brazil rose 5.3% in 2011 compared with 2010, according to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with Embratur (Brazilian Tourism Institute).
Published on 05/05/2012 - 08h02
- Brazil overtakes India to become 2nd in Facebook users
Brazil has surpassed India, ranking second in the list of countries with most Facebook users. SocialBakers, a digital marketing company which monitors the number of Facebook users, disclosed the information.
Published on 05/05/2012 - 07h55
- China bars Vale's distribution center
After preventing the Vale's supercarriers from docking in its ports, the Chinese government now bars the installation of distribution centers by the mining company in the country.
Published on 03/05/2012 - 08h36
- Chain restaurants export barbecue and pasta
In the next three years, barbecue chain store Fogo de Chão intends to open between 10 and 12 restaurants in the U.S., in cities such as Boston and New York.
Published on 02/05/2012 - 10h06