In covering the rise of Emerging Markets banks, The Economist notes that few of these financial firms are known on a global basis – yet their rate of growth indicates the potential for expansion. “Despite their large size, most emerging-market banks are not household names in the West. Most rich-world investors are aware of China’sContinue reading “Banking in Emerging Markets: The Bigger and Bigger Picture”
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Brazilian fruit producers attend the Gulfood 2011 in Dubai
Brazilian fruit producers are in Dubai this week looking for business at Gulfood 2011, the largest food sector fair in the Arab. Coordinated by the Brazilian Fruit Institute – Ibraf, in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency – Apex-Brasil, the Brazilian Fruit stand will be 50% bigger in its fourth participation and willContinue reading “Brazilian fruit producers attend the Gulfood 2011 in Dubai”
Lula in Guinea Conakry to support Vale
Lula was in Conakry, capital of Guinea last Tuesday (22/02/2011). The charismatic and prestigious ex- Brazilian president came for a ceremony about the beginning of the works of Vale in Guinea. Vale, the largest Brazilian company and the largest exporter of iron ore in the world, is launching a project of 5 Billion Dollars inContinue reading “Lula in Guinea Conakry to support Vale”