Forbes list of the world’s biggest companies uses an equal weighting of sales, profits, assets and market value to rank companies according to size. 33 Brazilian companies are in the ranking. Energy makes number one among them with Petrobras (oil, gas and ethanol). Another interesting highlight is the leading presence of banks: Itau (and Itausa, itsContinue reading “Brazilian biggest companies in the Forbes list”
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Latin America is focus of event in Vienna upcoming May (I will be there)
The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber is hosting the first international business forum “Latin America meets Central and Eastern Europa in Vienna” . The event’s motto is “Bridging the two worlds through trade and investment” and it will be held in Vienna from 14th to 18th May 2012. The program will include presentations and discussions on the economies and mostContinue reading “Latin America is focus of event in Vienna upcoming May (I will be there)”
The Economist in Brazilian-American relations
Brazilian-American relations One step at a time Two American giants are slowly getting to know each other Apr 14th 2012 | SÃO PAULO | from the print edition Next time over a caipirinha TOASTING their president with a caipirinha, their national cocktail, should soon be a bit cheaper for Brazilians in the United States. During DilmaContinue reading “The Economist in Brazilian-American relations”
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