The Economist outlines India’s appeal in reporting on the aftermath of the G20 meetings – an interesting contrast with Brazil. “India’s appeal to foreign investors is easy to see. Its economy grew by 8.8% in the year to the second quarter; the rupee has strengthened; and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this month raisedContinue reading “The G20 aftermath: The Delhi consensus”
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Brazilian multinationals in Egypt halt operations
Marcopolo and Randon discontinued operations in Egypt due to political tension demanding the end of President Hosni Mubarak. Marcopolo, a manufacturer of buses, decided yesterday to bring back to Brazil three employees after being informed by the Egyptian partner that the situation has worsened and that in addition to insecurity, since there is a risk of missing food and fuel. Randon has a complete line of equipment for the transport of cargo by land, with its towed vehicles (trailers / semi-trailers), rail cars and specialty vehicles.Continue reading “Brazilian multinationals in Egypt halt operations”
The New Global Challengers by BCG
The latest Boston Consulting Group report on globalization identifies 100 companies that are shaking up the established economy. These are companies based in rapidly developing countries. BCG calls them the global challengers. “A group of companies from rapidly developing economies has begun to leapfrog past established multinationals in global industry rankings.” Brazil has 13 companies in theContinue reading “The New Global Challengers by BCG”
Brazil’s worst natural disaster ever
These photos of the tragedy that devastated areas of the state of Rio de Janeiro prove that an image can be more valuable than 1000 words. I strongly suggest visiting the website “The big picture,” to find the following pictures and many other breathtaking proves that reality can be more terrifyingContinue reading “Brazil’s worst natural disaster ever”
Output, Employment in Rich World v Emerging Markets
The Economist compares output and employment in the Rich World and Emerging Markets. “By late 2010 output and employment had turned up in most rich countries but not enough to regain pre-crisis levels (chart 3)”
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