Brazil one of the world’s few economic bright spots—and a very attractive market for manufacturers, retailers, and the businesses that serve them. That’s why companies from around the globe are moving into Brazil in a big way. But like the manufacturers that rushed into China more than a decade ago, they’re discovering that newContinue reading “The rocky road to Rio: What shippers need to know about doing business in Brazil – DC Velocity”
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First impressions on Dilma’s economic team
Everybody is wondering how the next president of Brazil,Dilma Rouseff, will behave. Will she follow Lula’s step or will she implement her own agenda, are questions in the back of our minds. She announced this week the names for ministers of Finance, Central bank and Planning and analysts start to explain what is behind thoseContinue reading “First impressions on Dilma’s economic team”
What is the future of Economic Policy in the Developing World?
The International Institute for Strategic Studies holds a book launch debate on The Day After Tomorrow: A Handbook on the Future of Economic Policy in the Developing World with Otaviano Canuto, head of poverty reduction and economic management at the World Bank. The book, which is also coauthor by Marcelo Giugale, looks at how developing countries areContinue reading “What is the future of Economic Policy in the Developing World?”
Private banking industry in Brazil up 15,9% this year
The private banking industry in Brazil turned R $ 337 billion by September this year, up 15.9% from R $ 290.5 billion computed by December 2009. This amount is divided by 62,700 wealthy customers. The funds are the preferred choice for investors with 42% of total volume, followed by fixed income assets with 34% variable income assetsContinue reading “Private banking industry in Brazil up 15,9% this year”
Tourism in Brazil grows more then country’s GDP
Between 2003 and 2007, revenues generated by tourism grew more than the economy as awhole. During the period, tourism rose 22%, while Brazilian GDP grew 19.3%. The highlights were service sand highway transportation. In spite of this growth,tourism still accounts for just 3.6% of Brazilian GDP. Source: Bradesco Corretora
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