Known for the size of its business in orange juice, grains, and more recently in sugar and alcohol, the French multinational Louis Dreyfus Commodities has decided to incorporate Brazil to its global platform marketing of rice, says Jornal Valor. Starting this year, the company, which grossed U.S. $ 7.3 billion in 2009, will start theContinue reading “French multinational Louis Dreyfus to expand business in Brazil”
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The future of Brazil, HSBC special report coming soon
HSBC will publish a special research report, focusing on global insights into the future of Brazil. The report is due at the end of July 2010. Revealing the global business community’s thoughts on expected trends in international investment and trade with and in Brazil, it will cover three areas: Talent and Education, Innovation and Brazil Goes Global. Aiming toContinue reading “The future of Brazil, HSBC special report coming soon”
Congressional Corruption in Brazil
A remaining challenge to global perceptions about Brazil: Link to article Brazil’s congress Cleaning up A campaign against corruption Jul 8th 2010 | SÃO PAULO ORGANISED crime takes several forms in Brazil. One is politics—a lucrative trade. Of the 513 members of the lower house of Congress, 147 face criminal charges in the supreme courtContinue reading “Congressional Corruption in Brazil”
HSBC promotes Brazilian culture and business worldwide
HSBC promoted China in 2008 and India in 2009. Now it is Brazil turn. On a year-long ‘tour’ across key markets, high-profile briefings will draw together Brazil ‘champions’, industry pioneers from a range of sectors, and senior-level policy-makers to examine Brazil’s investment opportunities over the next five years and identify the obstacles to be overcome.
Are Brazilian airports ready to meet air passenger demand in next World Cup?
Airports in Brazil have been a bottle neck for some time. In 2007, the country saw its first “apagao aereo”, an air blackout of gigantic proportions. With the Olympic games in 2012 and the World Cup in 2014, airports become even more important for the economy. But the sector is controlled by the state and private investorsContinue reading “Are Brazilian airports ready to meet air passenger demand in next World Cup?”