Has Brazil created flexible and creative structures to deal with volatile economic cycles? Survival of the quickest Nov 12th 2009 From The Economist print edition Frequent crises have made for strong banks and nimble financiers BRAZILIAN businessmen often say that the country’s recent economic past has strengthened companies, and especially banks. The argument goes likeContinue reading “Flexible economic institutions”
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Global IT Forum to take place in Brazil: June 8 -10
The Brasscom Global IT Forum, one of the largest IT industry forums in Latin America, will be hosting more than 50 global enterprise leaders, analysts and investors on June 8 – June 10 in the Brazilian cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. It will showcase Brazil’s IT infrastructure and how the nation has emerged as a prime locale for offshore IT andContinue reading “Global IT Forum to take place in Brazil: June 8 -10”
Louis Vuitton expands in Brazil
Two months after opening its sixth boutique in Brazil, now in the Iguatemi Shopping of Brasilia, the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton plans to expand its store network in the country. LV’s Yves Carcelle told Jornal Valor that they are looking at other cities as well as Sao Paulo and Rio, where they already haveContinue reading “Louis Vuitton expands in Brazil”
Is Africa the new frontier? How Brazil and China are approaching this continent?
The Brazilian Centre for International Relations (CEBRI) will host a seminar on June 9th to debate how Brazil and China are in Africa. The seminar will take place in Brasilia and is sponsored by BNDES, the Brazilian Federal Governement and the private company Oderbrecht. If you are interested, contact: eventos@cebri.org.br with your name, position, companyContinue reading “Is Africa the new frontier? How Brazil and China are approaching this continent?”
Former CIA Officer on Brazil in Iran Negotiations
A positive view of the recent diplomacy Former CIA officer on Iran: Brazil and Turkey are vital checks and balances Shouldn’t the world welcome the actions of two significant, responsible, democratic, and rational states to intervene and help check the foolishnesses of decades of US policy on Iran? By Graham E. Fuller posted May 24,Continue reading “Former CIA Officer on Brazil in Iran Negotiations”