The expansion of the fashion industry is a good sign of the change in the profile of the Brazilian consumer. Wealthier, this consumer can now afford the international brands. Lacoste. The French fashion label targets to double its activities in Brazil by 2012. Lacoste plans to grow between 30% and 35% this year in Brazil –Continue reading “Lacoste makes Brazil a priority”
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America and Brazilian parallels
Why is it that the gap between rich and poor is so wide in both Brazil and America? Does education, especially private, play a similar role in both countries? Two Americas Nov 12th 2009 From The Economist print edition Brazil and the United States have more in common than they seem to LIVING in Brazil,Continue reading “America and Brazilian parallels”
Our takeaway from the latest economic reports on Brazil
Brazilian economy; still a strong momentum. Brazilian economy should expand by at least 6.5% in 2010. This strong momentum partly stems from fiscal stimuli that slosh through the economy and propel demand. The expected growth in corporate earnings in 2010 supports the attractiveness of investments in Brazil. Government spending, not so great. The public sectorContinue reading “Our takeaway from the latest economic reports on Brazil”
First Reserve Corporation invests $ 500 million in Barra Energia, in Brazil
First Reserve Corporation, an energy industry-focused private equity and infrastructure firm, has backed Brazilian exploration and production company Barra Energia Petróleo e Gás with a $500m investment. First Reserve is an independently owned firm since 1983. The firm has developed a global platform, having invested approximately $12.5 billion in equity. First Reserve has adopted theContinue reading “First Reserve Corporation invests $ 500 million in Barra Energia, in Brazil”
Brazil as a mediator or swing vote in security issues
This article asks whether Brazil will increasingly become a mediator or swing vote in important security issues like nuclear non proliferation because of its increasing economic clout, among other reasons. The future of non-proliferation An awkward guest-list Apr 29th 2010 From The Economist print edition The United States cannot count on a warm response, evenContinue reading “Brazil as a mediator or swing vote in security issues”
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