Brazilian products are on average 34.2% more expensive than a similar product made somewhere else. What are the reasons? The Brazil cost, followed by the appreciation of the Brazilian Real, explain the economic stagnation the country is facing. Those are the findings of a recent study prepared by the Federation of Industries of the StateContinue reading “How expensive are products made in Brazil?”
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Latin American telecom America Movil steps into Central Europe
After consolidating its position last year in Brazil, America Movil the biggest telecom carrier in Mexico, announced that it had agreed to buy a 21% equity stake in Telekom Austria. Telekom Austria is an integrated telecom operator serving almost 23 million customers in Central and Eastern Europe, including: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Belarus, Slovenia, Serbia, the RepublicContinue reading “Latin American telecom America Movil steps into Central Europe”
Bringing together Latin America and Central Europe: takes from day one
The idea of bringing together companies from two very different regions is either right and tricky. Right because the Latin American market is large and needy and the Central and Eastern Europe companies have a lot to offer, mainly in the technology related sectors. Tricky for the magnitude of the task. This is day one. Let’s seeContinue reading “Bringing together Latin America and Central Europe: takes from day one”
Should one worry about Brazilian democracy?
One of the pillars of Brazilian good economic phase is a political stability built over more then 30 years. A turnaround case from the dark 70ths when democracy was “constrained” by the military regime. Now, signs of concern arise as recurring news about corruption raises the yellow flag. The issue got the attention of CNN.Continue reading “Should one worry about Brazilian democracy?”
Brazilian pharma targets internationalization
Brazilian pharmaceutical companies announce plans of internationalization. Latin America is primary target. The idea is to build partnerships, license and distribute branded products, but investment of investing in green field abroad is also a possibility. This is the case Hypermarcas, that has in the second half of this year begins to develop a plan for growthContinue reading “Brazilian pharma targets internationalization”
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