銃保有規範がブラジルでより柔軟になった
Gun possession norms made more flexible in Brazil A decree was signed by President Bolsonaro today Agência Brasil – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree today (Jan. 15) at the Planalto presidential palace regulating the registration, possession, and trade of guns in Brazil—one of the main promises made during his campaign. The decree allows […]
Bicycle production on the rise in Brazil
ブラジルでの自転車生産 The output in 2018 was up 16 percent from the year before 2018年の生産高は前年比16％増 Agência Brasil – Brazilian bicycle manufacturers produced 773,641 units in 2018, up 15.9 percent from 2017’s 667,363, according to figures released in São Paulo today (Jan. 14) by Brazilian association of manufacturers of bicycles and similar vehicles Abraciclo. According to Cyro […]
Staying in Paris Agreement a consensus in Brazil, minister says
パリでの滞在を維持し、ブラジルで合意する、大臣は言います Minister Ricardo Salles said the country is still faithful to the deal Agencia Brasil – Brazil’s Environment Minister Ricardo Salles said today (Jan. 14) there is consensus in the government on having the country stay in the Paris Agreement, which sets targets for the reduction of greenhouse effect gases. During his campaign and also […]
BNDES dará apoio técnico a privatizações, diz Joaquim Levy
Agencia Brasil – O presidente do Banco Nacional do Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES), Joaquim Levy, disse hoje (8) que o banco tem um papel a cumprir dando apoio técnico às privatizações que forem propostas pelo Governo Federal e por governos estaduais. “Vamos ser parceiros. Obviamente a direção vai ser dada pelo secretário [de desestatização e desinvestimentos] […]
China president wants “pragmatic” cooperation with Brazil
In a letter to Bolsonaro, Xi Jinping congratulated the new government Agência Brasil – Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a letter to President Jair Bolsonaro saying he is willing to cooperate with the new Brazilian administration to boost the economies of both countries, safeguard world peace, and foster “pragmatic” bilateral ties. He also congratulated the […]
Brazil’s balance of trade sees $58.3 billion surplus in 2018
Exports and imports totaled $420.7 billion, surpluses best result in five years Brazil’s balance of trade closed out 2018 at $58.3 billion, the second best performance since 1989. The number takes into account the gap between exports ($239.5 billion) and imports ($181.2 billion). Last year, both exports and imports increased, adding up to $420.7 billion, […]
Bolsonaro vows to back Embraer–Boeing deal
The president attended the ceremony at the Brazilian Air Force Agência Brazil – After being asked whether he would support the deal between Embraer and Boeing—which founds a joint venture where Boeing controls 80 percent, and Embraer 20 percent of shares—Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said today (4) he backs the alliance, but is concerned about […]
Japan ambassador talks Brazil–Japan business growth
The potential for technological exchange is under the spotlight Agência Brazil – From January to September this year, the 700 Japanese companies with either offices or factories in Brazilian territory invested approximately $800 million in Brazil. But Brazil–Japan ties are not just about business. This year, the two nations are celebrating the 110th year since […]
New Petrobras CEO advocates more competitiveness
Roberto Castelo Branco criticized monopoly in the sector Agência Brasil – Boosting competitiveness in Brazil’s oil sector could benefit consumers. The statement was made by the new CEO of Brazilian state-run oil giant Petrobras, Roberto Castelo Branco, who took office Thursday (Jan. 3) at the company’s headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. “Petrobras will continue its […]
Brazil, Lima Group advocate power for Venezuelan parliament
Empowering Congress could help restore the country’s democracy Agência Brazil – Brazil’s Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo said yesterday (Jan. 4) that the declaration released by the Lima Group—arguing that the power of Venezuela should be transferred from President Nicolás Maduro to the parliament—is an opportunity to restore democracy in the country. The message was posted […]