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Investments by Chinese companies in Brazil have been focused on the electricity sector since 2014

8 May 2019
Investments made by Chinese companies in Brazil have been concentrated in the electricity production and transmission sectors since 2014, according to the Foreign Investment Bulletin of Selected Countries from the Executive Office of the Chamber of Foreign Trade (Camex).

Swine fever in China creates an opportunity for Brazilian exporters

7 May 2019
The outbreak of African swine fever in China and the resulting slaughter of the affected animals has led the government of the country to authorise imports of edible pork fat from Brazil, reported the Brazilian press.

Forum Macau wants more tourist cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries

7 May 2019
Boosting exchange and cooperation in the areas of tourism, conventions and exhibitions is a key task in the framework of Forum Macau, the Secretary-General of Forum Macau said on Monday.

Government of the Brazilian state of Ceará seeks investments in China

30 April 2019
Investments in logistics infrastructure projects in the Brazilian state of Ceará were analysed at a meeting held on Monday in Beijing at the headquarters of the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), the Brazilian government said.

The Greater Bay Area is a challenge for Portuguese-speaking countries, says Forum Macau official

26 April 2019
The deputy secretary general of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, Rodrigo Brum said on Thursday that Macau's role in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) is, among other things, to be the link to Portuguese-speaking countries.

Grove Hydrogen Automotive produces hydrogen-powered vehicles in Brazil

25 April 2019
Chinese company Grove Hydrogen Automotive will produce hydrogen-powered vehicles for Brazil under a cooperation agreement signed with the Minas Gerais state government, the company said in a statement.

Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd may acquire Ford truck plant in Brazil

17 April 2019
Chinese group Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd is one of the candidates for the purchase of the Ford group plant in São Bernardo do Campo, inhe Brazilian state of São Paulo, which will be closed, Brazilian newspaper Valor Económico reported.

Supporting Office to the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macau may become a Services Directorate

17 April 2019
The Macau government is considering a proposal to transform the Supporting Office to the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macau into a Services Directorate, Teresa Mok, the Office's coordinator, said on Tuesday.

Trade between China and Portuguese-speaking countries up 15.61% in January/February 2019

15 April 2019
The value of trade between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries reached US$23.583 billion in January/February 2019, an increase of 15.61% year-on-year, according to official Chinese figures released by Forum Macau.

Sweco provides consulting services to the Cahora Bassa hydroelectric plant in Mozambique

15 April 2019
Swedish company Sweco has signed a US$5.2 million contract related to the project to modernise the Cahora Bassa hydroelectric plant in Mozambique, according to a statement released on Friday by the consultancy.

Exports from Brazil to China almost totally focused on raw materials

9 April 2019
Brazilian industrial products represent a minuscule share of total exports to China, accounting for just 2.31% of total exports to the country in the first quarter of 2019, Comex in Brazil reported.

São Tomé and Príncipe welcomes 300 entrepreneurs to an international meeting in July

8 April 2019
About 300 entrepreneurs are expected to head to São Tomé and Príncipe to attend the 14th business meeting for economic cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries next July, the organising committee said.

State of São Paulo, Brazil, opens commercial office in Shanghai, China

3 April 2019
São Paulo plans to open a commercial office in Shanghai, the governor of the Brazilian state announced on Tuesday, after an audience with the Chinese ambassador to Brazil, Yang Wanming, Agência Brasil reported.

China is the largest buyer of pulp from Brazil in 2018

2 April 2019
In 2018 China continued to be the main destination for Brazilian pulp exports by value, according to figures released by the industry association, the Brazilian Industry of Trees

Brazilian congress launches Brazil-China Parliamentary Front

2 April 2019
The Brazil-China Parliamentary Front of the Brazilian National Congress is due to be formally launched on Wednesday in Brasilia, with the aim of deepening two-way trade and cooperation, according to an official announcement.

Nacala airport in Mozambique starts receiving international flights this year

2 April 2019
Nacala airport in northern Mozambique will begin receiving international flights this year following the reorganisation of the country's airport system, according to the president of airport management company Aeroportos de Moçambique.

Angolan bioenergy company exports ethanol to Europe

1 April 2019
Angolan bioenergy company Biocom is for the first time exporting ethanol to Europe, under a contract with a European company that produces ethanol and biofuels, the Angolan company announced.

Greater Bay Area on Forum Macau agenda for 2019

28 March 2019
Forum Macau unanimously approved the work plan for 2019, which clearly states the need to increase cooperation with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Brazil’s Petrobras re-considers refinery in partnership with China National Petroleum Corporation

26 March 2019
Brazilian oil company Petrobras is re-evaluating a preliminary agreement with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to build a refinery in the state of Rio de Janeiro, financial newspaper Valor Econômico reported.

Brazil promotes exports on mission to China next May

19 March 2019
The Brazilian government is organising a mission to visit China in the first week of May to promote exports of pork, beef and poultry, the Brazilian Agriculture Minister said recently in Washington.
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