The prospects for Brazil’s iron ore industry are better than they might appear.
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06 Jun 2013
Brazil-China
More industry woes
Declining industrial production provokes calls for reduction of bureaucracy and the tax burden.
08 April 2013
Food producers forced to look beyond Europe
Meat exports have held up fairly well in 2012, but accessing new markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East remains key.
08 November 2012
Chery – doubling down
Short-term losses have not dissuaded the carmaker from launching into Brazil’s entry-level segment.
27 September 2012
Chinese investors – here to stay
Industrial and infrastructure projects are moving forward, with concerns about profitability still secondary.
27 September 2012
Huawei – tired of smartphone losses
The leading infrastructure provider is yet to make a smooth transition into high-margin segments.
27 September 2012
Brazil's Angola connection
Brazil's presence in Angola is the most visible sign of the country's Africa policy.
12 September 2012
Vale emphasises China shift
China’s growing importance as a market for Brazilian minerals was again the key message of Vale (VALE3:SAO), in a conference call with investors.
16 February 2012
Chinese cars in Brazil: a strong start
JAC, Chery and others have rapidly carved out a niche in the market. Now they must contend with increased protectionism.
29 September 2011
Brazil-China: the consumer experiment
How Chinese manufacturers are building brands and factories in Brazil
29 September 2011
