Economic and Business Information

2015-01-06

China still biggest customer for Brazil agriculture exports

China is poised to remain the biggest importer of Brazil’s farm products for 2014, the nation’s state-run news agency, Xinhua, reported this week.

2015-01-05

Tax revenue in Mozambique forecast to top US$5.4 bln in 2015

Tax and customs revenues in 2015 in Mozambique are expected to total 180 billion meticais (US$5.4 billion), said the president of the Mozambique Revenue Authority, Rosário Fernandes.

2015-01-05

Revamp of Cape Verde Presidential Palace to be completed by year-end: China

The renovation to the Presidential Palace of Cape Verde, funded by the Chinese government, will be completed on schedule by year-end. The pledge was made by China’s ambassador to Cape Verde, Su Jian, during his meeting with Julio Cesar Freire de Morais, the African nation’s ambassador to China.

2015-01-02

China’s factory gauge hits 18-month low in Dec

A gauge measuring factory activity in Mainland China dipped to an 18-month low in December. However, the Chinese services sector continued its robust performance, another indicator shows.

2015-01-02

China’s central bank pledges to keep ‘prudent’ policy

The Chinese central bank has pledged to maintain a “prudent monetary policy” while pushing ahead reasonable growth in loans and private financing.

2015-01-02

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff vows to boost economy

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Thursday was sworn in for a second term in office.

2015-01-02

Cape Verde to introduce new banknotes this month

New banknotes of 500 escudos (US$5.60) and 5,000 escudos will this month start circulating in Cape Verde, according to a report by weekly newspaper A Semana.

2014-12-31

Next year crucial for reform: China’s President Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping is emphasising “continued efforts” in pushing reforms in the nation during the crucial year of 2015, China’s state-run news agency Xinhua reported.

2014-12-31

Guangdong free trade zone to forge closer ties with Macao

A free trade zone planned in Guangdong Province will play a key role in building closer ties between Macao, Hong Kong and Mainland China, China’s state-run news agency Xinhua reported.

2014-12-31

Macao most liveable city in Greater China: survey

Macao is the most liveable city in Greater China, leading Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, according to a survey by the National University of Singapore.

2014-12-23

Angolan diamond sales hit US$1.2 billion from Jan-Nov

Sales of diamonds from Angola reached US$1.2 billion in the first 11 months of 2014, the country’s Geology and Mining Minister, Francisco Queirós, said on Monday.

2014-12-23

Mozambique’s banking network increases footprint

The number of bank branches in operation in Mozambique has reached an all-time high, at 541. That is an increase of 21 units over 2013, according to the country’s central bank.