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AGRISHOW

Agrishow is one of the largest and most complete agricultural technology fairs in the world. Considered one of the three major agricultural technology fairs in the world and one of the largest and most important in Latin America, Agrishow is the showcase of the most advanced trends and technological innovations for agribusiness. Idealized by the main entities directly and indirectly linked to Brazilian agribusiness


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Brazil open opportunities to chinese companies in the solar energy field.

In the last years, chinese companies has founded a range diversity investment opportunities in Brazil. Thus, a millionaire chinese company providing infrastructure construction services called Powerchina group reached an agreement with Brazil to build large solar plants bringing US$307 million to Mato Grosso state. In addition to that, in the next five years different chinese companies are planning to invest more than 5 billion reais (US$1.5 billion) in various power production projects using biomass and solar energy. The text published in CLBrief recalls that China is one of the world’s main producers of solar panels, where three of the five largest companies in the sector are located. In the 2015 to 2021 period China is expected to account for 36% of the total solar energy production capacity on the planet. Beyond the Chinese spectacular growth, international agreements can be beneficial for both sides, as it is a path to Sharing R&D, Development Technology, Create jobs and Reduce environmental damage through using renewable resources energy.


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Burger King Brazil likely to IPO soon

BK Brasil Operação e Assessoria a Restaurantes SA, operator of the Burger King fast-food chain in Brazil, will list an undisclosed amount of new shares on the country’s stock exchange, the latest in a year-long wave of initial public offerings.

According to a regulatory filing, controlling shareholders Vinci Partners Investimentos Ltda and BRL Trust Investimentos may sell shares in the offering, as may minority shareholder Sommerville Investments BV.

The investment banking unit of Itaú Unibanco Holding SA (ITUB4.SA) will be the lead underwriter, the filing said.


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Eletrobras Privatization

Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA (Eletrobras) is a mixed-capital company controlled by the Brazilian government, constituted by Law no. 3,890-A, of April 25, 1961. Since its creation, Eletrobras has contributed to the expansion of energy supply Development of the country.