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Brazil’s BRF seeking China’s approval during govt mission to resume exports -sources

By Nayara Figueiredo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian food processor BRF will seek China’s approval to resume chicken and pork exports from two of its plants during a Brazilian government mission to the Asian country, two sources close to the matter told Reuters on Friday. The Brazilian government expects new approvals for Brazilian meatpacking plants …

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China and Brazil look to set up green investment fund, say Lula aides

By Lisandra Paraguassu and Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil and China are in talks to create a fund for financing the development of green industry and renewable energy in both countries, two senior Brazilian officials told Reuters. The proposal could be announced during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s visit to Beijing next week, …

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Oil settles down on worries over European banks, U.S. crude reserve

By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) -Oil prices settled lower on Friday as European banking shares fell and after U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said refilling the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) may take several years, dampening demand prospects. Brent crude settled down 92 cents, or 1.2%, to $74.99. West Texas Intermediate U.S. crude futures fell 70 …

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Lula to seek Chinese semiconductor technology, investment in Beijing

By Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil will seek Chinese technology and investment to develop a semiconductor industry in the South American country despite U.S. attempts to discourage association with China in this area, a senior presidential adviser told Reuters. Semiconductors will be a priority on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s visit to China …

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Russians reluctantly embrace Chinese cars after Western brands depart

By Gleb Stolyarov and Roman Churikov MOSCOW (Reuters) – As the exodus of Western carmakers narrows options for Russian consumers, Chinese automakers are filling the gap, forcing Russians to overcome their reluctance to embrace Chinese brands and stomach higher prices. Chinese brands such as Haval, Chery and Geely now account for almost 40% of Russia’s …

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Lula’s China trip to promote BYD takeover plan for Brazil Ford factory

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heads to China next week with plans to promote Chinese manufacturer BYD’s takeover of a former Ford factory in northeast Brazil, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. The deal hinges on a final agreement with Ford Motor Co, which still owns the …

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Chinese property developer Kaisa forecasts loss of up to about $2 billion

(Reuters) – Embattled Chinese property developer Kaisa Group Holdings on Friday forecast a net loss of 12 billion yuan to 14 billion yuan ($2.04 billion) for fiscal 2022, as delivery delays hurt its sales. The Shenzhen-based company earlier this month, published its long-delayed results for fiscal 2021 in which it reported a loss of 13.26 …

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IMF official says Pakistan must explain fuel-pricing scheme before any loan deal

By Asif Shahzad and Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -A long-awaited loan agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be signed once a few remaining points, including a proposed fuel pricing scheme, are settled, an IMF official said on Friday. Pakistan and the IMF have been negotiating since early February on an agreement …

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