Business in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Petrochemical

1. Introduction to the State of Rio de Janeiro
2. Economy of Rio de Janeiro
3. International Trade of Rio de Janeiro
4. Strategic Sectors in Rio de Janeiro:
   1. Energy
   2. International Trade Centre
   3. Creative Industries
   4. Hospitality
   5. Industry
5. Business Opportunities in Rio: Petrochemical, steel, energy, tourism, logistics, and shipbuilding
6. Case Study:
   1. Petrobras
   2. Port Maravilha Project
   3. Acu Port Complex
   4. EBX Group
   5. John Robert Marinho

The Subject “Foreign Trade, Logistics and Business in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)” is included within the curriculum of the following academic programs at EENI Global Business School:

Masters: International Business, Foreign Trade.

Doctorate: World Trade.

Languages: or Rio de Janeiro Brasil Rio do Janeiro Brasil Rio de Janeiro Bresil.

1. Subject Credits “Doing Business in Rio de Janeiro”: 1

International Trade, Logistics and Business in Rio de Janeiro

1. Rio de Janeiro is the fourth richest city in Hispanic America (behind Mexico City, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires)
2. Rio de Janeiro represents the second largest GDP in Brazil (30th largest in the World)
3. Rio de Janeiro holds the first position in Hispanic America in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) (Financial Times)
4. Top sectors of the economy of Rio de Janeiro are processed foods, chemicals, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, metal products, Shipping, textiles, clothing, and furniture
5. The state of Rio de Janeiro is the largest petrol manufacturer in Brazil and one of the largest steel producers
6. 50% of the BOVESPA market capitalization is from enterprises whose headquarters are in Rio de Janeiro
7. Rio de Janeiro is an important financial and logistics hub in Brazil (five ports and three airports
8. The largest entertainment and media enterprises are in Rio
9. The largest international pharmaceutical enterprises have their Brazilian headquarters in Rio de Janeiro
10. Rio de Janeiro host some major world events: FIFA World Cup; in 2015, Rio 450th birthday; in 2016, the Olympic and Para Olympic Games
11. Office of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Petrobras is the leader in petrol industry in Brazil; they have expanded their operations aiming to be among the top five integrated energy enterprises in the World by 2020. The business plan foresees Investments in the order of 174 billion dollars. Petrobras is the third largest energy company in the World.