The 'B' in BRIC: Brazil's Economic Emergence, and Malaysia's Role in this Growth

Brazil Ambassador Sergio Arruda discusses:

- Malaysia's role in Brazil's global economic roadmap;
- Value of trade 2011 - outlook;
- Breakdown of trade: direction - outlook;
- Types of trade;
- Opportunities for Malaysian companies from the infrastructure backlog in Brazil;
- Opportunities as regards the World Cup 2014 and Olymics 2016;
- Specific examples, including Scomi, Felda, Vale, Petrobras and Petronas;
- Brazil's propositions for investors in agribusiness and fossil as well as renewable resources;
- Brazil’s clean energy matrix;
- Brazil's biofuels/ethanol policies and its energy-independence;
- Santos basins: Brazil's newly-found ultra deepwater reserves in the so-called “pre-salt province”;
- Challenges, including crime, the social costs of rising wealth, inflation and corruption;
- English proficiency and globalisation.

"Brazillian Ambassador HE Sergio Arruda talks about efforts in cultivating the Brazilian economy to become the 4th largest in the world in terms of value, come year 2050. HE Sergio also addresses what to expect for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics as the nation gears up to play host."