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- Sao Paulo, the “Brazil's locomotive”
- The Economy of Sao Paulo
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Doing Business in Sao Paulo
- Public and private sector. PPP (Public-Private Partnerships).
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Business Opportunities
in Sao Paulo
In 2006, the State had 40 million of resident inhabitants, almost 22%
of the Brazilian population. It is the state with the country's largest
population, largest industrial complex, highest economic production, the one
that receives the largest number of immigrants and, as expected, the most
cosmopolitan state in South America. With the country's best infrastructure
and a highly skilled labor force, São Paulo can be called "Brazil's
locomotive".
All kinds of products are manufactured in the state, mainly high tech
items. Its strong points, however, are not only related to the industry.
Paulistas - São Paulo inhabitants - have also transformed agriculture and
livestock farming into potency. As regards the Economy, there are more than
258 malls spread nationwide, 155 of which in the Southern region,
responsible for more than 300,000 job positions, aside from a comprehensive
wholesale and retail chain nationwide.
The State of São Paulo stands out for its significant participation in
the national economy, being responsible for 30% of the Brazilian Gross
Domestic Product (GDP). The economy of the State of São Paulo is
vigorous and diversified, and the State has the largest industrial park of
the country and a labor market characterized by the qualification of its
labor force.
The São Paulo industry is based on a solid technological foundation,
generating products with high added value, with emphasis on the Information
Technology (IT), Informatics, Aerospace, and Automotive segments. The
agribusiness is significant and shows high productivity rates.
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