Outlook remains good for next year as well, as agriculture recovers from flash flooding.
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Bilateral trade topped US$102 billion in 2020 and looks set to improve this year as the two countries seek further areas for cooperation.
The US$260 million projects are expected to generate 3,000 jobs and be completed in three to five years.
Genome sequencing and an exchange of scientists and researchers are among the topics under discussion, but budgets need to be agreed first.
Based on the island of Sulawesi, the project’s initial production target will be 73,000 tonnes a year using eight rotary kiln electric furnaces.
Major electricity and gas operator promotes new strategy which will be put in place over the next three years.
Angola’s ambassador to China stresses the need for concrete progress while the world is coping with Covid-19.
Manufacturing and research and development are the two most popular sectors, with interest concentrated on Lisbon and the north of the country.
Grapes, mangoes and other quality fresh fruit on offer to China, which already buys US$67 billion in goods from Brazil annually.