1.5 Million Tourists Visited Israel in January-May
Industry & Trade Economy
15.06.14
1.5 Million Tourists Visited Israel in January-May
A record-breaking 382,000 visitor entries were recorded in Israel in May
Israel's Foreign Trade Deficit for May Totaled NIS17.9 billion
Industry & Trade Trade
15.06.14
Israel's Foreign Trade Deficit for May Totaled NIS17.9 billion
Import of goods for the month totaled NIS 20.8 billion, while export of goods totaled NIS 17.9 billion
APHIS: Imports of Female Squash Flowers from Israel Allowed into U.S.
Industry & Trade Trade
08.06.14
APHIS: Imports of Female Squash Flowers from Israel Allowed into U.S.
According to APHIS, squash flowers have gained in popularity as an elegant way to garnish dishes, desserts and salads
Israel's Vehicle Deliveries Up 11% in May
Industry & Trade Trade
08.06.14
Israel's Vehicle Deliveries Up 11% in May
There were more than 21,000 deliveries of new vehicles in May, 112,425 between January and May
Israel Drops Five Spots, to 24th Place, in Annual World Competitiveness Ranking
Industry & Trade Economy
08.06.14
Israel Drops Five Spots, to 24th Place, in Annual World Competitiveness Ranking
The drop continues a downward trend from 17th in 2010- 11 and 19th in 2012-13
Israel's Treasury Expands Insurance Guarantees to Medium-and Long-Term Export
Industry & Trade Trade
08.06.14
Israel's Treasury Expands Insurance Guarantees to Medium-and Long-Term Export
The expansion was announced by the Minister of Finance in an attempt to boost exporters' struggling with the strong shekel
International Rating Agency Fitch Affirms Israel's "A" Rating
Industry & Trade Economy
08.06.14
International Rating Agency Fitch Affirms Israel's "A" Rating
The agency cited Israel's fiscal consolidation and narrowing of budget deficits as giving the economy a positive outlook
CBS: Unemployment down to 5.6% in April
Industry & Trade Economy
01.06.14
CBS: Unemployment down to 5.6% in April
Israel’s unemployment rate decreased in April from 5.7% to 5.6% and the rate of participation in the workforce rose from 63.9% to 64%
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