Customs and VAT employees launch labor dispute over reorganization
Industry & Trade
31.12.07
Customs and VAT employees launch labor dispute over reorganization
A labor dispute declared by the 900 customs and 650 value-added-tax workers stopped almost all import and export activities last Sunday
Mercosur, Israel ink free-trade agreeement
Industry & Trade
24.12.07
Mercosur, Israel ink free-trade agreeement
The deal was announced during a two-day summit of Mercosur leaders in the Uruguayan capital
China approved Israeli firm to enter joint venture with China's Chery
Industry & Trade
24.12.07
China approved Israeli firm to enter joint venture with China's Chery
Israel Corp. will invest $225 million through its subsidiary Quantum for a stake in the joint venture
OECD launches Israel's Roadmap for Accession
Industry & Trade
17.12.07
OECD launches Israel's Roadmap for Accession
The OECD had formally started talks with five prospective members. The entry of Israel into the OECD will be a historical turning point for the Israeli economy
95% of tropical fish grown in Israel are exported
Industry & Trade
17.12.07
95% of tropical fish grown in Israel are exported
Israel is now counted among countries like China, Japan, and Singapore with the distinction of producing the best quality fish
Israeli flowers to be airlifted for the Christmas holiday
Industry & Trade
17.12.07
Israeli flowers to be airlifted for the Christmas holiday
Over twenty airplanes filled with 1,800 tons of flowers will be flown to Europe in the days before the holidays
OECD launches accession talks with Israel
Industry & Trade
10.12.07
OECD launches accession talks with Israel
The OECD defines its mission as being to help make the world economy work effectively and efficiently. The organization currently has 30 members
Israeli Customs directorate organized Customs seminar for Palestinian Customs employees
Industry & Trade
03.12.07
Israeli Customs directorate organized Customs seminar for Palestinian Customs employees
The seminar is organized by the Israeli Customs Directorate and financed by USAID. 25 Palestinians participate in the seminar
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