Record 92,492 vehicles were delivered during first half 2007
Industry & Trade
16.07.07
Record 92,492 vehicles were delivered during first half 2007
26% more than during the first half of 2007. 76,817 private cars were delivered, 25% more than during the corresponding period of 2006
Manufacturers Association: Third of Israeli textile companies to relocate factories abroad
Industry & Trade
16.07.07
Manufacturers Association: Third of Israeli textile companies to relocate factories abroad
Due to fluctuations in the US currency and the closing of the Gaza crossings Israeli textile companies considering to relocate factories abroad within the next two years
Customs agents: shutting down border crossing with Gaza affects us financially
Industry & Trade
09.07.07
Customs agents: shutting down border crossing with Gaza affects us financially
Israeli Customs Authority instructed customs agents not to transfer commercial goods to Gaza. Imports from overseas have been stored in bonded warehouses nearby Ashdod port
Due to halt of trade with Gaza, hundreds of tons of fruit destroyed
Industry & Trade
25.06.07
Due to halt of trade with Gaza, hundreds of tons of fruit destroyed
Israeli fruit growers destroyed over 120 tons of bananas and 40 tons of apricots earmarked for sale in the Gaza Strip. About 15% of all Israeli fruit is sold in Gaza
Citrus Marketing Board: exports up 23% in 2006
Industry & Trade
25.06.07
Citrus Marketing Board: exports up 23% in 2006
Climate problems in California last year allowed Israeli citrus exporters to extend their market share in Japan and for the first time penetrate the Chinese market
Brosh. the goal is to continue regular economic ti
Industry & Trade
25.06.07
Brosh: a trade blockade of Gaza would have negative effect on the Israeli economy
The goal of the association was to continue regular economic and business ties regardless of who controls Gaza. The value of all goods is estimated at about NIS 3 billion a year
Avi Paz Uncontested as Israel Diamond Exchange President for Second Term
Industry & Trade
25.06.07
Avi Paz Uncontested as Israel Diamond Exchange President for Second Term
Paz was elected for a second term this week at the bourse’s 58th Annual General Meeting, having been the sole candidate for this position
Lynn. not enough of a cut
Industry & Trade
18.06.07
Lynn welcome cuts in purchase tax
President of the Israeli Federation of Chambers of Commerce said that the decision was in the right direction which will give another boost to economic growth
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