Israel, Vietnam, boost cooperation in agriculture
21.03.11
Israel, Vietnam, boost cooperation in agriculture
A seminar was held in Hanoi was co-organized by the Israeli Export Institute and the Israeli Embassy in Vietnam, aimed to share experiences in agricultural production
February's PMI indicates economic contraction
21.03.11
February's PMI indicates economic contraction
The index fell below the 50% dividing line between economic expansion and contraction for the first time in six months
Israeli Navy Intercepts Missile on-board container vessel
21.03.11
Israeli Navy Intercepts Missile on-board container vessel
The container vessel ‘Victoria’ has been chartered by CMA-CGM and operated by Peter Doehle Schiffahrts KG of Hamburg
Israel Tax Authority: car import down 5.9% in February
14.03.11
Israel Tax Authority: car import down 5.9% in February
During February 2011 15,688 new private cars were imported. February 2011 was the first month, after a long period of time, in which a drop in import was registered
BoI: Israel tourism sector needs 6,000-9,000 new hotel rooms by 2015
14.03.11
BoI: Israel tourism sector needs 6,000-9,000 new hotel rooms by 2015
According to the research the local hotel industry contributed to economic growth and to employment in the country's periphery. Value-added tourism services were estimated (in 2007) at some NIS 12 billion
Israel (Izzy) Borovich and Haim Romano
14.03.11
Israel (Izzy) Borovich resigned from El Al board
Borovich resigned after an ISA report on millions in unlawful bonuses paid to former CEO Haim Romano. Romano received US$4.7 more in bonuses than he should have
Israel, Massachusetts sign R&D agreement
14.03.11
Israel, Massachusetts sign R&D agreement
The agreement will give Israeli companies an opportunity to enter the American market through technological and strategic cooperation with leading Massachusetts companies
Consumer Confidence Index fell in February
14.03.11
Consumer Confidence Index fell in February
It is a clear indication that Israeli consumers see major importance to the unfolding events in the Middle East and North Africa with rising fuel and food prices