Israel's food exports increased by 20% during the first half of this year, totaling more than $435 million. Food exports are reaching 100 countries

The cabinet voted recently to cancel the visa requirement for tourists arriving in Israel from Russia. The Tourism Ministry aims to bring 300,000 Russian tourists a year

Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute chairman David Arzi predicted a further 10% rise in 2008 to US$77 billion

Forty tons of plums and nectarines scheduled for export to Russia were held up in Israel, as long as the farmers involved have not paid their fees & levies to the Plant Board

The new agreement enables two national flag carriers from each country to fly along the route. CAL will operate a weekly flight to and from Moscow

The request was backed by increasing demand for cargo services to Russia which the company cannot satisfy since it had no flying rights to Russia

Israeli exports of homeland security and safety equipment will grow 20% this year to $1.2 billion. 30 new companies entered this field over the past year

India's largest bank, State Bank of India (SBI), inaugurated its first Israeli branch last Thursday