
01.05.06
Transclal Trade inaugurated an Israeli desk in HK
Transclal Trade Ltd., one of Israel's leading customs brokers and international freight forwarders, has set up an Israeli desk in Hong Kong

01.05.06
Israeli ports reform – still much to be done
At a conference marking the reforms' first anniversary held last week, the outgoing Israel Ports CEO Amos Ron said that without a reform in port users fees, the port reforms remain incomplete

24.04.06
David Artzi: The Export Institute’s high-tech delegation had a successful visit in Italy
Estimates that expected telecommunications and information security transactions could reach a volume of $20 million

24.04.06
The Economist: Israeli economy is more accessible and open
Israel is ranked by “The Economist” at 23 on its list of business-friendly economies with a relatively high score of 7.8 points out of a possible 10

24.04.06
BNP Paribas Bank granted license to open Israeli branch
Bank of Israel Governor Professor Stanley Fischer granted last week the French BNP Paribas Bank a license to open a branch in Israel

24.04.06
Manufacturers Association: kosher for Pessah wine exports fell 9%
Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) reported last week that kosher for Pessah wine exports, between December 2005 and March 2006, fell 9% to $7 million compared to last year

24.04.06
Bank of Israel: sharp rise in foreign investment in March.
The monetary department at the Bank of Israel reported last week that Direct and indirect foreign investment rose sharply in March to $1.19 billion, 4.8 times more than in February

24.04.06
Prime Minister Olmert signed new import order
Ehud Olmert, Prime Minister elect and Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor signed last week a new import order, easing many restrictions on local importers
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