As from Aug. 11, 2011 Taiwanese tourists can stay in Israel for a period of up to 90 days visa-free. The agreement makes Israel the 114th country to grant visa-free privileges to Taiwanese citizens

The first ever Israeli government-OECD conference was held in Jerusalem, with participants discussing how Israel can reduce bureaucracy and improve service and regulation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Mr. Avigdor Lieberman met last week his Albanian counterpart. The meeting was focused on increasing cooperation between the two countries in all areas of mutual interest

The Israeli Cabinet unanimously decided to expand the economic sanctions against Iran. These steps include a series of administrative and regulatory measures that will place Israel at the international forefront regarding the imposition of sanctions on Ir

El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. confirmed reports that it is in talks to acquire Israir Airlines and Tourism Ltd. a charter airline valued at $38 million at the end of 2010

Zim Integrated Shipping Services has added a call at the Russian port of Vostochniy to its westbound leg of its ZCS service. Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company is the largest container terminal in the Russian Far East

Top executives from ABN AMRO explored the possibility of opening a branch office. ABN AMRO accounts for approximately 25% of the global diamond industry's financing

According to Ministry of Finance director general Haim Shani this translates to roughly 3.5% of the national overall gross domestic product, an amount equivalent to the Health Ministry’s entire budget