BOL: economic slowdown following a U.S. recession could lower GDP growth in Israel
Industry & Trade
19.11.07
BOL: economic slowdown following a U.S. recession could lower GDP growth in Israel
The relatively sharp decline in economic growth is expected, according to economists, due to the credit crisis and rising oil prices
Labor dispute declared at the port of Haifa
Sea Transport
19.11.07
Labor dispute declared at the port of Haifa
In a statement issued by the port authorities it was noted that if an agreement cannot be reached, a strike will be staged at the port from November 29th
MAI: investment in machinery and equipment to slow by 15%-20% this year
Industry & Trade
19.11.07
MAI: investment in machinery and equipment to slow by 15%-20% this year
The MAI called upon the government to reconsider its policy and reinstall the accelerated depreciation regulations in 2008
Heavy tourist demand for flights to the USA
Air Transport
19.11.07
Heavy tourist demand for flights to the USA
The main explanation for the increase in demand is the recovery of US tourism to Israel
BOL: Foreigners continue to invest in Israel
Industry & Trade
19.11.07
BOL: Foreigners continue to invest in Israel
Foreign direct investment in October totaled $1.87 billion, and has totaled $8.1 billion since January 2007
Israel ranked 33 out of 150 countries in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Industry & Trade
12.11.07
Israel ranked 33 out of 150 countries in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index
The top five countries are Singapore, the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden. Despite Israel's fairly high global ranking, it is ranked at the bottom of industrialized countries
New air traffic agreement signed between Israel & Slovakia
Air Transport
12.11.07
New air traffic agreement signed between Israel & Slovakia
It is understood that following the signature Air Slovakia will be joined by low-cost airline SkyEurope
October 2007: Car imports up 31%
Industry & Trade
12.11.07
October 2007: Car imports up 31%
The value of imported cars was up by 40% to $1.93 billion, due to additional accessories and fittings. During January-October 2007, Car imports totaled 158,437
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