It's official - 2006 GDP grew by 5.1%
Industry & Trade
20.03.07
It's official - 2006 GDP grew by 5.1%
The figures published last week reveal that in spite of the rather long war in Lebanon, 2006 was one of the most successful years in Israel's economic history
Ashdod Port two days strike ended with a new government approved labor contract
Sea Transport
20.03.07
Ashdod Port two days strike ended with a new government approved labor contract
The workers agreed to relinquish their demands for control over outsourcing contracts, as well as their demand that the workers' committee handle all discipline problems
Strike at Ashdod Port
Sea Transport
12.03.07
Strike at Ashdod Port
The strike is a result of the Government Companies Authority refusal to approve an agreement which was signed by Ashdod port’s board of directors and the labor unions at the port
MAI: female participation in directorates is 25%
Industry & Trade
12.03.07
MAI: female participation in directorates is 25%
Today there are in Israel 5,700 female managers representing 5.1% of all employees in industry, compared with 29,000 male managers
Tax Authority: motor vehicle imports up by 69% during February 2007
Industry & Trade
12.03.07
Tax Authority: motor vehicle imports up by 69% during February 2007
Motor vehicle imports in February 2007 totaled US$200m. Imported cars were up 35% from 26,275 to 35,450
Despite recommendations European budget airlines will not fly to Israel
Air Transport
12.03.07
Despite recommendations European budget airlines will not fly to Israel
Smaller cheaper airlines will not have to pay the high charges the Israel Airports Authority asks of the main industry giants
Israeli trade delegation visits Hungary
Industry & Trade
12.03.07
Israeli trade delegation visits Hungary
30 Israeli businessmen representing 16 Israeli companies participate in the delegation headed by Mr. Yehezkel Daskal director general of the Federation of Israeli Chamber of Commerce
Fridenson ended its TASE IPO raising NIS 72 million
Supply Chain
12.03.07
Fridenson ended its TASE IPO raising NIS 72 million
Fridenson is a brand name in the local Israeli market and among the relevant business community world wide and is managed by brothers Rami and David Fridenson
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