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Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce Newsletter - November 2008

 

Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce Newsletter - November 2008 Welcome to the November 2008 issue of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce Newsletter. We are pleased to keep you informed, advised, and up to date about developments in Israel's fast-paced business community. We hope you find the information interesting and useful!

 

News > Highlights
Focus on … Air Travel...2008 During September 2008, 1.07 million passengers passed through Ben Gurion International Airport, 9.3% more than in the corresponding month last year. There was a 16% rise in traffic on internal flights at the airport to 35,115 from 30,273 in September 2007. Israel carriers flew about 400,000 passengers during September representing about 38.9% of all travelers, a rise of 4.2% compared with last year.
Focus on … Industry...Teva Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA; TASE: TEVA) has become the tenth largest company traded on Nasdaq in terms of market cap. Teva has climbed seven places since the start of 2008 with a current market cap of $32.47 billion.
Focus on … Consumerism A new study reveals Israeli public spends just under two hours in each visit to shopping center, buying products for NIS 1,000 in average each month. Sixty-two percent of Israelis visit shopping malls at least once a month, according to a study conducted by the Industry, Trade and Labor's planning, research and economy administration on consumption patterns at Israeli malls in 2007.
Focus on … Collaborations I The government of China's Jiangxi Province has signed a $200 million R&D collaboration agreement with Israel. This is the first agreement of its kind between a Chinese provincial government and Israel, and raises hopes for similar agreements with other provinces.
Focus on … Collaborations II More than 30 companies, public entities, and chambers of commerce from across Ohio joined forces with Israel’s BioJerusalem Oct. 16. They signed a global partnership agreement at the Beachwood Business Development Center to increase economic development and cooperation in the bioscience industry.

 

News > Israel economy
The Prime Minister’s Conference for Export and International Cooperation 2008 The Prime Minister’s Conference for Export and International Cooperation to be held in Jerusalem on November 12th, 2008 (Satellites Conferences/Activities on November 11 & 13) will be Israel’s National Conference to mark 60 years of Independence and Economic Achievements.

 

Services > Israeli Business Offers/ Demands
Business Opportunities from Israel - November 2008 Israeli companies looking for agents/distributors for their products, offering Import of commodities, and other Business Opportunities from the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce.

 

Trade & Business Guide > Exhibitions and Events
Exhibitions in Israel 2008-2009 Take special notice of the upcoming international, professional exhibitions in Israel, serving as a meeting place for the industries, producers, importers, purchasers from all over the world.