Trade and Economic Affairs

Trade and Economic Affairs

  •   Israel Trade Office in Singapore
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  • Israel's Competitive Edge
     
       
    ​"The Israeli economy is strong and dynamic and notes favorably the coherent macroeconomic policy implemented by the Israeli government." - Moody's
     
     
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    Economic Overview

    Israel’s large concentration of talented and innovative people makes it an ideal place for investment. Characterized by groundbreaking entrepreneurship, Israel yields pioneering technologies, profitable business opportunities and high investment returns.
     
    Israel: A Resilient Global Economy
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    Though it’s a small country with limited resources, Israel stands out as one of the world’s most competitive economies. In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked Israel as the 22nd (out of 142) most competitive economy in its 2011-2012 Global Competitive Index.[1]

    [1] http://reports.weforum.org/global-competitiveness-2011-2012/
     
    Israel’s Competitive Edge
    ISRAEL’S COMPETITIVE EDGE 1st in R&D investments Israel invests 4.5% of its GDP in R&D, which is the highest ratio of any country in the world (IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008). Globally open economy The business climate in Israel is rated 4th most positive towards globalization, making it a preferred choice of leading global players. After the United States, Israel has the largest number of companies listed on the NASDAQ of any country

     


    Israel’s Competitive Edge – 1st in R&D Investments
    Israel invests 4.5% of its GDP in R&D, which is the highest ratio of any country in the world, according to the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008. The business climate in Israel is efficient and highly geared towards globalization, making it a preferred choice of leading global players. After the United States, Israel has the largest number of companies listed on the NASDAQ index compared to any other country in the world.
     
    The Commercial Department of the Embassy of Israel focuses on a wide range of activities and services aimed at the promotion of trade and joint ventures between Israel and Singapore.
     
    Its main activities include:  
    • Assisting the business community in Singapore through the offering of contacts and relevant information about Israel. The Department is fully computerized and has direct access to the Israel Export Institute and other business directories.
    • Assisting the Israeli business community by providing business information and contacts through an extensive database of businesses in Singapore from various sectors of the economy.
    • Encouraging business people from Singapore to attend delegations, trade fairs, exhibitions and other events taking place in Israel through direct mailing, press releases and personal contacts.
    • Promoting Israeli business and trade by contacting and meeting businesspeople and business organizations from Singapore and informing them of commercial opportunities in Israel.
    Department Personnel:
    Mr. Shai Zarivatch, Commercial Attaché'
    Mr. Leon Oei, Trade Officer

     

    Phone +65 68349220
    Email: singapore@israeltrade.gov.il