An Estate Tax in Israel?
Is an Estate Tax in Israel in the works? 30 years ago they tried, but it never took off. Will the new socio-political atmosphere make it possible?
Israeli Labor Strike Causes Closures, Delays
Israel’s main labor union, the Histadrut, declared a general strike on Wednesday impacting services across the country.
Israeli Pharmaceutical Sales Certified in Europe
The European Parliament has approved a pharmaceutical trade agreement with Israel after two years of attempts by the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign to block the partnership.
Israel on Campus Coalition Joins Up with Student Investment Group
The Israel on Campus Coalition announced a new partnership with the student-run TAMID Israel Investment Group, connecting American business students with business and investment opportunities in Israel.
Average Israeli Salary Rises in September
The average Israeli salary rose by 2.2% in September to NIS 8,935, according to a report by the Central Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.
Iran Currency Plummets
Iran’s currency fell a whopping 16 percent on Monday to a record low of 34,500 rials to the dollar, plummeting from 29,500 rials on Sunday.
Israeli Food Exports Gain Popularity as Economic Ties Expand in East Asia
East Asia-Japan, China, Vietnam- is a very promising new market for Israeli food products
Hundreds Attend Trailblazing ‘Anglo-Israeli Empowerment Conference’ in Jerusalem
Over three dozen exhibitors showcased their business and/or services.
Shekel Up Against Dollar Post-Rosh Hashanah
The shekel strengthened against the dollar and euro in trading after the Rosh Hashana holiday. Tel Aviv’s foreign currency exchange market was closed Monday and Tuesday for the Jewish New Year.
Is It A Car? Is It A Network? No — It’s Both
If Israeli electric car company, Better Place, only gave the world an electric car that could switch an empty battery for a full one in five minutes that would have been enough! But Better Place is also the key to making renewable energy production practical all over the world. Dai aynu!
Israeli Company Walks Away from Egyptian Gas Holdings, Owner Sells Yacht
Ampal-American Israel Corp decided to write off its entire 12.5 per cent investment in East Mediterranean Gas, the company that sold Egyptian natural gas to Israel before Egypt called off the exports. Ampal is controlled by Israeli tycoon Yossi Maiman, who put his yacht up for sale this week, as a belt tightening measure.
Holy Land of Opportunity: North American Jews Finding Jobs in Israel
Jews across America, in the privacy of their own computer screens, are scanning the internet for job opportunities which will enable them to make the leap toward life in Israel.
Israel-China Company Produces First Car, Qoros GQ3
An industrial partnership between Chinese auto manufacturer Chery and the Israel Corporation – Qoros Auto Company – has manufactured its first automobile for market, the upscale compact sedan Qoros GQ3.
TASE May Add Hour to Trading Day
In a news conference on Sunday, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange announced that it may extend Israel’s trading day by an hour in order to attract more European investors and boost the amount of trading.
Venture Capital Pioneer Dr. Erel Margalit and Other VIPs to Present at “Anglo-Israeli Empowerment...
Dr. Margalit founded the famed “Jerusalem Venture Partners” firm, which has raised over $1.1 billion in investment capital and spearheaded some of the most successful business ventures in Israel, the United States and Europe.
Australian Gas Giant Buys 30% of Israel’s Leviathan
The operator of Australia’s Pluto liquefied natural gas project, Woodside Petroleum, will buy a 30 percent share in Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field for $2.5 billion, becoming a strategic partner in the drilling.
Israel: World’s Safest Place to Invest
Israel is the most likely country in the developed world to provide riskless returns on investments, according to a report in Bloomberg Businessweek.
Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce Endorses Minister Ze’ev Elkin for Yerushalayim Mayor
Religiously observant, Minister Elkin made a major kiddush Hashem when he walked a great distance one Shabbos to receive urgent medical care.
Israeli Startup Helps Kids Manage Hanukkah Gelt
Just in time for Hanukkah, an Israeli startup is helping kids to handle their gelt responsibly.
OECD Raises Israel Economic Growth Estimate
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) raised its 2012 economic growth estimate for Israel to 3.2 percent, up from its November estimate of 2.9 percent.
Rami Levy starting cellular service today
Rami Levy enters the cellular market, undercutting the competitors as he always does.
Israel GDP Expected to Grow More than US’s in Next 50 Years
Israel’s gross domestic product is expected to grow at a much higher annual rate than the United States for the next 48 years, according to a report by the OECD.
Abeles and Heymann Merges with Israeli Company Yehiam
US Glatt kosher deli manufacturer Abeles and Heyman merged with Israeli company Yehiam to help both expand their reach in the US market.
Bank of Israel: 15,000 Stolen Credit Cards Will Be Protected
The Bank of Israel assured the 15,000 Israelis whose credit card numbers were posted online by a group of Saudi hackers they they will not have to pay for fraudulent charges on their cards.
2018 J-Biz Spurs Powerful Networking; Atracts Leaders in Business, Government and Major Media
Judging by the plethora of Israeli entrepreneurs at J-biz, the event made a particular mark on the Israeli economy and US-Israel relations this year.
Israel Corp, Tamar Oil Partners Sign $4 Billion Gas Contract
Israel Corp. and the Tamar partners signed a $4 billion contract on Sunday, agreeing that Noble Energy, Delek Group, Isramco and Alon Natural Gas Exploration would provide for Israel Corp’s gas needs.
Star-Studded Speakers List Unveiled for Upcoming Anglo-Israeli Business Conference in Yerushalayim
Attendees at the conference will have the opportunity to personally network with the presenters and follow up on a one-on-one basis.
Apple’s First R&D Center Outside of US in Israel
Computer and software giant Apple has begun searching for office space for its first technology development center outside of Cupertino, California - in Israel.