Israel, Philippines Sign Agreement for Attracting Foreign Investment
Economy and industry ministries in both countries also agree in principal to establish a joint economic committee to help strengthen economic and commercial ties between them
Ora Coren
Netanyahu's $15 Billion Reason for Threatening Iran
Iran's blockage of the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait would, as the premier knows, cost Israel dearly, mainly in terms of trade with the East. Meanwhile, tensions around the waterway could spike maritime insurance costs
Greece's Energean Reportedly in Talks to Develop Gaza’s Natural Gas Fields
Sources say bringing Gaza Marine into production would benefit Israel, too
Analysis Trump’s Trade War: Is There a Silver Lining for Israel?
While U.S., China and Europe duke it out, Israeli exporters could pick up customers
Amid Doubts Over Reliability, Israel Suspends Use of Traffic Cameras
Prosecutor orders freeze while devices are tested following years of suspicions and a class action suit
Israeli Government Unanimously Approves Controversial Reform to Electricity Industry
Netanyahu, other members of the government deplore the power wielded by the unions
Israeli Natural Gas Program Fails to Meet Quota
Decade after program launched, only 10% of designated factories and institutions use gas
Government to Vote on Controversial Electricity Reform Sunday
The plan would loosen the grip the Israel Electric Corporation has over power generation –a goal that has eluded governments for more than two decades
Israel's 5% Claim on Gas in Cypriot Field Causes Dispute With Nicosia
If Israel and Cyprus don’t reach an understanding within a few months, they will hire an international expert to propose a solution based on the two reservoirs’ estimated reserves
Thai Company in Talks to Buy Israeli Fabric Firm Avgol for $470 Million
The news sent shares of Avgol up 6.5% to 3.85 shekels on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Israel and Palestinian Authority Reach Accord on Electricity Debt and Sales
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon hails deal as 'historic', but the Palestinian Authority has failed to honor debt agreements in the past and the test of this one will be its implementation
U.S. Tax Reform May Cause Israel to Drop Key Investment Law
National Economic Council proposes controversial measure amid concern over an exodus of American and Israeli companies
As the World Adopts Electric Vehicles, Israel Finds Itself in the Slow Lane
Experts blame the government and say the country lags behind in both regulations and infrastructure
Elbit to Buy Uzi Maker IMI in Major Israeli Defense Merger
Elbit, which is expected to have to offload companies to address antitrust concerns, will pay $520 million for state-owned IMI
Israeli Ministers Approve Major Reform of Antitrust Law
While easing other rules, legislation would widen definition of a monopoly to include companies that dominate their market even if they have less than a 50% share in that market
Intel to Expand Israel Presence With Billions of Additional Investments, Finance Minister Claims
Finance minister provides few details of planned investment in Israel, but sources estimate it will be $4 billion
IPOs Slated for Five Israeli Government-owned Companies
The sale of shares in Israel Aerospace Industries, the Mekorot national water company, Israel Post, Haifa Port and Ashdod Port, could generate billions of shekels in revenue for the government
Israel Is Approaching a Severe Water Crisis
Despite recent rains, Israel is headed for long-term shortage, Water Authority warns
Netanyahu Opposes Dropping Anti-strike Suit, Risking Talks on Power Reform
Reform talks should continue but shouldn’t be tied to progress on reaching a reform plan for the electricity sector, says Netanyahu
Government Panel Wants to Set Minimum Price for Dead Sea Rights
Draft proposal says state-owned enterprise should take license in lieu of minimum