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Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan lands in Israel October 22 2018

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan Lands in Israel for Official Visit

22.10.18|Lilach Baumer
Wang is co-heading a joint China-Israel innovation committee alongside Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu
בנימין נתניהו ו משה כחלון בהודעה פרופ' אמיר ירון הוא הנגיד הבא

How Netanyahu Surprised Israeli Press by Taking Questions from Israeli Press

10.10.18|Omri Milman
In recent years, media-savvy Netanyahu has shown a distinct liking to engaging with his potential voters directly on social media, without having to shoulder pestering questions from the local press
פרופ' אמיר ירון

Amir Yaron Selected as Next Governor of the Bank of Israel

09.10.18|Omri Milman
Yaron will replace Karnit Flug, who on Monday made her last decision as sitting governor, keeping the interest at 0.1%
ועידת MIND THE DATA 2017 סער וילף מייסד משותף Rootclaim

Saar Wilf’s Bid to Rid the World of Clunky Online Payments

20.08.18|Lilach Baumer and Orr Hirschauge
Tech entrepreneur, investor, and semi-pro poker player Saar Wilf wants to overhaul the global payment system and he's banking on a digital currency called Q
דונלד טראמפ חותם על חוק חדש שמגביר את יכולות הפיקוח על השקעות זרות במדינה

Israeli Industrialists, Government in Disagreement Over Impact of Global Trade War

16.08.18|Adrian Filut
The brewing U.S.-centred trade war has the potential to threaten a third of Israeli exports, according to a new report compiled by the Manufacturers Association of Israel
תל אביב איילון

Tel Aviv High-End Real Estate Deals in Free Fall

10.08.18|Nimrod Busso
With tightening local regulation and appreciating shekel, foreign investments have slowed down, while some Israelis are still priced out of the market
כנס פינטק 15.5.18 חדוה בר המפקחת על הבנקים

Regulator Hopes to Pave the Way for Newcomers in Israel’s Rigid Financial Services Market

07.08.18|Raheli Bindman
On Monday, Israel’s central bank and Ministry of Finance announced they are working to establish open banking standards in the country
תל אביב תיירות חוף ים

Citing Stable Economic Outlook, S&P Gives Israel Its Highest Credit Rating Ever

05.08.18|Omri Milman
On Friday, the credit rating agency upgraded Israel’s rating to AA- with a stable outlook. The higher rating will enable Israel to raise credit with more favorable terms
בנימין נתניהו ב אפריקה יוני 2017

Is Israel Dropping the Ball on Africa’s Economy?

27.07.18|Amir Sabhat
The story of the Israeli technology industry is an inspiration for hope and rebirth for many of the African nations, and Israel must therefore create a serious policy that will encourage relations with the countries of Africa
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נשיא סין שי ג'ינפינג בייג'ינג מרץ 2017

Soaring Israel-China Trade Leaves Netanyahu Exposed to U.S. Hawks

26.07.18|Asaf Shalev
New official data shows that Israeli exports to China reached $2.8 billion in the first half of 2018, a 73% increase compared to last year. The U.S. may eventually look at growing ties between the two countries as undermining White House efforts to curb Beijing’s influence
ירושלים הרי ירושלים כיפת הזהב מסגד אל אקצה

Moody's Upgrades Israel's Outlook to Positive

22.07.18|Omri Milman
The change was based on Israel’s favorable fiscal outcomes, strong institutional framework and on its “increasingly resilient economy”
צחי כהן משנה ל מנכ"ל ו אחראי על חטיבה עסקית בנק ה פועלים ועידת תיירות

More Credit Extended to Hotel Ventures in Israel, Says Local Banker

18.07.18|Anat Danieli
Private entrepreneurs and international hotel chains are taking more local credit in the last two years, says Bank Hapoalim’s Tzahi Cohen
דונלד טראמפ חותם על צו לבחינה מחדש של דוד פרנק

No Steel and Aluminum Tariff Exemptions for Israel Under Trump Administration

10.07.18|Adrian Filut and Lilach Baumer
Israeli officials met with the assistant United States trade representative for Europe and the Middle East, to discuss the subject earlier this week
מוסף שבועי 21.6.18 מחירוס למשתכנוס אלמוג אבגי  רון אוחיון

Small-Time Israeli Real Estate Investors See Golden Opportunity in Greek Market

10.07.18|Roni Dori
Real estate prices in Greece dropped by as much as 40% in the last decade due to a prolonged economic crisis in the country
אלי כהן שר הכלכלה והתעשייה זירת הבריאות

Intel Mulling $9 Billion Investment in Israel, Minister Says

03.07.18|Omri Milman and Asaf Shalev
Intel says in response that “there is no concrete investment being considered right now in Israel”
כנס אלי הורביץ יוג'ין קנדל

Eugene Kandel Turns Down Offer to Serve as Next Bank of Israel Governor

07.06.18|Omri Milman
Karnit Flug is not expected to continue on for second term as head of Israel’s central bank
תלמידים סינים חינוך כיתה סין אופיר דור

Governments Must Act Urgently to Drive Economic Inclusion, According to New OECD Report

31.05.18|CTech
The OECD forum opened Tuesday at the organization’s Paris headquarters
נ"מ סורי בשמי דמשק מתקפת חייל האוויר על יעדים ב סוריה

How the Israeli Economy Would Fare if Conflict with Iran Further Escalates

10.05.18|Adrian Filut and Amir Rosenbaum
Israel's economy is better prepared than it has ever been ahead of a possible military confrontation
כנס מדדים 2018 פרופ' אבי שמחון יו"ר המועצה הלאומית לכלכלה

Israeli Government Divided On Required Response to U.S. Tax Reform

16.04.18|Adrian Filut
In January, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed a team to look into the possible impact of the U.S. reform on Israel’s economy
פרופ אסף רזין

Globalization Drove Israel’s Economic Repositioning, Researcher Says

15.04.18|Uri Pasovsky
According to Assaf Razin, an influx of foreign investments was essential for the growth of the Israeli technology industry