Business & Economy

TAMID: Connecting Students With Israel's Business World

A new initiative connects Jewish students with Israel through long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with the Israeli business world.

Study: North American Olim Huge Boost to Israeli Economy

New study: North American immigrants contributed NIS 808 million to the Israeli economy within five years of making Aliyah.

Jerusalem Ascends International Art Map with Historic Auction

A historic art auction will take place in the nation's capital. On the block: a century-old painting worth over 1 million dollars.

Netanyahu Announces Building Reforms in Smaller Israel

Residents of 'smaller Israel' will enjoy faster approval of construction, less bureaucracy as a result of licensing reform.

PA Group Calls for Arab Boycott of Jerusalem Light Rail Firms

The Palestinian Authority is trying to recruit Arab nations to boycott the firms who are building the light rail system in Jerusalem.

‘Skip Florida Condos, Buy Homes in Israel,” US Jews Say

Investment advice from US Jews visiting Israel: Forget buying condos in Florida when you can buy homes in eastern Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

Brazil & Israel Strengthen Trade, Tourism, Law Enforcement Ties

A high-profile Israeli delegation to Brazil is concluding its visit with two new agreements and ratification of a region-wide free trade agreement.

Poll Shows Anti-Hareidi Bias in the Workplace

A study shows that employers in several “elite” fields are biased against hareidi-religious, Ethiopians, Arabs.

Nigerian Party Seeking Stronger Ties with Israel

Politicians from the small but active Nigerian Progressive Peoples Alliance are seeking to build stronger ties with Israel's political parties.

‘Start-up Israel’ Author: Anti-Zionist Boycott ‘Impossible’

Dan Senor, co-author of “Start-Up Nation” on Israel’s economic miracle, says it is “impossible” for an anti-Zionist boycott to succeed.

New York Mets Stand Up to Anti-Israel Pressure

In the face of far-left, Arab and Muslim opposition, the New York Mets decided to honor its commitment to the Hebron Fund.

Steinitz: Water Tax to Stay, For Now

Earlier media reports said the tax had been canceled but the Finance Minister's office said it was still in effect.

Knesset Law Keeps Consumer Purchases 'Kosher'

A new Knesset law dealing with the consumer's right to cancel phone transactions is now "kosher," thanks to the intervention of a Knesset member

IAI Flies High with New Business Jet

Israel Aerospace Industries launches a new business jet billed as the most spacious, fastest-flying jet in its category.

Charity Group Says Govt Can't Depend On Others

An Israeli charity organization says the government cannot leave the issue of helping the poor to the nonprofit sector alone.

MK: 'Cruel' Workplace to Blame for Poverty

MK Shelly Yechimovich says a “cruel” work culture is largely to blame for poverty in Israel.

Racing to Jerusalem: International Marathon in 2011

“We will bring an international marathon to Jerusalem in 2011," vowed Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat after participating in the New York race Sunday.

Businessman: Biggest Deal in Israel's History Shows 'Anyone Can'

Israeli businessman Ilan Ben Dov completed the largest purchase ever in Israel. Ben Dov bought control of 'Partner,' operator of 'Orange.'

Wall Coating Fights the Flu

Israeli firm has patented an anti-bacterial coating for walls to fight swine flu and other strains of the disease.

Israel Broadcasting Authority Salaries Enrage Many

A report on salaries in the publicly funded Israel Broadcasting Authority has shocked many. Clean government groups demand accountability.

Jewish Agency: More Aliyah - No Budget Cuts

Aliyah, immigration to Israel, is on the rise, and the government has refrained from slashing the absorption budget, says a Jewish Agency official.

Levchin: Israel has Great Minds, but Bad Marketing

Max Levchin, Chairman and CEO of Slide, talks about the new media and Israel's poor PR.

Anti-Terrorist ‘Beast of Burden’: Israel Unveils New Robot

Terrorists and other enemies face a new superpower: the robot. Israel unveiled a “beast of burden” to help soldiers and it expects lots of buyers.

Finance Ministry Pays Up, National Service Strike Averted

1,000 National Service girls in schools across the country will not strike, after Finance Ministry agrees to cough up the necessary funding.

Coming Soon: 26-Week Maternity Leave

Women in Israel will soon have the right to take 26 weeks of maternity leave without losing their jobs. Only first 14 weeks will be paid.

A Chic, Slick, Inner City Ride, Kids Included

A new Dutch-Israeli company called Taga has come up with a solution that environmentally conscious families will love.

Debate Over Foreign Workers and Their Children Rages On

National emotional debate over foreign workers continues: Farmers protest, Interior Minister’s decision to expel 1,200 children not yet accepted.

Olive Presses Polluting Streams, NGO Says

Tzalul, an environmental-action NGO, says faulty operation of olive presses causes severe damage to ecosystem.

Israeli Firm Unveils 'Sixth Sense' to Help Fight US Urban Terror

Terrorist beware: an Israeli firm has unveiled two new systems aimed at fighting terrorists and crime in urban centers in the U.S. and elsewhere.

Israel Defense Exhibition 2009

The third annual Israel Defense Exhibition is taking place this week, showcasing more than 60 Israeli and international products and technologies.

Made in Israel: ‘Soil Dipstick’ Forecasts Health of Planet Earth

Planet Earth has a “fever,” but Tel Aviv Univ. researchers’ “soil dipstick” may help check its temperature and help catch environmental polluters.

Israel Aerospace Business to Soar in 2010

Israeli aerospace firms will be busy in 2010 with a major business forum in January and an air show later in the year, the State's largest ever.

Israelis Come Up With 2 New Ways to Produce Electricity

Two new Israeli methods for the production of electricity: Car-travel on highways, and a micro-turbine home system.

New Shar'iah Charity Fund: Underwriting Radical Islam?

A new worldwide Islamic charity fund may be used to support other ventures. Exclusive INN interview with Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser.

Last-Minute Lulav and Etrog Shopping

INN TV visits a four species market in Bnei Brak shortly before Sukkot.

Bank Reform: Cash Becomes More User-Friendly

Cash-flow reform: Bank of Israel will no longer be responsible for our daily cash flow; commercial banks will take care of it themselves.

Israeli Researcher Closes in on Alzheimer's Vaccine

Israeli researchers are closing in on a vaccine to prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease.

FDA Approves 4 Swine Flu Vaccines

The FDA has approved four new vaccines against the pandemic swine flu. The first immunizations will begin next month, just in time for flu season.

US Pension Fund Divests from Africa Israel

The fund has inadvertently fulfilled a suggestion made by Haaretz's Amira Hass, who suggested that companies divest from Africa Israel.

Photo Essay: Black Gold Beneath the Cliffs of Tzuk Tamrur?

The Tzuk Tamrur cliffs that rim the road down to the Dead Sea may hide a new energy source. The mineral-rich region brims with potential.

Mongolia and Israel to Discuss Desert Tourism

What does Israel have in common with Mongolia? Deserts. The countries will develop joint tourism ventures to each other’s respective arid regions.

Kosher Chickens Can Fly: Israel to Export More Poultry to US

Israeli exports of kosher chickens expected to expand following recent approvals from the US Department of Agriculture.

Norway Boycotts Israeli Security Firm Elbit

Norway is pulling its investments from top Israeli firm Elbit over construction of the Judea and Samaria separation barrier.

Arabs Condemn Madonna for Raising Israeli Flag

Arabs and leftists reacted viscerally at the news that pop singer Madonna embraced the flag of Israel at the end of her Tel Aviv concert Wednesday.

New Technologies to Support Ground Troops

IsraelNN TV visits the IAI booth at the Latrun Conference to see the new technologies supporting ground troops in battle.

First Israel-PA Meeting Under Netanyahu

The first senior-level meeting between Israel and the Palestinian Authority since PM Netanyahu took office took place on Wednesday.

The Promised Land - 'New Economic Model for United States'

European Jews once believed US roads were ’paved with gold’ and Israel was for “refugees.” CBS MarketWatch says Israel now is a model for the US.

Businessmen Bust Yesha Building Freeze Myth

The so-called building freeze in Yesha affects homes and schools but not businesses. Barak has stopped “natural growth” but not business growth.

Lev Levayev: Investing in US Was a Disaster

America is not worth so much anymore. Lev Levayev blames investments in the US for the $400 million loss that caused financial panic in Israel.

Israeli Company Produces Biodegradable Bottle

Israeli company successfully produces biodegradable bottle based on corn polymer.

'Blue and White' Products Carry Economic Power

A new poll conducted by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor has revealed that Israeli consumers trust Israeli-made products.

Fill’er Up Before Monday Night: Diesel Fuel Cost to Soar

Another hike in taxes will cost drivers of diesel vehicles 50 agorot (13 cents) a liter. The cost of benzene also will rise.

Israel ‘Super Gas’ Field is World’s Largest in 18 Months

Israel’s Tamar gas field discovery gets bigger every day. It is estimated to be the world’s largest find in 18 months and is valued at $8 billion.

Egypt to Raise Gas Prices to Israel by 50%

The Israel Electric Company is expected to approve an upgrade of its business relationship with Egypt’s gas company – at the expense of Israel’s.

Israeli, Jordanian Scientists Squeezing Costs from Desalination

Israeli and Jordanian scientists are working on a new way to reduce the cost of purifying water from the sea.

Jews and Arabs Enjoy Cell Phone Firm's Special Ramadan Rates

When a cell communications provider offered its Muslim clients a special Ramadan rate, some Jewish clients decided to join the holiday fun too.

Israel Security: Illegal Migrant Workers a 'Platform for Terror'

A "Shabak" report summarizes the involvement of illegal PA migrants in terrorism. Regular human smuggling "lanes" are operated by Israeli Arabs.

Thousands of Survivors Seeking Government Benefits

Over 8,500 Holocaust survivors have contacted a government hotline in recent weeks regarding their social welfare rights and benefits.

Israeli Firm Reports Success for Swine Flu Vaccine

An Israeli biotech firm said it has successfully tested a swine flu vaccine – but only on rats. Its stock soared before trading was suspended.

Solar Power Takes Off at Ben Gurion Airport

Israel's bright summer sun will work harder for the Jewish State, thanks to two new projects implementing the harnessing of solar energy.