Economy
'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding
Eisenkot's campaign video claimed that the alternative system would generate "an economy like North Korea and Iran," and result in "the end of high-tech, the end of healthcare, the end of security."
Israel’s ballot box or Pandora’s box? - opinion
Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady a week before election
Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in historic independence referendum
AI layoffs mount across Israeli tech companies amid software sector bloodbath
The development of AI in recent years has led to situations where human work is replaced by AI, or AI can do the same job faster or at a lower cost
Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
Warken will be the first woman to hold her new post, an important position that serves as a node between the chancellery, ministries and lawmakers.
Lack of experience, mistakes cost private home builders billions in unnecessary expenses
Around 20% of Israelis building private homes are estimated to lose billions of shekels due to costly mistakes, as a new podcast seeks to provide guidance throughout the construction process.
Bitcoin tops $66K on regulatory optimism and ETF inflows
Bitcoin climbs to a one-month high as investors weigh progress on US crypto regulation, renewed ETF inflows and the outlook for interest rates.
Israeli exports hit all-time high of $169B despite boycotts
Official Economy Ministry figures show Israeli exports reached a record $169 billion over the past year, surpassing both forecasts and the previous record set in 2022.
ASEAN's top diplomats meet, to issue statement amid 'grave concern' over US-Iran conflict
ASEAN will gather against the backdrop of instability beyond the region since the US and Iran resumed open conflict, raising concerns about energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and inflation.
The US is winning the war of attrition against Iran - opinion
Fluctuations in the price of oil between periods of negotiation have also declined, and bouts of violence have leveled. The routinization of war is working in favor of the Trump administration.
Israel's economy holds steady as tech sector drives growth through 2026
Despite security challenges and revised growth forecasts, Israel’s economy continues to show resilience, supported by a strong technology sector, foreign investment, and market stability.
US import reform approved in Knesset
The Knesset has approved a landmark bill aimed at easing the entry of US-standard goods into the country without requiring additional local certification.
Lebanon, Syria launch talks to reset trade ties, review Assad-era deals
The two countries have been undertaking a reset in ties since the end of nearly half a century of Assad family rule that saw Syrian troops stationed in Lebanon for almost 30 years.
