Economics
Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability, sources say
The Syrian pound has lost more than 99% of its value since war erupted in 2011, with the exchange rate now at around 10,000 pounds to the US dollar, compared to 50 before the war.
KPMG acquires Israeli tech company Q.V. in million-NIS bid to strengthen competitive advantage
How much will Gaza occupation cost Israel? Expert weighs in
Apple to pledge $100 billion for US manufacturing, White House official says
Grapevine, July 11, 2025: When the writer becomes the story
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Anti-regime hackers infiltrate Iran's banking system
Tapandegan urged the public to withdraw their money from the regime's banks, stating that "the banking system no longer has any security" in a social media post claiming the cyber attack.
Israel’s cost of living crisis is reaching a breaking point - opinion
Abandoning the vulnerable and middle class, Israel’s cost crisis deepens.
Syria looks to rebuild as Damascus hosts major trade exhibitions
The Damascus fairs mark the country’s largest economic event in years, and a cautious appeal to international investors.
Beyond the safety net: Embracing personal responsibility - opinion
A free market cannot exist without an informed consumer. But in Israel, parts of the public are not even required to learn basic core subjects.
It's time to make Israel great for business again - opinion
Israel has already lost too many Israeli-born and immigrant entrepreneurs and their businesses to friendlier shores like Delaware and Texas.
Bank Hapoalim announces relief packages as Israel's economic uncertainty deepens
Bank Hapoalim introduced grants and benefits for reservists, students, displaced citizens, and mortgage holders as part of an economic relief initiative.
‘US no longer a reliable partner’: Canadian PM notes US relations to not be as 'close'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government would ensure that small businesses are not impacted by the change in trade relations.
Diplomat Group CEO: 'We are creating competition for local manufacturing giants'
Yaron Bloom, CEO of the Diplomat Group, participated in the Maariv and Walla 2025 Economic Conference, where he also addressed the "What's Good for Europe is Good for Israel" reform.
Daniel Kahneman, Israeli-American Nobel Prize winner, died last year by assisted suicide
"I have believed since I was a teenager that the miseries and indignities of the last years of life are superfluous," he wrote in an email.
Zim ends 2024 with $2.15 billion profit, beating analyst expectations
Zim’s strong financial performance was driven by rising freight rates and increased demand.
