Israel: Resources

News Sites

Israel: Globes

Globes Online is the English version of Israeli business daily “Globes”. The online paper contains extensive business and economic news and features on Israel and the Middle East. In-depth stock market coverage and a technology guide are provided and the Quickfind feature is helpful for those interested in news on a sector or specific topic. Site is also available in Hebrew.

Israel: The Jerusalem Post Internet Edition - Business Section

Business headlines, stock market reports, real estate reports, and company news from the Israeli news source. Business news is updated regularly.

Other Resources

Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS)

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS)  is a government body that provides statistical information to government ministries, academic research institutions, and the general public. Disseminated information includes economic and demographic data, price indices, labor figures and more. Monthly bulletins in Excel and PDF format are also available online. Available in Hebrew and English.

Israel Association of Electronics & Software Industries

IAESI provides charts and tables on different economic aspects like imports, exports or students studying high tech industries. Also, on this website is information and documents on the World Economic Forum. Site available in Hebrew and English.

Israel: Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce

The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce publishes macroeconomic reports on Israel's economy, forecasts, a company directory and other useful information on how to begin trading with Israel. Site is in Hebrew with limited content available in English.

Ministry of Finance

Information on all departments of the ministry, general and economic information, archives, and current news are provided. Links to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Israel Defense Forces are available. Site available in English and Hebrew.

Ministry of Industry, Trade &Labor

The official Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor site is designed to help internal and foreign companies in their efforts to start doing business in Israel. It provides business statistics, a detailed industry sector analysis, as well as information on taxes and laws. Site is available in Arabic, Hebrew and English.

Vale Columbia School on Sustainable International Investment: Emerging Market Global Players

The Emerging Market Global Players (EMGP) Project, a collaborative effort led by the Columbia Program on Sustainable International Investment, ranks multinational enterprises (MNEs) in emerging markets according to the level of foreign assets held. Reports are available in PDF format, some in a country-specific language.