Israel
The Emerging Market Global Players (EMGP) project, a collaborative effort led by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, ranks multinational enterprises in emerging markets according to the level of foreign assets held. The project also works to strengthen international investment by providing educational services, policy analysis, as well as tools and resources through extensive research. Reports are listed by country and can be downloaded in PDF.
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.
The Israel Association of Electronics & Software Industries (IAESI) provides Israel's technology industry with analysis and company lists as well as detailed sections regarding its work with military systems, software, and equipment in the telecommunications, industrial, medical, and industrial sectors. It also contains information from the World Economic Forum.
The Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute promotes Israeli exports along with trade relations, cooperation, and strategic alliances with overseas companies. It also provides information on different sectors within the Israeli economy as well as relevant events and general information on the Israeli economy.
The main government web-portal of Israel provides information and news on the different ministries and authorities within the Israeli government. There are guides on subjects such as making Aliyah, studying in Israel, and being a migrant worker. There are also links to resources relevant to Israel and its government.
Israel's Ministry of Finance's main responsibility is planning and implementing the government's overall economic policy. The site provides information on all departments of the ministry, general and economic information, archives, and current news. Links to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Israel Defense Forces are also available.
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) is charged with the oversight and regulation of the securities and capital markets sectors of the Israeli financial services industry. The site contains information sorted by sub-sectors (such as for mutual funds only) and international and domestic regulatory information.
The Bank of Israel represents Israel in international financial institutions. Among its many other responsibilities are regulating and directing monetary policy, foreign currency activity, foreign exchange control, banking supervision, issuing of coins and banknotes, and serving as an economic advisor to the government.
The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) is a government body that provides statistical information to government ministries, academic research institutions, and the general public. Examples of offered disseminated information include economic and demographic data, price indices, and labor figures. Monthly bulletins in Excel and PDF are also available.
Globes is an Israeli daily financial newspaper. 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 along with sections dedicated to those interested in news on a specific sector or topic.
The Ministry of Communications is responsible for regulating telecommunications in Israel. Examples of the ministry's duties include formulating regulatory policies, supervising providers and ensuring their compliance with legislation, supervising the postal authority, setting tariffs, and managing the electromagnetic spectrum.
The official Ministry of Economy site for Israel is designed to encourage economic growth by offering tools to aid internal and foreign investors in doing business within Israel. The site provides business statistics, a detailed industry sector analysis as well as information on taxes and laws.
The Ministry of Health bears national responsibility for ensuring the health of the population of Israel. The Ministry determines the policy on matters of health and medical services, and is in charge of planning, supervision and control, licensing and coordination of the health system’s services.
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) provides market data and investing information for those interested in the Israeli markets, as well as sections for the local investment community and securities sector. Also included is a section for news and events relevant to Israel and the markets.
The Jerusalem Post offers business headlines, stock market reports, real estate reports, and company news from the Israeli news source. Business news is updated regularly.
The Israeli Space Agency (ISA) is a part of Israel's Ministry of Science and Technology. The ISA promotes both academic research and research institutes to support the development of innovative space technologies as well as to create the next reserve of scientists in space research and education.