Business and Economy
The product, modeled after U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan, outraged many consumers.
Germany’s central bank decides to prevent Iran from withdrawing 300 million euros ($350 million) after Western governments warn that Iran would use the funds for terrorism.
The upgrade is considered a very significant achievement for Israel’s economy, which S&P estimates will grow by 3.3 percent by 2021.
Global-ratings agency lauds improved economic and diplomatic ties with moderate Arab states, Israel’s solid fiscal performance and economic resilience • Finance minister: Economy presents the best macro data since the country’s inception.
Joseph Tsai, Taiwanese-Canadian billionaire co-founder of the Alibaba company, is in Israel for the first time on a 10-day visit.
The goal of the new services is to put Jerusalem on par with other major cities around the world, such as London, Paris and New York.
Although the F-35 remains vital in its importance, the IAF still needs to have hundreds of combat aircraft at its disposal, including older F-16 and F-15 jets.
Intel announced that two new Core processors developed in Israel—the Whiskey Lake for laptops and Amber Lake for 2-in-1 computers—will be released in October.
Other Lockheed programs in Israel include the first LEGO Junior League finals, including 200 third- and fourth-graders; a cyber summer camps for middle-school girls; and a national cyber competition for high-schoolers, in partnership with the Israel Defense Forces Cyber Command and the Rashi Foundation.
International acquisitions of Israeli companies affirm Israel’s moniker.
“Historic” agreement modernizes 1997 deal, scraps duties for thousands of products, including fresh produce and canned goods • Agreement aims to double bilateral trade • Israeli economy minister: Deal will add competition and reduce the cost of living.
Azerbaijan is a major customer for Israeli weapons, having purchased nearly $5 billion in arms, including radar systems and drones, which it uses in a protracted war with Armenia over control of territory.
