Business

AI-driven search surges: Consumers shift to buying in chat

A new Salesforce report reveals that e-commerce traffic referred by AI users quadrupled.

A woman using a laptop to shop online
Detail view of US Vice President JD Vance motorcade is seen at the Serena Hotel shortly after his arrival on April 11, 2026 at Islamabad, Pakistan; Illustrative.

Pakistan aims to double US trade to $20 billion in five years

Lost $99 million in a quarter, but on track for a massive Hong Kong IPO. Shein

Shein lost $99 million. Its recovery plan will cost you dearly

Bangkok, Thailand.

After Chabad House inspection, Thailand expands Phuket tourism business checks


Optica Halperin reopens the branch damaged in the war and 3 others alongside it

The chain launches an expansion wave with four locations simultaneously: New branches in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Rishon Lezion, alongside the return to activity of the branch in Rehovot.

Optica Halperin

Company invests in hub to make New Jersey 'new Silicon Valley' for foreign start ups

SOSA and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority launched NJ BASE, a new innovation center aimed at bringing global technology companies into the state and accelerating foreign investment.

NJEDA and SOSA inagurated New Jersey's latest innovation center.

After years in Dizengoff Center: The legendary branch changes direction

The veteran branch of the Hamashbir chain will become a large-scale outlet store as part of the chain's adaptation to changes in the retail market.

Hamashbir branch in Dizengoff Center

Dror Bin to step down as CEO of Israel Innovation Authority after five-year term

Bin has led the IIA since 2021, during a period marked by global economic turbulence, the COVID‑19 pandemic, and the economic impact of the Israel-Hamas War. 

Israel Innovation CEO Dror Bin.

New drone‑mounted robot transforms high‑voltage maintenance in Israel

Replacing helicopters with robotics, the IEC’s new drone system promises safer crews, lower costs, and a smarter national grid.

 Airborne robotic system for installing and removing warning balls

Elon Musk vows to appeal after losing bid to hold OpenAI liable for straying from founding mission

The verdict simplifies the path for OpenAI to proceed with a possible initial public offering that could value the business at $1 trillion.

Elon Musk

Israeli company wins space agency contract for next-generation satellite imaging

Semi-Conductor Devices' detectors will be integrated into upcoming satellite launches, such as high-definition imaging systems, enabling advanced Earth observation missions.

TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, is shown in this conceptual illustration obtained by Reuters on March 28, 2018.

$264 Million in GGR: How Gurhan Kiziloz built Nexus International from Brazil to global markets

“From an undiscovered base, Kiziloz built a profitable global gaming operation.”

Tower jumps on $1.3b silicon photonics contracts

The Israeli chipmaker reported first quarter revenue of $414 million, up 15% from the corresponding quarter of 2025

In January, Israel’s Ministry of Defense signed a multi-year contract with Semiconductor Devices valued at approximately $115 million (NIS 380 million).

Business debt consolidation loans: Features and benefits

“Consolidation can create a healthier financial foundation.”