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Given Imaging says PillCam Colon approved in Japan

As reported in Bloomberg: Given Imaging, the Israeli company with a very strong presence in Australia has been approved in the Japanese market. Given Imaging Ltd. said Monday that regulators in Japan have approved its PillCam pill-sized diagnostic camera for use in diagnosing diseases of the colon. The Israeli company said the PillCam Colon is […]

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Fuel Choices Summit

On Nov 12-13, 2013, world leaders in the field of energy security and policy will gather in Israel for the first annual Alternative Fuels Summit, hosted by the Prime Minister of Israel and in cooperation with Keren Hayesod – United Israel Appeal and Bloomberg. This two-day event will begin with a gala and award ceremony, […]

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Hoodia gum maker defends satiety effect

The maker of a newly launched appetite suppressant gum claims to be the first to have self-affirmed GRAS status for hoodia in the US and hopes to overcome the negative image of the plant as a weight management ingredient. Desert Labs launched ‘Snack Less’ gum in October last year containing hoodia, a genus of 13 species […]

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Frenkel approved as Bank of Israel Governor

As reported in the Jerusalem Post: A committee headed by former Supreme Court justice Jacob Turkel approved Jacob Frenkel to be the next Bank of Israel governor on Wednesday, paving the way for President Shimon Peres and the cabinet to finalize his appointment. The committee did not take into account a salary scandal, in which […]

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Delek, Noble Energy sign Cypriot LNG plant MOU

As reported in Globes: The Tamar and Leviathan partners signed a MOU with the Cypriot government to build an LNG plant on the island’s southern coast. Delek Group Ltd. (TASE: DLEKG), controlled by Yitzhak Tshuva and Noble Energy Inc. (NYSE: NBL) have signed a memorandum of understand with the Cypriot government to build a liquefied […]

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Woodside Reviewing Israel Plan – report

As reported in Globes.co.il: The Australian energy company is reportedly considering joining the consortium for building an LNG plant in Cyprus instead of in Israel. “The West Australian” reports that Woodside Petroleum Ltd. (ASX: WPL) is considering joining a liquefied natural gas (LNG) consortium in Cyprus, instead of in Israel. Woodside, which had planned to […]

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The Minister of Finance meets with the President and CEO of Siemens

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Israel @ IBC2013

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Tiny Country Bursting with Life

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The Minister of Finance and the Chairman and CEO of Cisco Meet in Jerusalem

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