As reported in Port2Port: Net rough diamond exports grew 62.1% to $3.1 billion in 2010, while polished diamond imports rose 68% to $4.2 billion and rough diamond imports grew 51% to $3.8 billion According to figures published last Tuesday by the Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor the Israeli diamond industry showed an impressive […]
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Jasper Opens Israel R&D Center
As reported in the Israeli Semiconductors portal: Jasper Design Automation, provider of advanced formal technology solutions, today announced the opening of its fourth international R&D Center in Haifa, Israel. Jasper also has R&D Centers in Belo Horizonte, Brazil; Goteborg, Sweden; and at its headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Jasper Israel is located in the Matam […]
The Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments The purpose of the Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments is to strengthen the industrial capability of the country. Below is a short summary of the main points of the new law. A. Qualification requirements To qualify for benefits under the law the company has to […]
As reported in Port2Port: The Government deficit in 2010 totaled NIS 30.2 billion, or 3.73% of gross domestic product, compared with the original budget plan of 5.5% The Finance Ministry reported last Thursday that the Government deficit in 2010 totaled NIS 30.2 billion, or 3.73% of gross domestic product (GDP), compared with the original budget […]
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology now offers semester and summer opportunities for engineering and science students, taught entirely in English. To view their Spring/Summer 2011/12 booklet, click here Courses are offered from a variety of engineering and science disciplines including: Aerospace Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Food and […]
As reported in Israel21c: Following a major earthquake in Taiwan in 2009, humanitarian aid workers from Israel brought along locally made WaterSheer products to ensure a steady stream of potable water for the survivors and to transport drinking water quickly to where it was needed most. “You need high quality water in every circumstance, and […]
As reported in Port2Port: The port noted that 12% increase was registered in the number of containers transhipped through the port -TEU 1,263,552 handled Haifa port, one of Israel’s main maritime gateway and main hub ports in the eastern Mediterranean, announced last week that the port handled TEU 1,263,552in 2010, a record breaking figure in […]
As reported in Port2port: According to CBS the CPI rose 0.4% in December followong a 3.9% CPI increase in each of the previous two years According to data released by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4% in December, bringing the 2010 inflation rate to 2.7% and following a 3.9% […]
The 4th International Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference & Exhibition taking place on February 22-24, 2011 in Eilat, Israel. This year’s event will present technological innovation, business opportunities, policies and implementations for renewable energy with a special focus on the programs for eliminating dependency on fossil fuels and promoting wider usage of alternative energy sources.
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Contech 2011
The Contech Exhibition and Conference is the only event that places – on a single landscape – the world of captivating content and the pioneering technologies used to deliver it. Contech 2010 Highlights More than 100 invited speakers 20 speakers from abroad 40 presentations from leading Israeli companies 500 m2 exhibition space Contech 2011 will […]
