The following article summarizes key events and developments over the last year in the Ministry of Finance and the Israeli economy. The Israeli economy continued to withstand the global economic crisis in 2011, which turned out to be an important year for the Israeli economy also due to key socio-economic issues receiving more attention. […]
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As reported in Israel 21C: An Israeli company has spent a decade perfecting a drug delivery system that takes the needle out of your arm, and the dread out of going to the doctor. For most of us, getting an injection is a less-than-inviting experience. Many of us dread shots, or injections of medication directly […]
As reported in IVC: The Foreign Trade Administration has a new plan to double Israel’s water technology exports, by 2012. The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor’s Foreign Trade Administration has a new plan to double Israel’s water technologies exports, by 2012, from the $1.5 billion in exports in 2010. The new plan targets coal, […]
As reported by IVC: The trial balloon was raised during a meeting between Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz, and Histadrut chairman Ofer Eini. Instead of privatization, Israel Military Industries Ltd. (IMI) may be merged with Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) (TASE: ARSP.B1) or Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., according to a trial […]
As reported by IVC: Superfish raised $4 million in a series C round Visual products search solutions developer Superfish Inc. raised $4 million in its third financing round from current shareholders. Xenia Venture Capital Ltd. (TASE:XENA) invested $650,000 in the round and will owns 14.2% of the firm. The other investors were DFJ Tamir Fishman […]
Australia has a substantial resources industry and is a world leader in mining technologies. The C.S.G & the mining industries are major users of water and is in constant search of better water technologies to suit the special needs of this sector.
As reported in Israel 21C: They made Java “cool” again by using it to develop a device for reading the Kindle, and once again a major tech invention emanates from Israel. Windows; ICQ (known today as AOL Chat); anti-virus software; cell phone technology – you name it and Israel has had a hand in the […]
Tourists from both Israel and abroad can travel the country and enjoy activities that have minimal impact on the environment and build environmental awareness. Environmental tourism options in Israel are growing apace, especially in the verdant Galilee region. If you want a healthy holiday, check in to the Mizpe-Hayamim Hotel, Spa and Organic Farm. Dating […]
As reported in Israel21c: Recently, Israel’s Cabinet approved a 2.2 billion shekel ($598 m.) National Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To implement the plan, the allocated funds will be invested over the coming decade. In the course of the decade, home electricity consumption will be reduced by switching to electricity-saving home appliances and improving and […]
As reported in Globes: Israel Chemicals Ltd. is buying the Scotts’ Global Professional business from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) for $270 million. Global Pro is a global provider of specialty fertilizers and horticultural and turf specialty products. Israel Chemicals will finance the acquisition from its own resources, and expects to close the deal during […]
