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CHIP DEVELOPER SIGMA DESIGNS BUYS COPPERGATE FOR $160 MLN

“Our acquisition of CopperGate’s leading home and MDU solutions further strengthens our opportunities in this market … CopperGate has proven itself a leader in the IPTV market,” – Sigma’s CEO Thinh Tran IPTV chip developer Sigma Designs Inc., of Milpitas, California, is buying Israeli software maker CopperGate Communications Ltd. for $160 million in cash and […]

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IMF SEES ISRAELI GROWTH LEADING THE WORLD IN 2009

Only five other developed economies are forecasted to do better The IMF in its World Economic Outlook Update said it expected Israel’s gross domestic product to contract by only 0.1% in 2009, and grow by 2.4% in 2010. Compared with other developed economies, the IMF’s forecast for Israel’s GDP in 2009 is better than its […]

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Tourism event “Destination-Israel” 18.6.09

Israel has something to offer to every visitor: from ancient biblical sites to red sea resorts, from the spiritual heights of Jerusalem to the lowest point on earth the Dead-Sea, mountains & deserts, ancient & modern, history and culture, people & landscapes, you’ll find it all in Israel.

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ISRAELI SCIENTIST WINS THE NOBEL PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY

Israeli scientist Ada Yonath was awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry for her groundbreaking work in understanding how cells build proteins. She is only the fourth woman to win the Nobel chemistry prize, and the first since 1964. Yonath is the 9th Israeli to receive a Nobel prize.  professor, who is head researcher in […]

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GERMAN GIANT SIEMENS BUYS SOLEL FOR $418 MLN

“Siemens and Solel are a perfect match. Solel enriches Siemens’ capacities… Israeli companies are very successful, backed by years of experience, development and production of field equipment for the creation of solar energy,” – Peter Loescher, president and chief executive of Siemens.  German industrial conglomerate Siemens is buying Israel’s Solel Solar Systems Ltd. for about […]

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Australian Space Research Program

The Australian Government has announced the Australian Space Research Program, which will grant $40 million for space-related research, education and innovation activities (for more info)

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WATEC 2009 (17-19 NOV 2009, Tel-Aviv ISRAEL)

  WATEC 09 is the international showcase of technologies, products, and services to support a sustainable economy. With water and energy challenges at the top of the global agenda, WATEC 09 features compelling solutions and proven, practical applications in areas such as water and energy efficiency, water quality, desalination, and water supply. Hosting participants from […]

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Israel Pavilion @ Mobile World

At Mobile World 2010 held in Barcelona, there will be an Israeli Pavilion consisting of around 60 Israeli exhibiting companies. A full catalogue of the exhibiting Israeli companies has just been released, and the Israel Trade Commission encourages any Australian company who is heading to Mobile World 2010 to be in contact with us to […]

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Israeli Business Forum 23.11.09

The Israel Trade Commission, together with PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia and Bank Leumi Le-Israel (Australia) would like to invite you to a private reception to launch the ‘Israeli Business Forum’. The ‘Israeli Business Forum’ will honour and celebrate the vibrant Israeli business community in Australia. This will give the Israeli business community and representatives of Israeli companies in […]

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Telecommunication Breakfast Briefing 09.12.09

Endorsed by the Australian Mobile Telecommunication Association (AMTA). The Israel Trade Commission (ITC) together with the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) is pleased to invite you to attend another seminar of the series IT from the ITC  dealing with Telecommunication Infrastructure from Israel. This event will highlight Technology for the Telecom Sector, and give you […]