As reported in Port 2 Port: The figures show that Israeli manufacturers have been increasingly targeting the fast-growing markets of Asia, partly at the expense of the United States Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz said at last week Cabinet meeting that Israel is working to safeguard its economy by focusing less on the United States and […]
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As reported in Port2Port: Barclays will provide services to business customers and target large and mid-sized export-oriented companies Barclays Bank plc has become the fifth foreign bank with branches in Israel, joining Citibank , HSBC , BNP Paribas and State Bank of India. Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer has awarded Barclays Bank plc a […]
‘I see what we do here as very important in bringing people together,’ says Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed. ‘This is the future we need to invest in.’ Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed jokingly calls himself the “black sheep” of his family. That’s because, of the five siblings in his Arab-Israeli family, he was the only who […]
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Outdoor Living in Israel
Israel has just released a new catalogue featuring Outdoor Living products. The catalogue features a range of great products suitable for DIY and Outdoor Living retailers. To view the catalogue please click here.
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Slowing pancreatic cancer
As reported in Israel21C: Israeli researchers identify a protein that may put the brakes on a particularly aggressive form of cancer. Israeli researchers have discovered that a protein known to retard the aging process also seems to prevent the growth of pancreatic cancer. If it could be produced commercially without significant side effects, this substance could […]
As reported in Port2Port: The number of exporters to China has grown by 7.5%, totaling 700 compared to 652 in 2009 Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute reported last week that in the first half of 2011 Israeli exports to China totaled more than US$1 billion – a 33% increase, compared to the corresponding period last […]
As reported in IVC: Johnson & Johnson joined Lifebond’s $20 million financing round led by Giza and Aurum Ventures. Sources inform ”Globes” that Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has invested in biological sealant developer Lifebond Ltd. as part of the company’s $20 million third financing round. Giza Venture Capital and Aurum Ventures MKI Ltd. are […]
As reported in Israel21C: A new solar window from Israel can generate power, reduce energy consumption and let in daylight, promising a green revolution to the construction industry. The dream of constructing a net zero-energy building has yet to become a reality, but now an Israeli company has come up with an idea that could […]
As reported in IVC: This is the first Israeli acquisition by Boston-based private equity fund Great Hill Partners. US-Israeli e-business company Plimus Inc. has been acquired by Boston-based private equity fund Great Hill Partners for $115 million, its first investment in Israel. Two months ago, Plimus Israel CEO Eldad Ben Tora told “Globes”, “We expect […]
As reported in IVC: The leasing company will market hundreds of Renault Fluence ZE electric cars to its customers in 2012 Better Place LLC has signed an agreement with Israeli car leasing company Albar Ltd. to market hundreds of Renault Fluence ZE electric cars to its leasing customers in 2012. The customers will sign road […]
