The Israel Trade Commission together with the AICC recently hosted the Israel Trade Awards in Sydney. The event was held at NSW Government Trade and Investment and was host to both Mr Shmuel Ben-Shmuel, Israel’s Ambassador-designate to Australia on his first formal address in Sydney and Mr Bruce Gosper, Chief Executive Officer of Austrade. […]
The State of Israel’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) has just launched two exciting new portals for 2014 to help international companies search for suppliers. The MOD has launched a portal for Defense, and also for HomeLand Security companies. In the search bar, you are able to type a product or company name and then be […]
The Israel Trade Commission together with the AICC recently led a successful Sustainability Trade Mission to Israel to explore Israel’s amazing Cleantech ecosystem, and visit the Watec 2013 conference and exhibition. Delegates included government officials, senior business figures, and academia. The trade mission included group meetings around cleantech, energy efficiency, water technology and water […]
The Israel Trade Commission (ITC) together with the United States Studies Centre (USSC) and the Australian Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (AISAF) recently hosted a boardroom lunch briefing by Professor Moti Herskowitz, Vice-President and Dean for R & D at Ben Gurion University – focusing on innovation and renewable fuels. The lunch was hosted […]
Few aspects of Israeli society are dearer to the national identity than its high-tech sector — a class of entrepreneurs so churning with ideas and innovation that they have earned Israel the title of “startup nation.” But can this legacy last forever? Research from the last few years has shown that Israel’s startup model is […]
The Australian Federal Police has awarded a $35 million contract to Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd for an advanced information management system. The company is a subsidiary of the Israeli firm Elbit Systems Ltd based in Haifa. President and CEO of Elbit Bezhalel [Butzi] Machlis told media: “Australia is a very significant market for […]
As reported in the Huffington Post: With more than 700 early-stage startups, and as many as 5,000 overall, it’s no surprise that Tel Aviv has been ranked second only to Silicon Valley in terms of being a leading tech epicenter. Tel Aviv has established itself as one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial cities in […]
Australia’s biggest solar energy plants have been given the funding go-ahead, clearing the way for the installation of 2 million photovoltaic panels at two sites in the NSW outback. AGL Energy Limited (AGL) was selected by the Australian Government as the successful proponent in the solar photovoltaic (PV) category of the Solar Flagships Program independent […]
As reported in the Australian: Woodside upbeat on Israeli gas deal despite hurdles. WOODSIDE Petroleum chief executive Peter Coleman has left no doubts over his desire to move into Israel’s giant offshore Leviathan gas field, but remains silent on the extent of hurdles the group is facing in its non-binding $US1.3 billion-plus buy-in deal. Speaking […]
As reported in Globes: Tourism income from foreign visitors rose to $5.1 billion in 2012 from $5 billion in 2011. Despite Operation Pillar of Cloud and missiles falling from Gaza in November, which hit tourism to Israel at the end of the year, income from foreign tourism reached a record $5.1 billion in 2012, according […]
