Prestigious London-based Monocle magazine, a global briefing journal covering international affairs, business, culture and design, has chosen Haifa as the city with the most promising business potential for 2011. According to the magazine, Israel’s third largest city Haifa was chosen due to a massive head-to-toe regeneration and a recent swing to positive net immigration into […]
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Israel’s GDP Grows 4.5%
As reported in Globes.co.il: Growth in 2010 was well above the OECD average. Israel’s GDP rose 4.5% in 2010, in fixed prices, according to preliminary estimates by the Central Bureau of Statistics. Israel’s GDP growth was almost double the expected OECD average of 2.7% for the year.Israel’s GDP rose by 0.8% in 2009, and rose by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Fighting Cancer with Early Detection
As reported in Israel21c: An American-Israeli bio-tech company’s diagnostic kit can detect increased risk for breast cancer, vastly improving the odds of curing it. The earlier cancer is detected, the better the odds of a cure. It’s as simple as that. And while it’s not so simple to find cancerous cells before they have multiplied enough […]
As reported in Port2Port: The agreement would exempt many import and export ventures from duty in both states. Preliminary negotiations would commence soon and a team of experts from Tel Aviv would be reaching New Delhi Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz announced last Thursday that Israel was set to sign a free trade agreement with India. […]
“Original”, “Creative”, “Trendsetting” All describe Israel’s fashion and textile apparel industry. Israeli designers have propelled their industry to world renown and acclaim with fashions that are sought by trendsetters around the world. As with a lot of Israeli industries, technology makes the difference. New, leading-edge ultrasonic bonding equipment that cuts and seals fabric pieces without […]
The new International catalogue for Advanced Agricultural Technology “Agriculture 2011” is on air Includes: Development of onion harvesting machinery Ocean Transport of the Easter Lily Grafting for the use of root systems as biological filters to prevent penetration of contaminants into vegetable plants under irrigation with marginal water Sprouting inhibition of postharvest potatoes by using […]
The High-Tech sector in Israel has turned in the course of the last two decade into a striking economic success story, both by local and by international standards. In fact, Israel stands as one of the most prolific innovating economies, and as one of the few “Silicon Valley” types of technology centers in the world. […]
Israel’s DIY industry is renowned for its innovative thinking and design. It is a worldwide leader in the plastic industry, and understands the business of DIY, which enables international cooperation with wholesalers and retailers around the world. Being an experienced leader in current market trends such as Eco Friendly Products enables cost effective production as […]
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