Monthly Archives: January 2012

“It is pure”

Posted on January 1, 2012

That is the Aramaic inscription on a 2000 year-old seal discovered by archaeologists during excavations in the City of David, Jerusalem. Education minister Gideon Saar stated that the find demonstrated the Jewish people’s bond to Jerusalem. “Everything uncovered here strengthens … Continue reading →

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Olive oil from the Mount of Olives

Posted on January 1, 2012

The Land of Israel fund has planted groves of olive trees on the Mount of Olives overlooking Temple Mount. They expect that the trees will produce pure olive oil for lighting the lights for Chanukah 2012. http://unitedwithisrael.org/olives/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jzlIQFhYKTc

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China and the Israeli electric car

Posted on January 1, 2012

China is implementing two Israeli electric car programs – the Qoros electric car and the Better Place charging infrastructure. The market is for one million electric cars within four years. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000710297

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Another Israeli biotech is taken over

Posted on January 1, 2012

Buy-outs of Israeli medical innovators are regular events and recognise Israel’s success. This time, Florida-based Opko Health is buying Israel’s FineTech Pharmaceuticals – which develops “polymorphs” – different methods to deliver drugs without infringing patents. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/151124#.TvoksNTOzi4

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Meet me in St Louis? No, meet us in Israel

Posted on January 1, 2012

Twelve students from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis will get a chance to view Israel’s innovation up close when they visit the Jewish State in January as part of a venture advising course aimed at exploring … Continue reading →

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We’ve funds for investing in Israeli technology

Posted on January 1, 2012

US private equity fund Riverwood has $800 million to invest in Israeli electronics and IT companies. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000708608&fid=1724

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OECD praises Israel’s corporate governance for shareholders

Posted on January 1, 2012

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development report on minority shareholder rights stated, “Israel has broadly implemented the OECD Principles relevant to the prevention of abuse of related party transactions, with one of the most elaborated systems of disclosure and … Continue reading →

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Israel government bonds are “A1 OK”

Posted on January 1, 2012

Moody’s reiterated its A1 ratings on Israel’s domestic and foreign currency government bonds, with a “Stable” outlook. The rating is “underpinned by the country’s high levels of economic, institutional and financial strength and moderate event risk.” http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000710934

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Gas, oil and now Uranium?

Posted on January 1, 2012

Having once had no natural resources, suddenly Israel looks to have become rich in some of the most valuable raw material deposits. Several test wells show that there is radioactive material under Israel’s Negev desert and Gulliver Energy has applied … Continue reading →

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Turkey and Israel are flying again

Posted on January 1, 2012

Israel and Turkey have re-established military relations between its air forces that were suspended following Operation Cast Lead and the Gaza flotilla incident. http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=250410

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