Morton Mandel invests in Israeli firms as a way of building up the Jewish state.  His aim is to “buy more companies that are not doing well and fix them up” for a better, stronger, healthier Israel. He also runs … Continue reading →

(Thanks to Globes & CFHU) A Chinese investment company has placed $3million in Integra Holdings – the biotechnology holdings company of Yissum, the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It will fund new biotechs founded by the … Continue reading →

The Israeli cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s program to strengthen economic ties with Japan. The comprehensive plan involves several areas of government and the investment of tens of millions of shekels over the next three years. http://unitedwithisrael.org/cabinet-approves-plan-strengthening-economic-cooperation-with-japan/

Israel’s Ministry of Defense is buying six new firefighting aircraft to add to its eight-plane squadron.  The US Air Tractor planes will be upgraded and maintained by Israel’s Elbit Systems. http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2015/01/05/elbit-gets-100-million-contract-from-israeli-government-for-firefighting-aircraft/

Israel’s El Al airline has begun selling tickets for its new route from Tel Aviv to Boston Logan International airport.  Boston is a popular business destination. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-el-al-tickets-for-boston-flights-go-on-sale-1000998574

Israel’s exports of polished and rough diamonds rose by more than $175 million in 2014.  Net exports of polished diamonds totaled $6.269 billion and rough diamonds $3.061 billion. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/israeli-diamond-exports-sparkled-small-but-bright-in-2014/2015/01/05/