Monthly Archives: May 2015

Why Israel’s energy matters to the EU

Posted on May 31, 2015

According to the Greek Energy Forum, Israel’s potential source of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) would be of major benefit to Europe. It could also have some diplomatic benefits. http://www.naturalgaseurope.com/isreal-energy-developments-23900

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Israel and China agree trusted companies

Posted on May 31, 2015

Israel and China have signed an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Agreement, which approves importers and exporters who adhere to all international labeling and shipping regulations. The AEO agreement fast-tracks the customs process and will increase trade volumes. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-china-trade-expected-to-flourish-under-new-deal/

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More investment in startups

Posted on May 31, 2015

Investment in Israeli startups continues unabated. In the first 3 months of 2015, 46 Israeli startups raised a total of $54 million. This compares to the last quarter of 2014 when 44 startups raised only $41 million. http://analytikaresearch.com/2015/05/26/no-off-position-on-israels-startup-switch/

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Shared taxi service for Manhattan

Posted on May 31, 2015

Israel’s Daniel Ramot realized that the Israeli monit sherut (service taxi) model could work in New York City. For $7 (or $5 prepaid) passengers can share a ride with 3 others in a luxury SUV from 110th Street down to … Continue reading →

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Stay at an Israeli hotel in Europe

Posted on May 31, 2015

Israel’s Fattal Holdings has purchased 18 European hotels for 200 million Euros. Fattal Hotels already has 35 European hotels, plus another 30 in Israel (see 15th Mar 2015 newsletter). http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-fattal-buys-18-hotels-in-europe-for-200m-1001040590

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It pays to pay for good customer services staff

Posted on May 31, 2015

Israeli digital ad agency Web3 employs only top customer service people to promote its services. Web3 and its Maple and Positive Media subsidiaries operate in 15 countries. Customers include L’Oreal, Microsoft, Proctor and Gamble, Heineken, Unilever, Ford and Citroen http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-digital-ad-agency-establishes-beachhead-abroad/

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A different kind of safari

Posted on May 31, 2015

A businessman is offering Australian entrepreneurs a unique tour of Israel’s Silicon Wadi this October. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6YEqPdIEfE

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Record-breaking printer

Posted on May 31, 2015

Israel’s Dip-Tech has been awarded the Guinness world record for the largest digital flatbed printer. 18 meters long, it can print on a single pane of glass with an area of 64 sq meters. It is reported that the printer … Continue reading →

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Biodegradable plastics for Savannah

Posted on May 31, 2015

Israel’s Bram Plastics Industries is building a new “green” factory in Savannah, Georgia USA. The facility will produce 100% biodegradable plastic products, such as food packaging, tableware, storage tools and shopping bags for its US customers, which include Walmart. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-firm-brings-biodegradable-plastic-and-jobs-to-savannah/

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An app to manage your event

Posted on May 31, 2015

Israel’s Bizzabo provides event managers (of shows, seminars, demonstrations, projects, marathons etc.) full website building facilities to organize their event. Including advertising, sales, ticketing, registration, networking, feedback and analysis – all to make the event a success. http://www.timesofisrael.com/bizzabo-offers-new-services-as-event-planning-business-heats-up/

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