In October, Haifa Port will begin serving 2M – the world’s largest shipping alliance, comprising giants Maersk and MSC. On Oct 15, The Gustav will be the largest ship ever to dock at an Israeli port. http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/Worlds-largest-shipping-company-to-begin-docking-in-Haifa-412375

Israeli tech firms continued to benefit from increased investment, both by local venture capital firms and international players. Private equity investments hit an all-time high of $1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2015. http://www.timesofisrael.com/private-equity-investments-set-a-second-quarter-record/

Israeli firms IronSource and Supersonic are to merge. Over 450 million use IronSource’s InstallCore to download software to PCs and mobiles every month. Supersonic works with companies such as Adidas, Intel and Coca Cola to deliver ads during installation. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-internet-merger-to-create-1-2-billion-behemoth/ … Continue reading →

John Hopkins Technology Ventures has inked a multiyear agreement with Israeli digital health business Luminox that will set up an accelerator for Israeli digital health startups. http://medcitynews.com/2015/09/johns-hopkins-technology-ventures-luminox-deal-sets-up-accelerator-for-israeli-digital-health-startups/

Israeli shoe and sandal manufacturing giant Teva Naot is to open its fourth retail branch in Tokyo. The Israeli chain produces specially designed shoes for the Japanese market, including 20 different models that were tailored according to local specifications and … Continue reading →

Google chairman Eric Schmidt praised Israel’s “culture of entrepreneurship”, its impact on science and technology, innovation and willingness to challenge authority. He also urged Israeli researchers to think big. http://www.solveisraelsproblems.com/google-chairman-praises-and-supports-israel/#more

Israel’s maritime data and analytics company, Windward, has announced two new high-profile investors. Dan Senor, co-author of “Start-up Nation” and ex-CIA Director General David Patraeus. http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2015/09/09/general-petraeus-start-up-nation-coauthor-dan-senor-invest-in-windward/

Eight years ago, Chen Qide leased from the Yinchuan government 100,000 acres of land in NW China and started planting grapes using Israel’s technology. Chen now plans to establish 100 small wineries, with a 10 billion yuan ($1.57 billion) profit … Continue reading →