Israeli faculties at two Beijing universities
China's University of International Business Economics is opening an Israeli economics and Judaism department. Meanwhile, at the University for Foreign Affairs 56 students are either studying or just completed studies in Hebrew language and culture.
40,000 new jobs for Jerusalem
Israel is to build 12 new skyscrapers in a business park containing 1 million square meters of office space at the entrance to Jerusalem. The area will contain the terminus for the new high-speed train linking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Bringing entrepreneurship back into the game
Jerusalem Venture Partner's Erel Margalit explains why Israel is known as a "start-up nation." What can the USA learn from Israel in order to “re-start” its economy?
And all that gas
Long article about Israel’s massive new natural gas deposits and the political changes that they are likely to make.
South Korea deal boosts Israeli telecom firm
Israel’s Leadcom was one of the largest integrators of mobile technology in developing countries, but 2008 recession brought near bankruptcy. Now its deal with South Korea’s RF Window to distribute its cellphone signal enhancement products should bring financial security.
The sky is “open” for business
Four months after Israel joined the EU aviation zone, Israel and the EU signed an "open skies" agreement. Each year each European destination will have seven additional weekly flights to and from Israel, which should mean reduced prices.
How to make your business soar – call Bird
The Bird Foundation has been one of the reasons for Israel’s start-up successes. It helps finance joint Israeli and USA projects and since 2009 has focussed on clean energy. Bird approves around 4 projects a year, has invested nearly $300 million and generated $8 billion of sales.
FreshBiz – a game for budding entrepreneurs
(Thanks to Israel21c) Before setting up your new start-up, try your hand at this new Israeli board game. FreshBiz players move through various business stages, from starting a new company to trading on the stock market. Unlike typical board games, there can be more than one winner if individuals help each other.
July air passengers up nearly 5%
The Israel Airports Authority reports that 1.4 million passengers passed through Ben Gurion airport in July, up 4.5% from last year. In July there were 9,576 incoming and outbound flights, a 1.5% rise. The summer vacation peak saw 60,000 passengers come and go on 390 flights on a single day.
Why is Israel’s economy so strong?
There are many books and articles that try to answer that. “Start-up Nation” and “The Israel Test” are probably the best. Mitt Romney gave his thoughts during his recent visit. Here is another in an opinion piece from Jordan Weissmann.