CTech's Sunday Roundup of Israeli Tech News
Chinese investments in Israeli tech mapped; A local social media strongman, Netanyahu stalls Israeli anti-propaganda legislation
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Chinese investments in Israeli tech mapped. A proven hotbed of new technologies, for Chinese investors the small Israeli market represents an opportunity to acquire knowledge, and study innovation. Read more
A local social media strongman, Netanyahu stalls Israeli anti-propaganda legislation. More than a question of preserving power, for Netanyahu winning the upcoming general elections in Israel may mean more than just holding on to power. Read more
The Knesset. Photo: Jerusalem Covert burger delivery service takes over Tel Aviv. Operated by a man who identifies as The Professor, the clandestine service delivers a small batch of hamburgers ordered through a Whatsapp chat, sometimes days in advance. Read more
Rakuten looking to expand investments, collaborations in Israel. The Japanese online retail company bought Israeli messaging app Viber in 2014 for $900 million. Read more
Playtika completes acquisition of mobile gaming outfit Supertreat. In December, Playtika completed the acquisition of Berlin-based mobile game developer Wooga GmbH. Read more
Israeli company spikes popcorn, pizza, and iced coffee with cannabis. Earlier this month, Israel-based Cannibble raised $655,000 in a crowdfunding campaign to establish a manufacturing facility in the U.S. Read more
Swedish electric car developer looking to manufacture in Israel. Lewish Horne, CEO of Swedish Electric car company Uniti, is looking is scouting Israeli business partners. Read more
Itamar Medical to raise $11.5 million in private placement. The Israel-based company develops and manufactures medical diagnostic devices for sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. Read more
Hainan Airlines to launch a route between Tel Aviv and Shenzhen. The line will be replacing Hainan’s existing Tel Aviv to Guangzhou route. Read more
Netanyahu to become first Israeli prime minister to set foot in Chad. Netanyahu will fly to N’Djamena, the capital of Chad on Saturday to announce the recommencement of diplomatic relations between Israel and the African Republic. Read more
