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Lonza to Open Research and Development Center in Israel

10.10.17|Lilach Baumer
The company is looking to boost the research and development projects of its pharma and biotech division
תל אביב צילום מלמעלה

Israel Climbs Global Competitiveness Index

08.10.17|Amarelle Wenkert
The World Economic Forum ranked Israel in 16th place in its 2017-2018 Global Competitiveness Index
סניף של סופר פארם

Updated: CVC Retracts Super-Pharm Deal

04.10.17|Golan Hazani
The private equity firm was in negotiations to buy a 40% stake in drugstore chain Super-Pharm for a company value of $540 million
מכונית רכב אוטונומי ג'נרל מוטורס GM

Update: Israel to Allow More Autonomous Car Testing on Public Roads

03.10.17|Yoav Stoler
A General Motors executive said on Monday that if Israel fails to relax autonomous car testing regulations, it could ward off investors
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As Commercial Ties Warm, Carriers Beef-Up China-Israel Lines

02.10.17|Yoav Stoler
Cathay Pacific and Hainan Airlines both recently announced an expansion of their flight services to Israel
Sherrie Wang ShengJing שרי וונג

Shengjing Group Backs New Israeli-Chinese Accelerator

01.10.17|Meir Orbach
The Group, one of China’s largest consulting and private equity investment firms, will partner with the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry to launch an accelerator for Israeli startups in Beijing. WeWork rival UrWork is a strategic partner
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For Israelis, Jewish Holy Day Doubles as National Bike Festival

01.10.17|Amarelle Wenkert
On Yom Kippur, all transportation in Israel comes to a halt, and busy roads and highways become bikers’ paradise
מימין יוסי מטיאס משה פרידמן

Companies Join Initiative to Seed Tech in Jewish Orthodox Town

28.09.17|Meir Orbach
A new initiative calls on technology companies to join new offices in Tel Aviv ultra-Orthodox suburb and hire local talent
אייל איטח מיקרוסופט ישראל

In Hunt for Local Talent, Amazon Poaches Microsoft Executive

26.09.17|Meir Orbach
Amazon is in the process of ramping up its research and development operations in Israel
סניף של רשת החנויות סופר פארם

CVC in Advanced Talks to Buy Stake in Drugstore Chain Super-Pharm

24.09.17|Golan Hazani
The deal discussed gives Super-Pharm a $540 million value. The Israel drugstore chain operates in markets complementing CVC’s acquisition of Zabaka Polska
זיו אבירם ופרופ' אמנון שעשוע מייסדי החברה ב כנס מכירת מובילאיי עובדי החברה

Another Defendant Added in Mobileye Insider Trade Case

19.09.17|Tomer Ganon and Ran Abramson
The SEC has filed a claim against Jerusalem resident James Shaoul, the brother of previously charged Richmond, Virginia resident Roger E. Shaoul
MeMed מכשיר לזיהוי זיהום ב דם

Automated Medical Diagnosis Startup Raises $30 Million

19.09.17|Omer Kabir
Israel-based MeMed develops an automated blood testing device that can distinguish between bacterial and viral infections. The company previously raised funds from the U.S. Department of Defense
מוסף שבועי 13.7.17 צחי וייספלד מיקרוסופט

Microsoft Powered Over $1 Billion in Sales for Azure Clients, Says Company Executive

14.09.17|Orr Hirschauge
Zack ("Tzahi') Weisfeld, head of Microsoft's global startup program , weighs in on corporate innovation
יורם יעקובי מנכ"ל מרכז הפיתוח של מיקרוסופט

Top Executive to Leave Microsoft's Israeli Outpost

14.09.17|Raphael Kahan
Yoram Yaacovi, general manager of Microsoft's Israel R&D center, will be leaving the company at the end of the year
ניר ברקת ראש עיריית ירושלים הוויעידה המוטסת

Global Uncertainty a Boon for Israeli Entrepreneurs, Says Jerusalem Mayor

14.09.17|Orr Hirschauge
Calcalist's 2017 London conference opened yesterday with a social event at the trendy Radio Rooftop Bar
ועידת ניו יורק MIND OF TECH איתמר בנדי

Glispa Buys Online Advertising Startup JustAd

12.09.17|Hagar Ravet
JustAd offers a platform for creating, publishing and analyzing interactive ads
עמוס סימנטוב מנכ"ל WAY2VAT

South Africa’s Largest Bank Backs Invoice Scanning Startup

11.09.17|Meir Orbach
Automated value added tax reclaims company WAY2VAT raised $5 million
דדי פרלמוטר סגן נשיא אינטל העולמית לשעבר

Israel-Based Venture Fund Pivots, Seeks Government Funding

11.09.17|Meir Orbach
In July, the Israeli Ministry of Finance announced a tender for up to four government-backed technology growth funds
רוני בונג'ק פייסבוק ישראל

Facebook Appoints New Head of Partnerships in Israel

11.09.17|Omer Kabir
Former global lead of Google’s accelerator and startup mentor program joined Facebook to help company strengthen connection with local startups
מתחם שרונה ב תל אביב בנייני מגורים

Amazon to Build Alexa’s eCommerce Capabilities in Tel-Aviv

10.09.17|Nitsan Sadan
In June the company signed a 5-year lease for 11 floors in Israel’s tallest tower, currently under construction in Tel-Aviv