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Illustrative: computer security (cyber security image via Shutterstock)
January 25, 2016, 7:28 pm
How Israel became the go-to place for cyber-security
The Chief Scientist’s Office of the Economy Ministry has been a key partner in raising the sector to second place worldwide after the US
By David Shamah
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper (L) and Avi Hasson, Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Economy, sign the new R&D agreement in Jerusalem, October 19, 2015. (Courtesy)
October 28, 2015, 7:24 pm
Israel and Colorado sign deal to promote R&D
Under new agreement governments to support search and development projects in high tech, cybersecurity
By David Shamah
Members of a Chinese delegation on an economic mission to Israel in Tel Aviv, July 31, 2012 (Courtesy)
October 23, 2015, 3:07 pm
Israel to ease visa requirements for foreign firms
New Ministry of Economy program will allow qualified investors, tech workers to stay in Israel for up to 5 years
By David Shamah
A doctor uses a MobileODT colposcope (Photo credit: Courtesy)
July 22, 2015, 6:46 pm
Contest spurs tech companies to take on world’s ‘grand challenges’
The government is calling on entrepreneurs to marshal their expertise to solve hunger, health and housing problems
By David Shamah
Tel Aviv beach skyline as seen from Jaffa. (Photo credit: Gili Yaari / Flash90)
From the WebMay 17, 2015, 1:45 am
Israeli tech investing: Could the best ‘opportunities’ yet be ahead?
Forbes: As well as investments did in Israel’s technological sector did last year, economists believe there’s room for growth
Illustrative: A life science graduate student does research at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot. (Doron Horowitz/Flash90)
January 19, 2015, 6:31 pm
J&J, Takeda team up to open Israeli biotech incubator
Two of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical firms are collaborating to develop new cures for old ills
By David Shamah
A net greenhouse in Los Pinos, Mexico, the largest greenhouse tomato project in the country, developed with Israel's Netafim drip irrigation and greenhouse technology. (courtesy, Netafim)
December 9, 2014, 7:43 pm
Israel signs R&D deal with Mexico
Israeli tech is in high demand in Latin America, and the new agreement will foster joint projects between firms in both countries
By David Shamah
President Reuven Rivlin (R.) and China's former Ambassador to Israel Gao Yanping at an event in Tel Aviv commemorating National Day, the 65th anniversary of the founding of modern China (Photo credit: Courtesy)
November 6, 2014, 5:58 pm
Chinese tech giant Founder to open Israel subsidiary
The company, worth over $5 billion, is one of the biggest – from China or anywhere else — to invest in Israel
By David Shamah
Benjamin Netanyahu (center) talks to China's Premier Li Keqiang (right) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, May 8, 2013 (photo credit: Avi Ohayon/GPO/Flash90)
July 6, 2014, 1:33 pm
High-level visitors boost Israel-China business ties
Trade between Jerusalem and Beijing is important enough to both countries that government agencies are getting involved
By David Shamah
California Governor Jerry Brown, left, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. (AP/Eric Risberg)
July 1, 2014, 4:40 pm
Israel, California sign major tech cooperation deal
Under the agreement, companies are invited to submit R&D projects – which could get funding from both sides
By David Shamah
Trendlines CEO Steve Rhodes speaks at an agritech roadshow event in St. Louis (Photo credit: Courtesy)
June 12, 2014, 6:52 pm
‘Under the radar’ tech incubator named best in Israel
The Trendlines Group is a major force in medical devices and agricultural technology, its co-CEOs said
By David Shamah
The three winning teams in the Entrepreneurs of the Future competition, with Chief Scientist Avi Hasson (back row, second left) (Photo credit: Zvika Goldstein)
May 21, 2014, 8:00 pm
Israel’s ‘Tech X-Factor’ victor wins NIS 100k prize
Foot ulcer detection system best of this year’s tech crop, in a contest sponsored by the Chief Scientist’s Office
By David Shamah
Avi Hasson, Economy Ministry Chief Scientist (Courtesy)
May 20, 2014, 6:58 pm
Chief scientist: Tech cares about NASDAQ, not Nablus
To succeed, you have to fail — and Israel knows how to turn bad experiences into success, Avi Hasson says
By David Shamah
Chief Scientist Avi Hasson speaks at a Nazareth high-tech event (Photo credit: Courtesy)
April 9, 2014, 6:26 pm
Arab businesses, Israeli banks: A test of coexistence
If the i’s aren’t dotted and t’s crossed, businesses won’t get needed funds, says a veteran business consultant
By David Shamah
President Shimon Peres meets with members of a Chinese business delegation (Photo credit: Courtesy)
From the WebFebruary 27, 2014, 10:49 am
China buys its way into Israel’s tech scene
Bloomberg: Loaded with cash, Chinese investors are looking to invest in innovative technology — and Israel has become a magnet for them
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