Automotive Giant Hyundai to Open R&D Center in Israel

The Hyundai Motor Group will invest more than $100 million in building a research and development center in Israel.
World’s Largest Retailer Alibaba to Open R&D Center in Israel

Alibaba’s online sales and profits have surpassed all major U.S. retailers combined – including Walmart, Amazon and eBay – since 2015.
Chinese Venture Fund With Hebrew Name Investing $100 Million in Israel

It is named MizMaa – an acronym for Mizrach-Ma’arav (east-west), and it gets its funding from three wealthy Chinese families.
Japanese Investors Eager to Boost Israeli Innovation

The conferences will focus on numerous investment opportunities in the field of advanced manufacturing in Israel, specifically in the life sciences.
Tech Investment in Israel Outstrips All of Europe

“Israel is hotter than ever, growing at a rapid pace. $4.8 billion was invested in Israeli technology companies last year, of which 85 percent came from abroad.”
Chinese Pharma Investing $20 Million in Israeli Smart Shirt Startup [VIDEO]

The hWear shirt works with HealthWatch’s MasterCaution line of products, which use mobile and cloud technology for monitoring and reporting critical health information.
Warren Buffett Raises $60 Million for Israel Bonds, Says Israel Will ‘Be Around Forever’

American billionaire Warren Buffett organized an event Sunday that raised $60 million in investments in Israel bonds.
Chinese to Invest Up to $50 Billion in Israeli Start-Ups

Chinese investors are expected to fund up to $50 billion in some 500 Israeli start-up companies as the two countries continue to strengthen ties in many areas including trade and travel.
Ford Buys Israeli Startup to Improve Self-Driving Car Technology

Ford Motor Co. recently bought the Israeli startup, SAIPS, to improve its driverless car technology and plans to put these vehicles on the road in a ride-sharing service by 2021, the company announced this week.
Israeli Company Seeks Cure for Cancer

Israel is often on the cutting edge of research and technology, so perhaps it is not surprising to hear that an Israeli company is developing a cure for cancer.