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Farewell reception for Japanese Ambassador to Israel |
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Japanese Ambassador to Israel, Haruhisa Takeuchi together with his wife hosted their friends and colleagues at their farewell reception which was held on 22 September.  Around 300 people visited the residence to spend the last evening together. Among the guests were Gideon Ezra, Shai Hermesh, Yariv Levin, and Major Gen. Natalio C. Ecarma III, Force Commander, UNDOF. Also present was Ruth Kahanoff, Deputy Director General for Asia & the Pacific, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ambassadors and diplomats from other countries as well as the Japanese community in Israel.
In his remarks, the ambassador offered thanks with utmost gratitude for the support given by the people of Israel and around the world in the wake of the Japan earthquake on 11 March. Please login or register to see the full article |
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Israel helping flood-stricken Thailand |
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As flood waters have been rising in Thailand over the past few months, resulting in the death and displacement many residents, international donor countries have offered assistance to cope with the countries on going crisis. 
Israel’s Home Front Command delegation of experts in rescue and medical logistics recently flew to Thailand. Also bringing rescue equipment and medical supplies. “The IDF attaches great importance to assisting disasterstricken areas,” an army official said. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said that receding flood-waters north of Bangkok had reduced the threat to the Thai capital, but high tides in the Gulf of Thailand will still test the city’s flood defenses. Please login or register to see the full article |
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Team Israel participates in the China Cup Regatta 2011 |
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Team Israel participated for the second time in the China Cup International Regatta. The Regatta, organised by the Chinese Yachting Association takes place around the waters of Southern China and this years event was over the weekend from 28-31 October. 
Team Israel participated in one race from Hong Kong to Shenzhen and then another seven races at Daya Bay next to LongCheer Marina in Shenzhen. The team consisted of nine, seven sailors from Israel and two from Hong Kong. The team finished ninth overall from 29, each team had an identical boat – a Beneteau 40.7 footer. Beijing Sailing Center (on behalf of China) finished 1st, Team Simpson Marine (Hong Kong) finished 2nd, and Yachtfinders Global (New Zealand) came in 3rd. Please login or register to see the full article |
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Ten Commandments building aiming for record |
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Israel’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Menashe Bar-On visited Baguio City in October to accept the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Replica of the Ten Commandments”, together with Ms. Grace Gupana to formally open the building for its services. The structure was erected on top of Dominican Hill – considered by many of the local residents of Baguio as a sacred site. The ambassador was formally welcomed to the city by Mayor Mauricio Domogan and Governor Bernardo Vergara of Baguio City, who presented him with the keys to the city. Please login or register to see the full article |
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Agrostudies programmes for Filipino students across Israel |
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Agrostudies, also known as the International Center for Agricultural Intership in Israel, inaugurated their northern Israel agricultural internship programme with a starting batch consisting of 50 Filipino students on 24 October. Philippine Ambassador to Israel, Generoso D.G. Calonge attended the event as a guest speaker of the programme inauguration and advised the students to “open their minds to the various opportunities for learning and not to be shy in asking questions to maximise their opportunities.” Yaron Tamir, CEO of Agrostudies said that, “there is a reason why Filipinos are chosen for the inaugural batch of the northern region internships – that is because of the good record of those who came before you.” Please login or register to see the full article |
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