Summary: The state of Israel promises Intel almost a billion dollars in grants in exchange for building a new plant and upgrading its existing facility in Kiryat Gat. Is this a good deal for Israel and can it compete with Ireland? Assaf Gilad Calcalist newspaper explainsIsraeli chip manufacturer Tower signs a partnership with Panasonic that’s going to increase its sales by 400 million dollars. What does it mean for the company and who benefits more: Tower of Panasonic? Nir Zalik, Capital Market Reporter for Calcalist, will be hereThe government doubles the property tax on the so-called “ghost apartments”: apartments that are owned by foreign citizens and sit empty. Can this tax help solve the housing crisis in Israel? Dr. Avichai Snir of the Netanya Academic College thinks not - and explainsIs medical tourism hurting the Israeli healthcare system? With the arrest of three senior physicians caught demanding bribes from medical tourists, this question seems more relevant than ever. Member of Knesset Merav Michaeli (Labor) describes the new legislative bill that aims to regulate and limit medical tourismIsraeli transportation app Moovit, that aims to do to public transportation what Waze did to driving, raises $28 million in a new round of fundraising. Can Moovit be the next Waze? Orr Hirschauge, editor of TheMarker’s Technation, will be herePlus: music by The Fall, Johnny Cash, Afghan Whigs, Woven Hand and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Playlist: The Fall - Totally Wired Woven Hand - Dirty Blue Johhny Cash - God’s Gonna Cut You Down Afghan Whigs - Rebirth of the Cool Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Higgs Boson Blues
