Vietnam is deeply concerned about the tension escalation in the Middle East, especially violent acts that violating the UN Charter and inflicting damage on civilians, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on April 14.
Different events were held in Netanya city of Israel and Sydney city of Australia on September 8 to celebrate the 78th National Day of Vietnam (September 2) and the respective 30th and 50th anniversaries of Vietnam’s diplomatic ties with the two countries.
PSNews - Vietnam and Israel signed a bilateral free trade agreement in Jerusalem on July 25, creating a legal corridor for the two countries to quickly boost annual bilateral trade by nearly 50%.
PSNews - From November 13 to November 30, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will host the Israel Film Festival 2020 which is expected to serve as a bridge for Vietnamese to get a closer insight into the people and culture of Israel, said Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Vietnam.
The Tel Aviv administration is willing to cooperate with Vietnamese localities and share experience in smart city development, tourism, investment and business, aiming to deepening the relations between Israel and Vietnam, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai told Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Do Minh Hung.
Israelis began voting on Tuesday in an election that could hand right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a record fifth term or see him dethroned by an ex-general who has pledged clean government and social cohesion.
Two-way trade between Vietnam and Israel hit 131.29 million USD in the first two months of 2019, with Vietnam enjoying a trade surplus worth 77.47 million USD.
Four Gulf Arab states on Tuesday rejected a U.S. decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, with Riyadh warning the move would hurt the peace process and affect regional stability.
PSNews - Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Thanh, Deputy Minister of Public Security recently hosted a courtesy reception for Mr. Shaul Mofaz, former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Defense, former Chief of General Staff of the Defense Forces of Israel.
Australia formally recognizes West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reversing decades of Middle East policy, but will not move its embassy there immediately, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday.
An exhibition on ‘Israel in the heart of Hanoi’ opened in the capital city on October 27 as part of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Israel (1993-2018).
PSNews - Lieutenant General Son affirmed that the atmospheric water generators operating on trial in Vietnam appear to suite the country’s natural condition, meet technical requirements, and cut down costs. With initial positive results, he also suggested the two sides further promote cooperation in the coming time.
Israeli forces killed seven Palestinians on Friday in protests along Gaza’s border, Gaza health officials said. Israel said its troops had shot a group who broke through the fence with a bomb and attacked an army post.
A workshop to promote trade and economic cooperation, especially in information and communications technology (ICT), between Israeli and Vietnamese enterprises was held in Hanoi on October 11.
The Israeli Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA) co-organised a symposium in Hanoi on July 31 to share experience in cyber security, attracting 11 leading firms in the field from Israel.
Hamas said on Saturday it had agreed a truce with Israel in the Gaza Strip, a day after clashes killed an Israeli soldier and four Palestinians along the volatile border.
PSNews - Senior Lieutenant General To Lam, Minister of Public Security on July 3 receive General Director of Israel’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) Moshe Edri.
A high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) of Vietnam led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Thanh on July 3 welcomed and worked with a high-ranking delegation of the MPS of Israel led by General Director Moshe Edri.
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan is paying a working visit to Israel from May 21-25 to strengthen the city’s cooperation with Israel and learn from the country’s experience in building smart cities.
Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians who thronged the Gaza-Israel frontier and rampaged at a border terminal on Friday as part of a long-running protest, injuring about 1,100 people.
