Embassy introduces Vietnam’s culture, tourism to Israeli people
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel held a gathering on July 19 to introduce Vietnam’s culture, cuisine and tourism to local friends on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties (July 12).
A speaker addresses the gathering held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on July 19. (Photo: VNA)
Tel Aviv (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel helda gathering on July 19 to introduce Vietnam’s culture, cuisine and tourism tolocal friends on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of thecountries’ diplomatic ties (July 12).
The event was attended by a large number of Israeliofficials, entrepreneurs and friends, along with Vietnamese people working andstudying in Israel.
Ambassador Ly Duc Trung introduced Vietnam as a countryincreasingly integrating into the world and boasting much potential forinvestment, tourism and cultural cooperation.
Israeli participants learned about the Southeast Asian nationthrough video clips, paintings, photo books, traditional products displayed atthe gatherings, and talks with staff of its embassy and representative officesin Israel.
Sharing their experience while working with Vietnamesepartners and travelling to the country, many Israeli friends said Vietnamesepeople are intelligent, creative, industrious and hospitable and alsotrustworthy business partners.
As Vietnam and Israel are about to celebrate 30 years oftheir diplomatic relations next year, they are set to carry out many activitiesto promote bilateral cooperation, including organising mutual visits and onlinemeetings between their leaders and officials of ministries and localities, holdingthe third meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee, boosting partnerships ininvestment and science - technology, accelerating negotiations on importantdeals such as a bilateral free trade agreement and another on labourcooperation, considering direct air routes, and increasing Israel’s assistancefor Vietnamese enterprises and start-ups./.
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Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang received Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defence Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, who is in Vietnam to attend the countries’ second defence policy dialogue, in Hanoi on June 2.
Vietnam’s tourism and farm produce trade potential was introduced to Israeli partners at a seminar held in Tel Aviv on June 15, aiming to boost bilateral partnerships in these areas.
Vietnam’s tourism and farm produce trade potential was introduced to Israeli partners at a seminar held in Tel Aviv on June 15, aiming to boost bilateral partnerships in these areas.
Vietnam’s CT Group officially opened its representative office in Tel Aviv, Israel on June 19 in an effort to boost cooperation with the innovation and hi-tech market of the host.
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The strategic product, managed and operated by the agency’s centre for digital contents and communications (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
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Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
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Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
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PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
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A speaker addresses the gathering held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on July 19. (Photo: VNA) 
