Vietnam
South Korea names Han Seongsook as first female PM pick in decades
Han Seongsook, who previously served as chief executive of South Korean internet giant Naver, is expected to lead the country in an AI transformation.
After Hanoi, Arkia opens a new direct route to the Far East
Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations
Vietnam's Communist Party targets social media influencers, AI for propaganda
Runway to be built by China located in territory claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam
Reports cite the satellite images which show the airstrip stretching across Triton Island, however, the runway itself is reportedly much shorter than others China has built on contested islands.
Boost for Israeli travelers: Direct flight, electronic visas for Vietnam
The first flight from Israel to Vietnam is expected to take off in October 2023, and after that, two flights will be operated weekly by VietJet Air.
Israeli minister builds economic bridges in Vietnam
Economy Minister Barkat's trip is an effort to strengthen trade ties with the Southeast Asian country.
14 Days: Knesset vote
Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.
Vietnam and Israel sign free trade agreement
The agreement is expected to soon bring bilateral trade to $3 billion, the ministry said, after bilateral trade between the countries rose 18% last year to $2.2 billion.
Researchers find evidence of curry dating 2000 years in Southeast Asia - study
A site in southern Vietnam has produced a find that suggests that curry had made its way to southeast Asia as early as 2000 years ago.
Vietnamese cars debut in Tel Aviv ahead of planned Israeli imports
The ceremony was part of a number of celebrations marking 30 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and Vietnam.
Not just ‘Pan-Asian’: A taste of authentic Far Eastern cuisine in Israel
As a country that is always a little behind and with Asian immigration slowly increasing, influence on cuisine in Israel is only starting to lay deep roots.
'Barbie' movie banned in Vietnam over South China Sea map
"Barbie" is the latest movie to be banned in Vietnam for depicting China's controversial nine-dash line.
US combat ship to make rare port call in Vietnam amid South China Sea tensions
The ship will arrive on Sunday afternoon and stay at Danang until June 30.
