Vietnam

  (L-R) Hồ Chí Minh in Paris, 1946; Portrait of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, 1949

A tale of two leaders: The Paris meetings between Ben-Gurion and Ho Chi Minh

In the post-WWII world, two dedicated men had found themselves in a Parisian hotel room, drawn together by history and the common bond of their enduring fight for their people’s freedom.

Hanukkah vignettes: Scenes of the Festival of Lights in years past

As the sun disappeared that day, a large hanukkiah was rolled out. Eight giant candles and one more for the shamash.

By DAVID GEFFEN
09/12/2023

Kissinger's legacy: Can statesmanship end the Israel-Hamas war?

Faced with a devastated, post-Hamas Gaza, Kissinger would have created a new political energy and international alignment.

US in talks for largest-ever sale of arms, fighter jets to Vietnam

A major US-Vietnam arms deal could aggravate China, Vietnam's larger neighbor, which is wary of Western efforts to box in Beijing.

By REUTERS
23/09/2023

Psychedelic rock gecko should be priority for conservationists - study

The psychedelic rock gecko faces loss of habitat and overharvesting alongside 484 species of reptiles.

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.

By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
16/08/2023

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.

11/08/2023
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