The Vietnamese community in Israel has remained safe, with no casualties reported as of June 14 morning (local time), following a wave of ballistic missile attacks launched by Iran overnight.
As escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have affected the global aviation industry, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has rerouted its flights to steer clear of conflict zones, prioritising the safety of passengers and crew members, its representative told the Vietnam News Agency on June 13.
VOV.VN - A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam on June 13 expressed Vietnam’s deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East and called on relevant parties to refrain from actions that heighten tensions.
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has issued a strong advisory urging Vietnamese citizens to limit all non-essential travel, especially between cities, after Israel launched a wave of air strikes against Iran.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung introduced Vietnam's foreign policy to some diplomats, scholars, and many students at Israel’s University of Haifa during a talk themed "Exploring the World of Diplomacy in All Its Forms" on June 5.
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Israel to bolster cooperation and provide support for Vietnam in science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and start-up development, while affirming Vietnam’s readiness to offer complementary strengths in human resources.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel held a ceremony and a seminar on April 28 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 –2025).
The Vietnamese community in Israel has taken a significant step forward with the official launch of the Vietnamese Association in Israel, following a conference held in Tel Aviv on March 27.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel recently participated in the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat, the traditional tree-planting festival, by planting friendship trees at the Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel.
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel co-operated with the International Women’s Club (IWC) in Israel on November 21 to organise an event aimed at introducing Vietnamese culture and cuisine.