Israel’s national carrier El Al Israel Airlines has announced plans to launch a direct route to Hanoi capital of Vietnam as part of a broader expansion of its global network.

Authentic Asia DMC, in coordination with the Little Hoi An Group, Vietstar Cruises Investment JSC and Destination Chase, hosted a workshop introducing Vietnam’s tourism offerings in Tel Aviv on February 1, as part of the 32nd International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM 2026).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and Israel (VIFTA), aiming to ensure the agreement is carried out fully and effectively.

The objectives of Vietnam's current strategy for developing science, technology and innovation (STI) make good sense, and they are certainly reachable and doable, said Israeli expert Mel Shalev.

Despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, trade between Vietnam and Israel continued to grow strongly in the first half of 2025, with Israeli firms actively seeking alternative suppliers, including from Vietnam.

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.

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.

Israeli agritech companies can help Vietnam increase the productivity and quality of agricultural exports, thus sharing profits, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung when attending a seminar held on March 24 to promote the Middle Eastern country's agritech in the Vietnamese market.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung on March 14 had a talk live broadcast on Israel's FM 100 radio to introduce Vietnam, its people and bilateral cooperative relations.

Vietnam's Vitad Group and Israel's Ginosar Agro on March 12 signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement to accelerate the adoption of advanced Israeli technology in crop development across Vietnam.