Vietnam’s culinary culture, business opportunities promoted in Israel
The Vietnamese Embassy, in collaboration with the Foreign Ambassadors Club in Israel, on August 29 organised an event to promote culinary culture and business opportunities in Vietnam.
Vietnamese dishes are prepared for foreigners. (Photo: VNA)
Tel Aviv (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy, in collaboration with the Foreign Ambassadors Club in Israel, on August 29 organised an event to promote culinary cꦺulture and business opportunities in Vietnam.
The event was held to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam, and 31 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations.
Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung introduced Vietnam's culinary culture and business environment to international friends.
Emphasising Vietnam's investment promotion policies as well as the hospitality and enthusiasm of the Vietnamese people, Trung called on Israeli and international investors to come and explore business opportunities in the Southeast Asian country.
Israeli and international friends showed their interest in Vietnam’s socio-economic development and foreign policy. They highly appreciated Vietnam's development potential, and expressed their desire to have the opportunity to come and do business in the country.
Also at the event, participants watched documentary films about Vietnam's history of national construction and defence, natural landscapes, current socio-economic development and foreign affairs of Vietnam. They also enjoyed traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Dr. Yaniv Zaid, an Israeli business and communications expert, said that he has travelled to Vietnam several times and has written some books on business activities in the country. He encouraged Israeli businesses to come and seek business opportunities in Vietnam./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on July 19 hosted a cultural exchange themed "Living Fully in Vietnam”, as part of a series of events celebrating the 31st anniversary of Vietnam-Israel diplomatic ties (July 12).
Israel is ready to advise Vietnam on irrigation technologies suitable for soil conditions in the Southeast Asian nation, the country's Ambassador Yaron Mayer said at a workshop held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in Hanoi on May 10.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, in collaboration with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, on July 9 organised a seminar on the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 1954) and the signing of the “Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam (1954 - 2024) on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of those events.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
