2. PublicationDateTitle 1 Dien dan doanh nghiep 9 October 2014 The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel welcoming Vietnam’s delegation in the visit to Israel 2 Nhip cau dau tu 9 October 2014 The Minister Nguyen Quan visited Embassy of Vietnam in Israel 3 Bao moi 9 October 2014 The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel welcoming Vietnam’s delegation in the visit to Israel 4 Vietnamnet 10 October 2014 The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel welcoming Vietnam’s delegation in the visit to Israel 5 Dantri 10 October 2014 The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel welcoming Vietnam’s delegation in the visit to Israel 6 Vietnam Investment Review 10 October 2014 Israeli billionaire keen on cooperation on science and technology with Vietnam 7 Thơi bao online 10 October 2014 The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel welcoming Vietnam’s delegation in the visit to Israel

3. Category: Online Language: Vietnamese Publication: Dien dan doanh nghiep Date: 9 October 2014 Page: http://dddn.com.vn/quoc-te/lanh-su-danh-du-viet-nam-tai-israel-tiep-phai-doan-viet- nam-nhan-chuyen-tham-israel-20141009114828699.htmhttp://dddn.com.vn/quoc-te/lanh-su-danh-du-viet-nam-tai-israel-tiep-phai-doan-viet- nam-nhan-chuyen-tham-israel-20141009114828699.htm Type: Article

4. The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel welcoming Vietnam’s delegation in the visit to Israel The Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan had visited and met with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Tel Aviv (Israel) within framework of his visit to Israel and attend the first Intergovernmental Committee meeting of the two countries on 1 st October 2014. On this occasion, Vietnam's delegation attended an intimate luncheon with representatives of Israel's government organizations and enterprises in the field of Science and Technology that was held by Mr. Igal Ahouvi, the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel. Mr Igal Ahouvi is known as a famous Israeli businessman, was appointed as the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel, Haifa City since February 2014. He is also highly reputed in the European and American real estate markets, and in Vietnam he is the investor of Alma Vacation Ownership project in Nha Trang that has been invested nearly US$ 300 million (http://alma.vn/). The meeting with Vietnam Minister and delegation is one of his activities in order to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Israel in general and promote Vietnamese economy in particular.http://alma.vn/ At the meeting with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel, the Minister had emphasized on the position and role of science and technology in the industrialization and modernization of the country. He also noted about the lessons of successful national development based on science and technology from Israel and other countries in the world that we need to learn. Furthermore, he also discussed about the development situation as well as difficulties and challenges in the development of science and technology in our country, and the efforts of the Ministry of Science and Technology in promoting innovation, improving the efficiency of scientific and technological activities in Vietnam in recent years. He also encouraged officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel continue to strive to build good long-term relationship with Israel, especially in advising the Government on the long-term development and cooperation strategy with Israel, support for Vietnam’s enterprises and organizations to have favorable conditions in business cooperation and transfer of scientific and technological advances with Israeli partners.

5. Category: Online Language: Vietnamese Publication: Bao moi Date: 9 October 2014 Page: http://www.baomoi.com/Lanh-su-danh-du-Viet-Nam-tai-Israel-tiep-phai-doan- Viet-Nam-nhan-chuyen-tham-Israel/122/15002410.epihttp://www.baomoi.com/Lanh-su-danh-du-Viet-Nam-tai-Israel-tiep-phai-doan- Viet-Nam-nhan-chuyen-tham-Israel/122/15002410.epi Type: Article

7. The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel welcoming Vietnam’s delegation in the visit to Israel The Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan had visited and met with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Tel Aviv (Israel) within framework of his visit to Israel and attend the first Intergovernmental Committee meeting of the two countries on 1 st October 2014. On this occasion, Vietnam's delegation attended an intimate luncheon with representatives of Israel's government organizations and enterprises in the field of Science and Technology that was held by Mr. Igal Ahouvi, the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel. Mr Igal Ahouvi is known as a famous Israeli businessman, was appointed as the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel, Haifa City since February 2014. He is also highly reputed in the European and American real estate markets, and in Vietnam he is the investor of Alma Vacation Ownership project in Nha Trang that has been invested nearly US$ 300 million (http://alma.vn/). The meeting with Vietnam Minister and delegation is one of his activities in order to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Israel in general and promote Vietnamese economy in particular.http://alma.vn/ At the meeting with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel, the Minister had emphasized on the position and role of science and technology in the industrialization and modernization of the country. He also noted about the lessons of successful national development based on science and technology from Israel and other countries in the world that we need to learn. Furthermore, he also discussed about the development situation as well as difficulties and challenges in the development of science and technology in our country, and the efforts of the Ministry of Science and Technology in promoting innovation, improving the efficiency of scientific and technological activities in Vietnam in recent years. He also encouraged officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel continue to strive to build good long-term relationship with Israel, especially in advising the Government on the long-term development and cooperation strategy with Israel, support for Vietnam’s enterprises and organizations to have favorable conditions in business cooperation and transfer of scientific and technological advances with Israeli partners.

8. Category: Online Language: Vietnamese Publication: Nhip cau dau tu Date: 9 October 2014 Page: http://nhipcaudautu.vn/article.aspx?id=21431-bo-truong-bo-khoa-hoc-va-cong- nghe-nguyen-quan-tham-israelhttp://nhipcaudautu.vn/article.aspx?id=21431-bo-truong-bo-khoa-hoc-va-cong- nghe-nguyen-quan-tham-israel Type: Article The Minister Nguyen Quan visited Embassy of Vietnam in Israel The Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan had visited and met with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Tel Aviv (Israel) within framework of his visit to Israel and attend the first Intergovernmental Committee meeting of the two countries on 1 st October 2014. On this occasion, Vietnam's delegation attended an intimate luncheon with representatives of Israel's government organizations and enterprises in the field of Science and Technology that was held by Mr. Igal Ahouvi, the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel. Mr Igal Ahouvi is known as a famous Israeli businessman, was appointed as the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel, Haifa City since February 2014. He is also highly reputed in the European and American real estate markets, and in Vietnam he is the investor of Alma Vacation Ownership project in Nha Trang that has been invested nearly US$ 300 million (http://alma.vn/). The meeting with Vietnam Minister and delegation is one of his activities in order to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Israel in general and promote Vietnamese economy in particular.http://alma.vn/ At the meeting with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel, the Minister had emphasized on the position and role of science and technology in the industrialization and modernization of the country. He also noted about the lessons of successful national development based on science and technology from Israel and other countries in the world that we need to learn. Furthermore, he also discussed about the development situation as well as difficulties and challenges in the development of science and technology in our country, and the efforts of the Ministry of Science and Technology in promoting innovation, improving the efficiency of scientific and technological activities in Vietnam in recent years. He also encouraged officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel continue to strive to build good long-term relationship with Israel, especially in advising the Government on the long-term development and cooperation strategy with Israel, support for Vietnam’s enterprises and organizations to have favorable conditions in business cooperation and transfer of scientific and technological advances with Israeli partners.

10. The Minister Nguyen Quan visited Embassy of Vietnam in Israel The Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan had visited and met with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Tel Aviv (Israel) within framework of his visit to Israel and attend the first Intergovernmental Committee meeting of the two countries on 1 st October 2014. On this occasion, Vietnam's delegation attended an intimate luncheon with representatives of Israel's government organizations and enterprises in the field of Science and Technology that was held by Mr. Igal Ahouvi, the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel. Mr Igal Ahouvi is known as a famous Israeli businessman, was appointed as the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel, Haifa City since February 2014. He is also highly reputed in the European and American real estate markets, and in Vietnam he is the investor of Alma Vacation Ownership project in Nha Trang that has been invested nearly US$ 300 million (http://alma.vn/). The meeting with Vietnam Minister and delegation is one of his activities in order to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Israel in general and promote Vietnamese economy in particular.http://alma.vn/ At the meeting with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel, the Minister had emphasized on the position and role of science and technology in the industrialization and modernization of the country. He also noted about the lessons of successful national development based on science and technology from Israel and other countries in the world that we need to learn. Furthermore, he also discussed about the development situation as well as difficulties and challenges in the development of science and technology in our country, and the efforts of the Ministry of Science and Technology in promoting innovation, improving the efficiency of scientific and technological activities in Vietnam in recent years. He also encouraged officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel continue to strive to build good long-term relationship with Israel, especially in advising the Government on the long-term development and cooperation strategy with Israel, support for Vietnam’s enterprises and organizations to have favorable conditions in business cooperation and transfer of scientific and technological advances with Israeli partners.

11. Category: Online Language: Vietnamese Publication: Vietnamnet Date: 10 October 2014 Page: http://vietnamnet.vn/vn/quoc-te/201430/lanh-su-danh-du-vn-tai-israel-tiep- phai-doan-vn-nhan-chuyen-sang-tham-israel.htmlhttp://vietnamnet.vn/vn/quoc-te/201430/lanh-su-danh-du-vn-tai-israel-tiep- phai-doan-vn-nhan-chuyen-sang-tham-israel.html Type: Article

14. The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel welcoming Vietnam’s delegation in the visit to Israel The Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan had visited and met with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Tel Aviv (Israel) within framework of his visit to Israel and attend the first Intergovernmental Committee meeting of the two countries on 1 st October 2014. On this occasion, Vietnam's delegation attended an intimate luncheon with representatives of Israel's government organizations and enterprises in the field of Science and Technology that was held by Mr. Igal Ahouvi, the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel. Mr Igal Ahouvi is known as a famous Israeli businessman, was appointed as the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel, Haifa City since February 2014. He is also highly reputed in the European and American real estate markets, and in Vietnam he is the investor of Alma Vacation Ownership project in Nha Trang that has been invested nearly US$ 300 million (http://alma.vn/). The meeting with Vietnam Minister and delegation is one of his activities in order to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Israel in general and promote Vietnamese economy in particular.http://alma.vn/ Since establishing relation in 1993, the cooperation between the two countries has seen good development in all fields but not commensurate with the potential of both sides. Vietnam hopes to be able to negotiate soon and sign Free Trade Agreement with Israel. Israel’s Minister of Economy Naftali Bennett expects bilateral trade volume will far exceed the approximately US$ 1 billion/year at present. Having the same point with the Minister Bennett, Commercial and Economic Counselor of Israel in Vietnam Tzafrir Assaf also said Vietnam has become a very attractive destination for small and medium technological businesses. According to the Israeli Ministry of Economy, this country's exporting to Vietnam reached US$ 702 million in 2013 and US$ 745 million in 2012; while importing US$ 413.2 million in 2013 and US$ 318 million in 2012.

15. Category: Online Language: Vietnamese Publication: Dantri Date: 10 October 2014 Page: http://dantri.com.vn/doanh-nghiep/lanh-su-danh-du-viet-nam-tai-israel-tiep- phai-doan-viet-nam-nhan-chuyen-sang-tham-israel-954014.htmhttp://dantri.com.vn/doanh-nghiep/lanh-su-danh-du-viet-nam-tai-israel-tiep- phai-doan-viet-nam-nhan-chuyen-sang-tham-israel-954014.htm Type: Article

18. The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel welcoming Vietnam’s delegation in the visit to Israel The Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan had visited and met with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Tel Aviv (Israel) within framework of his visit to Israel and attend the first Intergovernmental Committee meeting of the two countries on 1 st October 2014. On this occasion, Vietnam's delegation attended an intimate luncheon with representatives of Israel's government organizations and enterprises in the field of Science and Technology that was held by Mr. Igal Ahouvi, the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel. Mr Igal Ahouvi is known as a famous Israeli businessman, was appointed as the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel, Haifa City since February 2014. He is also highly reputed in the European and American real estate markets, and in Vietnam he is the investor of Alma Vacation Ownership project in Nha Trang that has been invested nearly US$ 300 million (http://alma.vn/). The meeting with Vietnam Minister and delegation is one of his activities in order to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Israel in general and promote Vietnamese economy in particular.http://alma.vn/ Since establishing relation in 1993, the cooperation between the two countries has seen good development in all fields but not commensurate with the potential of both sides. Vietnam hopes to be able to negotiate soon and sign Free Trade Agreement with Israel. Israel’s Minister of Economy Naftali Bennett expects bilateral trade volume will far exceed the approximately US$ 1 billion/year at present. Having the same point with the Minister Bennett, Commercial and Economic Counselor of Israel in Vietnam Tzafrir Assaf also said Vietnam has become a very attractive destination for small and medium technological businesses. According to the Israeli Ministry of Economy, this country's exporting to Vietnam reached US$ 702 million in 2013 and US$ 745 million in 2012; while importing US$ 413.2 million in 2013 and US$ 318 million in 2012.

19. Category: Online Language: Vietnamese Publication: Vietnam Investment Review Date: 10 October 2014 Page: http://www.vir.com.vn/israeli-billionaire-keen-on-cooperation-on-science-and- technology-with-vietnam.html http://www.vir.com.vn/israeli-billionaire-keen-on-cooperation-on-science-and- technology-with-vietnam.html Type: Article

21. Israeli billionaire keen on cooperation on science and technology with Vietnam Igal Ahouvi, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel had a meeting with Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan and his team on the ocassion of Vietnamese delegation visit to Israel recently. The Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan had visited and met with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Tel Aviv (Israel) within framework of his visit to Israel and attend the first Intergovernmental Committee meeting of the two countries on October 1. On this occasion, Vietnam's delegation attended an intimate luncheon with representatives of Israel's government organisations and biggest enterprises in the field of science and technology that was held by IgalAhouvi, the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel. Ahouvi is known as a famous Israeli businessman, and was appointed as the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel, Haifa city since February 2014. He is also highly reputed in the European and American real estate markets, and in Vietnam he is the investor of Alma Vacation Ownership project in costal Nha Trang city of Khanh Hoa province. The meeting with minister Quan and his delegation was one of Ahouvi activities to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Israel in general and promote Vietnamese economy in particular. At the meeting with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel, Quan had emphasised on the position and role of science and technology in the industrialisation and modernisation of the country. He also noted about the lessons of successfulnational development based on science and technology from Israel and other countries in the world. Furthermore, he discussed about the development situation as well as difficulties and challenges in the development of science and technology in the two countries, and the efforts of the Ministry of Science and Technology in promoting innovation, improving the efficiency of scientific and technological activities in Vietnam in recent years.

22. Category: Online Language: Vietnamese Publication: Thoi bao online Date: 10 October 2014 Page: http://thoibaoonline.vn/kinh-doanh/ban-tin-tai-chinh/lanh-su-danh-du-viet-nam- tai-israel-tiep-phai-doan-viet-nam-nhan-chuyen-sang-tham-israel.htmlhttp://thoibaoonline.vn/kinh-doanh/ban-tin-tai-chinh/lanh-su-danh-du-viet-nam- tai-israel-tiep-phai-doan-viet-nam-nhan-chuyen-sang-tham-israel.html Type: Article

23. The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel welcoming Vietnam’s delegation in the visit to Israel The Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan had visited and met with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Tel Aviv (Israel) within framework of his visit to Israel and attend the first Intergovernmental Committee meeting of the two countries on 1 st October 2014. On this occasion, Vietnam's delegation attended an intimate luncheon with representatives of Israel's government organizations and enterprises in the field of Science and Technology that was held by Mr. Igal Ahouvi, the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel. Mr Igal Ahouvi is known as a famous Israeli businessman, was appointed as the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Israel, Haifa City since February 2014. He is also highly reputed in the European and American real estate markets, and in Vietnam he is the investor of Alma Vacation Ownership project in Nha Trang that has been invested nearly US$ 300 million (http://alma.vn/). The meeting with Vietnam Minister and delegation is one of his activities in order to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Israel in general and promote Vietnamese economy in particular.http://alma.vn/ At the meeting with officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel, the Minister had emphasized on the position and role of science and technology in the industrialization and modernization of the country. He also noted about the lessons of successful national development based on science and technology from Israel and other countries in the world that we need to learn. Furthermore, he also discussed about the development situation as well as difficulties and challenges in the development of science and technology in our country, and the efforts of the Ministry of Science and Technology in promoting innovation, improving the efficiency of scientific and technological activities in Vietnam in recent years. He also encouraged officers and employees of Vietnam Embassy in Israel continue to strive to build good long-term relationship with Israel, especially in advising the Government on the long-term development and cooperation strategy with Israel, support for Vietnam’s enterprises and organizations to have favorable conditions in business cooperation and transfer of scientific and technological advances with Israeli partners.