South Korea, Israel to Establish $80 Million Fund for DeepTech Investments
The fund, known as the NH-OC Global Open Innovation fund, will focus on investing in approximately 25-30 startups.
Israel Expands Quota of Foreign Agricultural Workers
Israeli workers who might have filled the gaps have been called up for military reserve duty.
Malaysia Bans Israeli Linked Ships From Its Ports As Red Sea Tensions Rise
Attacks have increased the cost of shipping to Israel as transportation companies pull out of the Bab el-Mandeb route. Israel’s economy relies on seaborne trade.
Israel, Japan Explore Possible Free Trade Deal
Nishimura brought a trade delegation of 80 Japanese company representatives as Tokyo and Jerusalem explore a possible free trade agreement that would expand their $3.3 billion commercial relationship.
Israeli Firm Completes Upgrades to Philippine Naval Shipyard
Israel Shipyards Ltd. transferred the documents and keys of a newly-refurbished shipyard to the Philippine Navy's possession on Wednesday.
Israeli Doctor Volunteering in Nepal Killed by Marauding Elephant
Buikner was interning at Beersheva’s Soroka Medical Center and traveled to Nepal with a delegation of other young Israeli doctors volunteering at local hospitals.
South Korea Helping Restore Sebastia Antiquities Site… as a ‘Palestinian’ Heritage Site
This is part of the Palestinian Authority's steps to erase all vestiges of Jewish history from Judea and Samaria.
Japanese Firm Determined to Keep ‘Nazi-Tainted’ Van Gogh
According to heir's lawsuit, Sompo’s predecessor purchased the picture “in reckless disregard of its provenance, including Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s forced sale of the painting in Nazi Germany in 1934.”
Since China’s Crackdown on Tech, Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Lives in Tokyo, Visits Israel
Ma has virtually vanished from public view since he publicly chastised Chinese regulators two years ago.
Taliban Approves Restoration of Historic Synagogue in Herat
"We want to prove that we are tolerant and accepting of one another, we seek peace and we are not extremists,” said Zalmay Safa, the head of Herat’s department for safeguarding of historic monuments.
Hamas Sending Students to Malaysia for Cyber Warfare Training
Report: Hamas setting up bases for training in East Asian countries, including the Philippines.
Malaysian Police Arrest Alleged Mossad Ring After Hamas ‘Asset’ Kidnapped
The Israeli espionage agency reportedly believes the target works for the terror group's' Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades "armed wing."
Israel’s Elbit Systems Wins $120 Million Contract to Supply UAVs to Thailand
The Israeli defense firm will provide the Royal Thai Navy with the advanced Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol unmanned aerial vehicle.
South Korea Ratifies Free Trade Agreement with Israel
This is the first-ever FTA between Israel and a country in Asia.
Japan to Trial Israeli, US drones
The American-made Switchblade and Israeli-made Harop attack UAVs are expected to be deployed.
Israel Aerospace Industries, Hyundai to Supply Philippine Navy with Radar Systems
Modular in construction, the Alpha 3D radar will be integrated with the ships’ combat-management systems.
MKs Visit Indonesia for First Time
This is the first time MKs visited Indonesia, a country with which Israel has no diplomatic relations.
Singapore Opens First Jewish Museum, Highlighting 200 Years of History
The museum is located next to the Maghain Aboth Synagogue, Asia’s second-largest and Southeast Asia’s oldest synagogue.
As Fizuli International Airport Opens in War-Torn Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Share Dream of Asian...
Close to one million Azerbaijanis were displaced from Karabakh during the First Karabakh War (1988-1994).
Lost No More: 235 Bnei Menashe Made Aliyah
Currently, 6,500 Bnei Menashe are awaiting their return to the Jewish homeland.
Jerusalem Names New Square for a Japanese Diplomat, Righteous Among the Nations
Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Leon said, “The Righteous Among the Nations Chiyona Sugihara did everything in his power and worked tirelessly to save Jews from the clutches of the Nazis, at no small a personal price.”
The Sugihara Exclusion: Israel Bites the Hand that Fed Jews
Israeli bureaucrats have denied visas for the son of a righteous gentile to attend a Jerusalem ceremony in his father’s honor.
Israeli Expert: Fizuli International Airport Marks the Recovery of Azerbaijan’s War Torn Region
Fizuli, on Iran's border, was one of the cities that were destroyed during the First Karabakh War.
Rosh Hashanah Greetings from Azerbaijan
“Passersby, regardless of their religious affiliation, always congratulate us on Rosh Hashanah.”
New Azerbaijani Trade Office in Tel Aviv May Lead to Full-Fledged Embassy
Israel sold Azerbaijan SandCat-Stormer armored vehicles with 12.7 mm NSV machine guns, anti-tank guided missiles SPIKE-ER, NLOS, LAHAT, 120 mm SPEAR mortars, and numerous UAVs.
South Korea Endorses IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
South Korea is the first country in Asia to endorse the official definition, reported Akiva Tor, Israel’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.
Israeli Judoka Praises Saudi Opponent for ‘Bravery’ in Face of Calls to Boycott Match
As of last Monday, it was still unclear whether or not Al-Qahtani would face Hershko.
Israel Celebrates Olympic Bronze Medals in Judo
Israel beat Russia 4:1 in the group event that was held for the first time this year, and 11 of its team members were awarded a medal.
Taiwan to Open Extensive Jewish Community Center, Kosher Restaurant
Construction of the $16 million facility started in 2020.
Saudi Journalists Encourage Judoka to Face Israeli Opponent in Olympics
Othman Al-Omeir, the editor of the news website Elaph, tweeted: “I support Tahani Al-Qahtani, whether she wins or loses. It will be a disgrace [only] if she withdraws.”