Vietnam and Australia have agreed to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, targeting US$20 billion in bilateral trade and expanding cooperation in technology, innovation, security and green growth.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and Colombia has promptly implemented citizen protection measures following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Choco province of Colombia on August 10.

Vietnam and Australia are strengthening financial cooperation, policy dialogue and coordination as Vietnam prepares to host APEC 2027.

Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO, will add 60,000 seats during the National Day (September 2) holiday, bringing its total capacity to nearly 725,000 seats across its network to meet rising travel demand.

The Law on E-Commerce and the Government’s Decree No. 248/2026/ND-CP, both of which took effect on July 1, 2026, provide an important legal framework for the development of the sector in a new phase.

Vietnam–Australia education cooperation is entering a new phase, expanding beyond student exchanges to high-quality workforce development, joint research, technology and innovation.

Vietnam is accelerating the restructuring of State capital in State-owned enterprises (SOEs), with a new framework setting different ownership thresholds by industry and requiring plans for the 2026-30 period to be completed this month.

HCM City will integrate IoT sensors and smart monitoring into transport infrastructure to improve traffic safety and detect violations.

Vietnam and the US are stepping up cooperation in wartime records, technology and resources to accelerate the search for and identification of fallen Vietnamese soldiers’ remains.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten discussed and agreed on new directions to deepen bilateral relations during their high-level phone talks on August 11.

At present, fresh fruits from Vietnam are available mainly at some premium supermarkets, Asian food stores, and importers serving foreign communities in Istanbul and Ankara; they have yet to gain widespread market access.

The Government is prioritising resources for the planned Hai Phong-Ha Long-Mong Cai railway, which is expected to connect with China’s Fangchenggang-Dongxing railway, helping strengthen strategic cross-border transport between the two countries.

General Secretary and President To Lam inaugurated the first Vietnam House in Australia and the South Pacific, calling on overseas Vietnamese to strengthen community ties and contribute their expertise and resources to national development.

Vietnam and Australia are seeking stronger cooperation in communications, digital trade, cybersecurity, education and people-to-people exchanges as their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership continues to deepen.

Vietnam has provided 100 billion VND (US$3.82 million) in humanitarian aid to Cuba, underscoring the longstanding solidarity between the two countries on the 100th birth anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

Vietnam and Australia are seeking deeper financial cooperation, focusing on policy dialogue, public financial management, sustainable finance and coordination as Vietnam prepares to host APEC 2027.

Vietnamese banks are cutting borrowing costs and expanding preferential lending for SMEs and priority sectors as the Government seeks to channel more affordable credit into production and support faster economic growth.

Six months after the Politburo issued Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on Vietnamese culture development, Vietnam has added a law on cultural industries development to its legislative agenda.

The entire healthcare system will launch a pre-hospital emergency care service starting from next year as part of a newly approved Government project.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has signed Decision No. 1528/QD-TTg dated August 11, 2026, approving the national programme on artificial intelligence (AI) human resources development through 2030, with a vision to 2035.

Vietnam and Australia are expanding cooperation in personnel training, policy research and development governance as their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership enters a new phase.

Lawmakers on August 12 discussed establishing Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh cities, with the Government seeking to develop them into major economic growth poles.

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Vietnam and New Zealand are seeking to boost trade by opening markets and removing barriers following the upgrade of bilateral ties.

General Secretary and State President To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Canberra at noon on August 12, concluding their four-day state visit to Australia and departing for a state visit to New Zealand.