Vietnamese Minister of National Defense Gen. Phan Van Giang has invited leaders of Australia’s defense establishment and defense industry companies to attend the third Vietnam International Defense Expo in December.

Australia is emerging as one of Vietnam’s key tourism source markets, with visitor arrivals steadily increasing, staying longer, spending relatively more, and showing strong interest in local culture, cuisine, nature and authentic experiences.

General Secretary and President To Lam and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese exchanged three joint statements and witnessed the signing of seven cooperation documents between the two countries in Canberra on August 11.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

General Secretary and State President To Lam met Australian business leaders in Canberra on August 12, highlighting cooperation opportunities in strategic minerals, high technology and innovation.

General Secretary and President To Lam called for a stronger, more strategic Vietnam-Australia partnership in science, technology, innovation and human resources at the Techconnect Forum in Sydney on August 10.

General Secretary and President To Lam hosted a reception in Sydney on August 10 for prominent Vietnamese intellectuals and scientists who are members of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA).

Vietnam-Australia ties are becoming increasingly substantive and effective, particularly in areas crucial to both countries’ future competitiveness and prosperity, General Secretary and President To Lam has said.

General Secretary and President To Lam attended a ceremony organised by Vietnam Airlines on August 10 evening (local time) to mark 35 years of air and tourism connectivity between Vietnam and Australia.

General Secretary and President To Lam received Nicholas Moore, Australia’s Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, in Sydney on August 10, within the framework of his state visit to Australia.

Vietnam and Australia are looking to expand investment and cooperation in developing a sustainable rice value chain in the Mekong Delta, while promoting collaboration in education, science and technology, and human resources development.

Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn hosted a welcome ceremony in Canberra on August 11 morning for General Secretary and President To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation who are paying a state visit to Australia from August 9-12.

Party Chief and President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on August 9 evening (local time), beginning a four-day state visit to Australia at the invitation of Governor-General Sam Mostyn.