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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam said he hopes that the Canberra administration will continue welcoming Vietnamese delegations for visits and working sessions, viewing such exchanges as vital for enhancing cooperation and understanding between the two nations.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Australia in March last year has laid a solid foundation for advancing and deepening bilateral cooperation; and served as a crucial basis for both countries to enhance their roles and contribute to stability and development in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man applauded the growing cooperation between the two legislatures, citing the visit by Senate President Sue Lines and exchanges among parliamentary friendship groups, female and young parliamentarians.
Vietnam’s holding of an important position within a high-standard international organisation like the OECD demonstrates a step to realise the foreign policy outlined at the 13th National Party Congress and in Directive 25-CT/TW on promoting and elevating multilateral diplomacy by 2030, issued by the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat.
Indonesia is committed to finalising the ratification process of the defence cooperation agreement that was agreed upon last year, and continuing discussions on ways to improve and enhance collaboration in this area, said Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
During his visit to BOKU on May 14, the ambassador highlighted that promoting smart and sustainable agriculture is a top priority within Vietnam’s strategy for sustainable agricultural and rural development for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.
One of significant topics in their discussion was Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), a framework promoting low- and zero-emission vehicles. The standard is effective from January 1, with enforcement beginning on July 1.
Vietnamese businesses introduced their strengths and capabilities, and explored cooperation opportunities with Australian partners. Meanwhile, the Australian side expressed their interest in introducing advanced mining technologies to the country, bringing Vietnam’s high-quality building materials to the Australian market, and cooperating with Vietnamese partners to convert waste into fertiliser for agriculture and coal for steel production.
Australia has completed its risk assessment of Vietnamese pomelo and confirmed that the fruit meets the requirements for importation. This development is opening up major new opportunities for pomelo exports in the near future.
The completion of the report not only represents progress in market access negotiation but also demonstrates Vietnam’s improving capacity in crop cultivation and plant protection to meet stringent international biosecurity standards. Australia's recognition of Vietnam's biosecurity compliance capabilities will open opportunities for the staple.
The April 30, 1975 victory was a symbol of ardent patriotism, the strength of great national unity, the indomitable and heroic fighting spirit of the Vietnamese army and people, and the strong aspiration of the Vietnamese people for independence, freedom, peace and happiness.
As Vietnam moves toward a new era of national rise, the lessons drawn from the country’s historic journey toward reunification remain deeply relevant in navigating the challenges of digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence suggested Vietnam and Australia continue to effectively implement their agreed cooperation agenda, with a focus on increasing delegation exchanges and dialogue mechanisms, expanding training, especially in English language and military specialties for Vietnamese personnel and strengthening peacekeeping collaboration.
Festival goers learned about Vietnamese folk games and dances, “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional dress), and musical instruments, and enjoyed iconic Vietnamese dishes.
