President To Lam commended Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski’s contributions to Vietnam-Australia ties during a reception in Hanoi for the ambassador on June 27.

Many overseas Vietnamese (OVs) living in Australia are delighted at the official visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, which they said, has brought a new breath of life with more hope and greater connection between those living far from the homeland.

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong discussed with visiting Governor of Australia’s Victoria state Linda Dessau ways to promote cooperation between the two sides, particularly in innovative startup and education, at a meeting on October 4.

The upcoming visit of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to open up new prospects for Vietnam-Australia ties, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Ngo Huong Nam.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem received Chief Minister of Australia’s Northern Territory Michael Gunner on November 9.

Ho Chi Minh City welcomes experts from New South Wales to visit and share their experiences in the fields of their strength, notably innovation, startup ecosystem development, and smart city building, a municipal official has said.

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan holds welcome ceremony for and talks with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia Tony Smith in Hanoi on July 23.

VN-Australia economic cooperation has seen strong expansion over the years. Australia is the 8th largest trade partner of Vietnam and ranked 19th among 125 countries and territories investing in VN.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse will pay official visits to New Zealand from March 12-14 and Australia from March 14-18.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has expressed wish to further strengthen ties with Australia within bilateral cooperation framework as well as at regional and global forums.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception in Canberra on November 29 for Australian students joining the New Colombo Plan (NCP) programme in Vietnam.