The Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC) is a centrepiece of Australia’s development partnership with Vietnam, as set out in a joint Prime Ministers’ statement in August 2019. It is a symbol of the trust between Australia and Vietnam

The VAC is a flagship leadership capability development program and policy advisory and research services are established, and bilateral partnership is strengthened. The VAC attracts high level leaders from the government, academia, research and private sector and is seen as a centre of choice for engagement in priority areas for both governments.

The VAC will:

1. Strengthen Vietnam’s leadership and improve public sector management skills and evidence informed policy to promote national development and international engagement.
2. Build a stronger, more positive and sustainable relationship between Vietnam and Australia based on shared interests and mutual benefits

The VAC is being delivered though the Aus4Skills Program in Vietnam by managing contractor Tetra Tech International Development on behalf of the Australian Government and in partnership with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and other Vietnamese agencies.