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Vietnam Australia Centre: A symbol of trust
The Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC) is a symbol of trust, a bridge of shared knowledge and experience, between Australia and Viet Nam. By Quentin Derrick, VAC International Director and Nguyen Manh Hung, VAC National Director In 2018, Viet Nam and Australia elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership. This is the first step towards
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Australia – Vietnam cooperating in a changing world
Australia and Vietnam convened a forum on 22 August 2023 bringing together over 600 Vietnamese and Australian policymakers, government officials, industry experts, and thought leaders to share insights and possibilities on key regional priorities. The event was opened by Senator the Honourable Penny Wong, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Professor Dr Nguyen Xuan Thang,
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Vietnam Australia Centre holds roundtable discussion on middle powers
As part of the increasing engagement of Vietnam-Australia Centre (VAC) in facilitating sharing of expertise and knowledge between Vietnam and Australia on regional security and strategic matters, VAC hosted a roundtable discussion entitled “The role of middle powers in response to major power competition” on 14 November 2023 at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy
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Consolidating governance and public sector leadership through a study mission to Australia
The Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC) is working with partners to promote people to people and institutional linkages between Australia and Vietnam, a key part of the bilateral relations. A recent highlight was the study mission to Australia for 17 Vietnamese leaders and managers who exchanged knowledge and experience on governance and public sector leadership with
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Vietnam among focuses in DFAT’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040
As 2023 recognises 50 years of Australia Vietnam diplomatic relations, the recent release of the Southeast Asia Economic Strategy 2040 by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) further solidifies this strong relationship by acknowledging the importance of Vietnam – Australia economic relations. In the document foreword, Australian Special Envoy for Southeast Asia,
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Vietnam Australia Centre supports research on tourism development in Lao Cai
A seminar on tourism development for Bac Ha District, Lao Cai Province was recently organised by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) with support from the Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC). Key attendants included Dr. Hoang Giang, Deputy Secretary of Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee, representatives of provincial departments and branches, Bac Ha
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