australia

Australia takes China to WTO over wine duties

June 19, 2021 | 11:23

Australia will take China before the World Trade Organization over Beijing's imposition of crippling tariffs on Australian wine exports, it announced Saturday, in the latest sign of worsening tensions between the two countries.

Hoa Phat Group completes acquisition of Australia's Roper Valley iron ore mine

June 01, 2021 | 05:00

Vietnamese steel maker Hoa Phat Group today announced that it has taken over the Roper Valley iron ore mine project in Australia.

Australia eyes comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam

May 25, 2021 | 21:36

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressed his wish to elevate the Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership during an online talk with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh on May 25.

Australia enhances investment in innovation to Vietnam

May 18, 2021 | 17:36

$2.7 million of the Australian government has been committed to the knowledge and innovation of Vietnam in Aus4Innovation (2018-22).

VinFast to temporarily close Australian R&D division due to COVID-19

May 09, 2021 | 22:57

VinFast is planning to temporarily close its research and development (R&D) centre in Melbourne, Australia due to complications from the COVID-19 pandemic.

US hits vaccine milestone as NZealand, Australia open travel bubble

April 19, 2021 | 11:19

The hard-hit United States has passed a hopeful milestone as half its adults have had at least one Covid vaccine dose and from Monday all its over 18s will be eligible to get their shot.

International online education forum during COVID-19

April 14, 2021 | 09:35

Lecturers in 10 Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam are invited to participate in an international online education forum to be hosted by Australia’s University of Tasmania in June and September this year.

Landscape of outbound Vietnamese investment ventures

March 20, 2021 | 13:34

While COVID-19 ddversities are making some firms more prudent, but there are firms that do not hesitate in finding ways to tap into the global market potential.

Mutual merit in Australian investment

February 26, 2021 | 08:00

As Australia looks to diversify its economic and supply chains, Vietnam is a perfect partner for trade and investment opportunities.

Australia and Facebook in talks over sweeping news ban

February 19, 2021 | 16:02

Australia and Facebook held high-stakes talks Friday after the social media giant sparked global outrage by blacking out news for its Australian users, as Canberra insisted it wouldn't back down on a new law that would force the tech firm to pay for journalistic content.

Acceleration opportunity for Vietnamese AI startups

February 08, 2021 | 08:00

The AI Accelerator Challenge 2021 is officially open for registration.

Vietnam Corporate Pride Network officially launched

January 18, 2021 | 20:38

The Vietnam Corporate Pride Network has been launched to highlight the importance of advancing LGBTI rights and workplace inclusion practices in Vietnam.

Aussie golf great Norman returns to hospital for Covid-19 treatment

December 28, 2020 | 11:24

Australian golf legend Greg Norman returned to hospital for further treatment after testing positive for Covid-19, saying on Instagram he hoped it was his "final update on this Covid saga."

Embracing mutual benefits on the back of new deal

December 25, 2020 | 09:00

Vietnam and Australia are expected to enjoy flourishing economic ties as both are members of the recently-signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Chau Ta, vice president of AusCham Vietnam, shared the trends of Australian investment in Vietnam in light of the new agreement with VIR’s Thanh Van.