The meeting was held online with the full participation of AVPI’s Advisory Board, including representatives from the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, RMIT University (AVPI’s parent institution), Business Champion Louise Adams (appointed by the Australian government to promote investment and trade between Australia and Vietnam), and Asia Society Australia, a leading global advisory organisation.

In his remarks, Tam congratulated AVPI on a successful year, highlighting the opening of its Hanoi office in September during the visit of Australia’s Governor-General, Sam Mostyn. The ambassador noted that the conference comes at a key moment in Vietnam–Australia relations, as both countries have just completed the first year of the Plan of Action to Implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2024-2027) with impressive results, 98% of the 180 action lines were completed or on schedule, paving the way for more ambitious initiatives.

Tam proposed priority activities for the coming year, including strengthening high-level and other bilateral visits, organising trade and investment promotion events, hosting the first energy and resources ministerial dialogue, and promoting tourism through cultural exchange programmes, including a planned Australian tour in February 2026 by the Hue Royal Court Music Ensemble.

Established in 2022, AVPI serves as a forum for exchanging ideas among businesses, government agencies, non-profits, universities, and scholars in Australia on Vietnam. The institute acts as a platform for policy dialogue, focusing on research and insights on strategic relations and bilateral economic ties.

In March 2024, AVPI’s Advisory Board was formed to provide strategic guidance on the institute’s activities and to promote trade and exchanges between Australia and Vietnam. The board includes representatives from the economic sector, academia, and Australian government agencies.

Vietnamese PM lauds progress in ASEAN – Australia partnership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 28 joined leaders of ASEAN member states and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the 5th ASEAN – Australia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.