VOV.VN - The Vietnam - Australia friendship food and culture festival 2023 officially opened in Hanoi on May 31, with the event providing delegates and students with interesting experiences about the unique cultures and cuisines of both Vietnam and Australia.

Queensland, Australia’s second biggest state, is developing a new international cooperation strategy, which is expected to make Vietnam one of its top five priority partner countries, local officials have unveiled.

A seminar was held in Sydney on May 24 to introduce and popularise new investment opportunities in Binh Phuoc, a southern Vietnamese province of great potential, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties this year.

VOV.VN - Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) with support from the Australian Department of Education, has delivered the Australia – Vietnam Higher Education Partnerships in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, connecting more than 150 Australian and Vietnamese institutions to exchange ideas and explore partnerships.

The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City hosted the annual 'Taste of Australia' Gala – a celebration of Australia’s world-class food and beverages in Vietnam – on May 18.

VOV.VN - Australia newspaper Herald Sun recently published an article by Cathy Finch highlighting her thrilling travel experience when exploring the numerous winding roads throughout the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang by motorcycle.

VOV.VN - Vietnam-Australia relations have seen steady growth over recent years, with two-way trade reaching US$15.7 billion in 2022, up 26.7% on-year, thereby making Australia the nation’s seventh largest trading partner, while Vietnam represents Australia's 10th largest trading partner.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 51,400 tonnes of cashew worth US$305.48 million throughout April, representing a rise of 5.6% in volume and 5.2% in value compared to April last year and reaching the highest level since October 2021, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The 8th diplomatic – defence strategic dialogue at the deputy ministerial level between Vietnam and Australia was held in Hanoi on May 11.

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City has signed an agreement with Australia’s Deakin University to optimise the study abroad journey.