VOV.VN - Australia has committed to share 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with Vietnam, with the first shipment of more than 400,000 doses due to arrive this week.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese shrimp exports surged by 14% to reach US$2.2 billion during the opening seven months of the year, especially in markets which have signed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the nation thanks to the implementation of preferential tariffs.

VOV.VN - The country made up the second largest supplier of wooden furniture to Australia during the first half of the year, with export turnover reaching US$103.1 million in the reviewed period, representing a year-on-year rise of 72.1%, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Vietnam earned US$46.5 million and US$13.2 million from exporting vegetables and fruits, and rice to Australia in the seven months of this year, up over 45% and 37% year-on-year, respectively.

VOV.VN - The Anti-Dumping Commission of Australia (ADC) has announced the fifth extension granted to issue the final report relating to an investigation into the alleged dumping and subsidisation of painted steel strapping from China and Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A dramatic shift occurring in product structure has served to boost the export value of Vietnamese peppers, with the country exporting 154,000 tonnes of peppers worth approximately US$500 million during the first half of the year.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam vs Australia match in the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup is likely to take place at My Dinh national stadium in Hanoi without fans due to COVID-19 fears.

VOV.VN - Australia imported a total of six tonnes of tea worth US$74,000 from Vietnam during the opening six months of the year, representing year-on-year increases of 62.1% in volume and 85% in value, according to figures released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Australia increased its imports of Vietnamese shrimp products during the first half of the year, while simultaneously decreasing its imports from Thailand and China, according to details released by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

A conference to promote cooperation in information and technology between Vietnam and Australia took place virtually from August 10-12, attracting the participation of IT firms from both countries.