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Vietnam's export price of rice suffers dramatic decrease

The average price of rice exports during the first nine months of the year suffered a sharp decline of 13.4 per cent to US$435.6 per tonne, according to the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority.

Opportunities to strike up partnerships with Australian companies

On the occassion of PM Scott Morrison's official visit to Vietnam, Vietnamese and Australian businesses had a chance to explore partnership opportunities.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomes new Australian ambassador

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received new Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie in Hanoi on August 22.

Australia crowned champion at AFF U18 Championship 2019

Australia became the champion of the AFF U18 Championship 2019 after defeating Malaysia 1-0 in the final round on August 19.

Australian PM’s visit to Vietnam to open new prospects for bilateral ties

The upcoming visit of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to open up new prospects for Vietnam-Australia ties, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Ngo Huong Nam.

Australia, US, Japan concerned about Chinese behaviour in East Sea

The foreign ministers of Australia, the US and Japan have expressed their "serious concern" over "credible reports of disruptive activities in relation to longstanding oil and gas projects" in the East Sea.

Friendship Order bestowed upon Australian Ambassador

Outgoing Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick was presented with a Friendship Order of the Vietnamese State at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 26.

Vietnam, Australia enhance training of senior officials

The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia will work together to intensify the training of senior officials for Vietnam.

 

Vietnamese horror comedy released in US, Australia

Vietnamese horror-comedy Lật Mặt: Nhà Có Khách (Face Off: The Walking Guests) will appear in selected cinemas in the US from May 10 and in Australia from May 15. 

 

Australia, Ireland launch competition for technologies that improve rural women’s lives

 On Wednesday, the embassies of Australia and Ireland jointly launched a national competition for concepts and innovations beneficial for rural women.

Australia is sweltering through record-breaking heat. And the worst is yet to come

 Farmer Wayne Dunford was already feeling worn down. He'd battled through 18 months of some of the worst drought he'd seen in his half a century on the land.

Australia seizes squirrels 'smuggled on plane from Bali'

 A man was intercepted at an Australian airport after flying from Indonesia with two live squirrels smuggled in his luggage, 

Australia remains first-choice destination for Vietnamese students

 VietNamNet Bridge – Australia remains the first-choice destination for students from Vietnam, according to the Australian Consulate in HCM City.

Strawberry needle scare: Australia probe as 'vicious crime' widens

 Australia has ordered an investigation into the discovery of sewing needles hidden in strawberries, amid growing alarm over scares across the country.

Huawei and ZTE handed 5G network ban in Australia

 Chinese smartphone maker Huawei says the Australian government has banned it from providing 5G technology for the country's wireless networks.

Scott Morrison to be Australian PM as Malcolm Turnbull ousted

 Scott Morrison is to be Australia's new prime minister after Malcolm Turnbull was forced out by party rivals in a bruising leadership contest.

Toddler mauled by dog dies in Australia

 A 14-month-old girl has died after she was attacked by a dog in Australia, police say.

PM’s visits create milestones in ties with New Zealand, Australia

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visits to New Zealand and Australia from March 12-18 have created milestones, lifting relations between Vietnam and the two countries to a new height, said a senior diplomat.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc wraps up visits to New Zealand, Australia

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi early in the morning March 19, concluding his official visits to New Zealand and Australia where he also attended the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to tour New Zealand, Australia

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse will pay official visits to New Zealand from March 12-14 and Australia from March 14-18.