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Indonesian authorities have dismantled an international human smuggling network that facilitated the illegal departure of foreign nationals to Australia via Indonesia.

In Sydney in particular, this passion is evident in the long queues in front of banh mi shops across the city, especially in areas such as Cabramatta, Marrickville and Ryde.

As Chairman of the Vietnamese Association of Scholars and Experts in Australia (VASEA), Professor Nghiem Duc Long, Director of the Centre for Environmental and Water Research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), said VASEA members have recently been enabled to contribute in areas aligned with their expertise through multiple channels, including host-country institutions and direct exchanges with Vietnamese agencies.

The event was designed as a strategic bridge rather than a purely academic contest, enabling research conducted in Australia to address Vietnam’s practical development needs.

Speaking at the ceremony, Nguyen Thanh Ha, Consul General of Vietnam in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, praised the dedication of young Vietnamese living in the region. She emphasised that the success of Xuan Que Huong was built not only on its colourful performances, but also on the strong sense of responsibility and tireless behind-the-scenes efforts of students and volunteers.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 15 sent a message of sympathy to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese over a shooting that occurred on December 14 at Bondi beach in Sydney, New South Wales, resulting in multiple civilian casualties.

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.

VNAT Deputy Director Ha Van Sieu stressed that Vietnam is recognised as one of the top travel destinations in Southeast Asia, offering endless beauty and rich cultural heritage, where visitors can explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, relax on tropical beaches stretching over 3,000 km nationwide, and enjoy world-class hotels, resorts, and entertainment services.

Activities at the 2025 Autumn Economic Forum, Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha's official visits to New Zealand and Australia, and response to Storm Koto are among news highlights on November 26 evening.

Ha welcomed enterprises from both sides to strengthen connections, affirming Vietnam’s commitment to create a favourable investment environment for New Zealand and Australian businesses, particularly for high-quality, technologically advanced projects.

Sen. Lt. Gen. Le Quang Minh, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), proposed that Australia share its experience and apply advanced technologies in research, data aggregation, investigation, classification, extraction of information, and the preservation of records to support Vietnam’s efforts to search for and repatriate the remains of its fallen soldiers.

The charity, registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), launched the campaign after Vietnam was struck by two severe typhoons, Bualoi and Matmo, in late September 2025, causing widespread damage across northern and central provinces.

The exercise is part of a capacity-building effort to improve interoperability and coordination between the two militaries. It includes disaster mitigation simulations in which Indonesian and Australian troops operate under a unified command structure to strengthen their humanitarian mission capabilities.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam highlighted SunRice’s latest joint project with ACIAR on building a sustainable rice value chain for smallholder farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.

The course, which will runs until November 14 at the department’s headquarters in Hanoi, is designed to provide fundamental knowledge and professional skills in UN peacekeeping for female officers from the Vietnam People’s Army and several other UN member countries.

The Vietnamese and Australian PMs agreed to step up all-level mutual visits and enhance coordination to contribute more actively and substantively to regional peace, stability, and cooperation.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam emphasised the importance of enhancing connections and cooperation among business associations and groups interested in Vietnam across Australia.

Australia is providing up to 3 million AUD in humanitarian assistance to Vietnam following Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, as these consecutive typhoons have led to widespread destruction and flooding across northern and central Vietnam.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), and Deputy Minister of National Defence, affirmed that Vietnam always treasures relations with Australia, and highly values Australia’s role and potential in the international and regional affairs.

Australian Consul General in HCM City Sarah Hooper said Australia’s key cooperation areas - science and technology, digital transformation, and initiatives on climate, environment, and energy - closely align with HCM City’s priorities, emphasising that the southern economic hub remains a central focus of Australia–Vietnam economic relations.