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Australia’s ties with Vietnam are important in their own right – not just in relation to the US and China

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent trip to Vietnam is a recognition that Australia’s relationship with the Southeast Asian nation is important on its own terms – not just in how it relates our broader relationships with the United States and China.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2023

Chinese ships leave Vietnam waters after US-China talks

A Chinese research ship and its escort, which operated for nearly a month in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, left those waters on Monday night, vessel-tracking experts said, just after high-level U.S.-China talks.

Reuters · Jun 6, 2023

Family of Sydney man Chau Van Kham have new hope for freedom after PM flags prisoner transfer from Vietnam

The family of a retired Sydney baker jailed in Vietnam for 12 years on "terrorism" offences express new hope for his freedom after Anthony Albanese's visit to the South-East Asian nation.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2023

Australians facing death penalty in Vietnam granted clemency: PM

Two Australians who were facing the death penalty in Vietnam have been granted clemency, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

The New Daily · Jun 5, 2023

Two Australians facing death penalty in Vietnam granted clemency, Albanese says

Prime minister hails ‘substantial breakthrough’ for the pair after his visit to south-east Asia

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2023

Two Australians who faced the death penalty granted clemency in Vietnam, says Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says two Australian citizens who faced the death penalty in Vietnam have now been granted clemency.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2023

Phu Quoc — Vietnam’s best kept secret?

Vicky Jessop heads off the beaten tourist track to sample Vietnam’s hottest new resort

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2023

Bye Singapore, hello Malaysia: Expats chase cheaper living costs

Lower living costs in cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh are attracting some expats away from Singapore.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2023

PM returns from Vietnam after boosting ties with region

Anthony Albanese will arrive back in Australia following an Asian tour where he celebrated diplomatic ties and spruiked future opportunities.

The New Daily · Jun 4, 2023

Australia and Vietnam sign $105m decarbonisation agreement as Anthony Albanese looks to become closer friends with Hanoi

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he wants Vietnam to become one of Australia's "top-tier" partners as he wraps up a two-day visit to Hanoi after signing a raft of agreements, including a package to help Vietnam decarbonise its economy.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2023