Vietnam is a key priority in Australia’s regional economic strategy. Speaking on the sidelines of last week’s Australia-Vietnam Alumni Business Forum 2025 in HCMC, Ms. Sarah Hooper, Australia’s Consul-General, shared insights with The Saigon Times on Australia’s investment in Southeast Asia. The Saigon Times: What is Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040? Ms. Sarah Hooper: Australia’s security, prosperity, and economic future are intimately linked with Southeast Asia. Australia’s “Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040” is a plan to strengthen economic ties with the world’s most dynamic region. It reflects Australia’s strong commitment to working closely with Southeast Asia—and Vietnam in particular—to build a future of shared prosperity. This strategy is more than just a policy document—it is a practical roadmap to boost trade, attract investment, create jobs, and support a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. At its heart, the strategy is about partnership—working together to seize new opportunities and ensure both Australia and Southeast Asia—and Vietnam—grow and succeed together. Among the sectors Australian businesses are investing in Vietnam, are there any priority areas for expansion? We see opportunities in Vietnam across all 10 priority sectors identified in the “Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040” report. Four […]
Vietnam is a key priority in Australia’s regional economic strategy. Speaking on the sidelines of last week’s Australia-Vietnam Alumni Business Forum 2025 in HCMC, Ms. Sarah Hooper, Australia’s Consul-General, shared insights with The Saigon Times on Australia’s investment in Southeast Asia. The Saigon Times: What is Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040? Ms. Sarah Hooper: Australia’s security, prosperity, and economic future are intimately linked with Southeast Asia. Australia’s “Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040” is a plan to strengthen economic ties with the world’s most dynamic region. It reflects Australia’s strong commitment to working closely with Southeast Asia—and Vietnam in particular—to build a future of shared prosperity. This strategy is more than just a policy document—it is a practical roadmap to boost trade, attract investment, create jobs, and support a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. At its heart, the strategy is about partnership—working together to seize new opportunities and ensure both Australia and Southeast Asia—and Vietnam—grow and succeed together. Among the sectors Australian businesses are investing in Vietnam, are there any priority areas for expansion? We see opportunities in Vietnam across all 10 priority sectors identified in the “Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040” report. Four […]
Vietnam is a key priority in Australia’s regional economic strategy. Speaking on the sidelines of last week’s Australia-Vietnam Alumni Business Forum 2025 in HCMC, Ms. Sarah Hooper, Australia’s Consul-General, shared insights with The Saigon Times on Australia’s investment in Southeast Asia. The Saigon Times: What is Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040? Ms. Sarah Hooper: Australia’s security, prosperity, and economic future are intimately linked with Southeast Asia. Australia’s “Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040” is a plan to strengthen economic ties with the world’s most dynamic region. It reflects Australia’s strong commitment to working closely with Southeast Asia—and Vietnam in particular—to build a future of shared prosperity. This strategy is more than just a policy document—it is a practical roadmap to boost trade, attract investment, create jobs, and support a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. At its heart, the strategy is about partnership—working together to seize new opportunities and ensure both Australia and Southeast Asia—and Vietnam—grow and succeed together. Among the sectors Australian businesses are investing in Vietnam, are there any priority areas for expansion? We see opportunities in Vietnam across all 10 priority sectors identified in the “Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040” report. Four […]
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HCMC - The Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technology Center (AVSTC) was officially inaugurated in Hanoi this morning, June 11, marking a new step in high-tech cooperation...
Vietnam and Australia should weigh signing a bilateral trade and investment agreement to boost two-way trade to US$20 billion, reported the Vietnam News Agency.
HCMC – Vietnam and Australia should weigh signing a bilateral trade and investment agreement to boost two-way trade to US$20 billion, reported the Vietnam...
HCMC - The Australian Consulate General in HCMC held the Taste of Australia 2025 on April 12, a full-day celebration featuring a cooking competition,...
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HCMC - The Vietnam-Australia Startup & Innovation Association (VASIA) has been launched in the Australian city of Melbourne to foster collaboration in the startup...