Vietnam's Prime Minister pays official visit to Australia

Minh Nguyen

Mar 07, 2024 / 09:29 AM

The visit is the first paid by a Vietnamese government leader to Australia for the past seven years.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today [March 7] hosted a welcome ceremony outside Parliament House in Canberra for Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the official visit to the country.

The guards of honors get ready to welcome Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Photo: Baoquocte

The honorable band welcomes the Vietnamese prime minister. Photo: Nhat Bac/VGP

Cannon salute to welcome Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Photo: Nhat Bac/VGP

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspects a guard of honor. Photo: Baoquocte

Overview of the welcome ceremony. Photo: Baoquocte

The Vietnamese delegation and Australian high-ranking officials at the ceremony. Photo: Nhat Bac/VGP

Vietnamese athletes depart to Thailand for SEA Games 33

Vietnam’s national sports delegation departed for Thailand today, bringing a force of nearly 1,200 athletes, coaches and experts to compete at Southeast Asia’s largest sporting event.

07 Dec, 07:38 PM

Thailand-Vietnam relations largely shaped by royal legacies: Ambassador

Thailand and Vietnam are enjoying the most resilient relations in Southeast Asia with foundation built on political trust, expanded economic cooperation and vibrant people-to-people ties.

05 Dec, 09:28 PM

Vietnam surpasses national target with 1.4 billion new trees in five years

Vietnam has exceeded its nationwide tree-planting target by nearly 44%, marking one of the most successful large-scale reforestation efforts in the world.

05 Dec, 09:09 PM

Vietnam urged to reshape economic strategy for 2026-2030 breakthrough

A new growth model built on total factor productivity, investment efficiency, scientific progress and innovation is expected to drive the country forward.

05 Dec, 09:03 PM

Vietnam Airlines launches direct Hanoi–Cebu flights to strengthen regional tourism links

Vietnam Airlines has opened a new direct route from Hanoi to Cebu, expanding its Southeast Asian network and creating a faster travel connection between Vietnam and the Philippines.

04 Dec, 10:56 AM

Brunei urged to share information on maritime law enforcement

During the visit, the two sides inked three cooperation documents covering maritime cooperation, fisheries and efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

02 Dec, 02:47 PM

Vietnam opens select casinos to eligible citizens under new rules

A recent government resolution reportedly allows eligible Vietnamese citizens to enter certain casino projects. What does Resolution No. 8/2025/NQ-CP provide, how will the pilot scheme operatea and what regulatory obligations must casinos follow?

01 Dec, 10:20 PM

Vietnam cements great friendship with Laos in Party chief’s state visit

The visit is one of Vietnam’s most important external activities in 2025 with the participation of nine Politburo members, including the prime minister and permanent members of the Party Secretariat.

01 Dec, 08:07 PM