Australia, Vietnam partner in developing competitive electricity markets
The Australian embassy in Vietnam and the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Wednesday on collaboration to facilitate the development of competitive electricity markets.
Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam, Northern Territory complementarities present huge investment, cooperation potential: experts
Several complementarities between Vietnam and Australia’s Northern Territory present significant investment and cooperation potential in multiple sectors including animal breeding, meat processing, tourism and vocational training, experts say.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
'Good time' for Vietnam firms to increase presence in Australia’s Northern Territory
Australia’s Northern Territory has great potential for development, and Vietnamese businesses should stand ready to increase their presence in the territory, said Nguyen Ngoc My, vice chairman of the Vietnam's Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE) and chairman of the Northern Territory-Vietnam Business Council (NTVBC).
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Golden chance for Vietnam firms to boost links with Australia’s Northern Territory
The time is right for Vietnamese businesses to promote trade and investment cooperation with Australia in general and its Northern Territory in particular.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Priority areas in Australia’s Northern Territory
Australia’s Northern Territory government is working hard to make the economy stronger and more diverse through a range of initiatives, including the Population Growth Strategy, the Economic Development Framework, the Infrastructure Strategy, and target stimulus programs.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australia’s Northern Territory - a land of great potential
Australia’s Northern Territory is a land rich in resources, with many favorable conditions for the development of agriculture and tourism. It possesses huge untapped potential, and has high demand for labor and construction materials for infrastructure development.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Northern Territory investment cooperation seminar follows upgrade in Vietnam-Australia relations
Following the recent upgrading of Vietnam-Australia ties to that of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, The Investor and the Vietnam-Northern Territory Business Council (NTVBC) will organize a seminar in Hanoi on Thursday.
Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australia's future lies in ASEAN: scholar
Australia's future really lies in ASEAN, said Emeritus Professor Hal Hill from the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University.
Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australian miners look to develop mineral supply chains in Vietnam
Two Australian mining companies have expressed interest in tapping Vietnam’s large reserves and developing mineral supply chains in the country.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australia’s Corio Generation plans offshore wind energy projects in Vietnam
Corio Generation, an offshore wind energy branch of Australia’s Macquarie's Green Investment Group, plans to make infrastructure investments in Vietnam, said its Asia-Pacific (APAC) head Yi-Hua Lu.
Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australian companies plan to invest $5.18 billion in Malaysia
At the roundtable dialogue between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Australian companies in Melbourne on the sideline of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, major Australian groups have shown interest to invest a total of $5.18 billion in the Southeast Asian country.
Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam seeks to secure coal, LNG from Australia
Vietnam has reached an agreement with Australia for long-term supplies of minerals, especially coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for production of energy and fertilizers in the former.
Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australia becomes Vietnam’s 7th comprehensive strategic partner
Vietnam and Australia have announced the upgrade of their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the seventh the Southeast Asian country has signed so far.
Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australia forms $1.3 bln finance package to boost trade, investment with ASEAN
Australia on Tuesday announced its plan to increase investment in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by setting up a $1.3-billion finance package to boost trade and investment in the region.
Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australia pledges grants to support Australia-ASEAN relationship
The Australian Government will support 38 community, university and business projects to strengthen collaboration between Australia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) which have been awarded funding through the Australia-ASEAN Council and the Australia-Indonesia Institute.
Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
EVN subsidiary, Australian firm to cooperate in offshore wind power development
EVNGENCO 3, a subsidiary of state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN), and Australian offshore wind developer Corio Generation on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding on offshore wind power development in Vietnam.
Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam budget airline Vietjet launches Melbourne-Hanoi direct air link
Private carrier Vietjet announced the launch of direct flights between Melbourne and Hanoi at the Vietnam-Australia Business Forum 2024 held Tuesday in Melbourne.
Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australia, Southeast Asia strengthen climate change, energy cooperation
The Australian Government has announced that it will strengthen its cooperation with Southeast Asia through a new AUD10 million ($6.51 million) program named Climate and Clean Energy Window, designed to bolster their joint efforts on climate change and clean energy.
Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australia expands maritime cooperation with ASEAN
The Australian Government will invest AUD64 million ($41.8 million) over the next four years, including $40 million in new funding, to enhance Australia's Southeast Asia Maritime Partnerships, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Monday.
Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
ASEAN-Australia Special Summit marks significant milestone: Australian Ambassador
The leaders of ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste are descending on Melbourne for a Special Summit to celebrate 50 years since Australia became ASEAN’s first Dialogue Partner in 1974 – an achievement of which Australia is very proud, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski said in his op-ed on the upcoming big event.
Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Fuel supplier NSH Petro to borrow $720 mln from Australian fund
NSH Petro, a major fuel supplier in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, signed an agreement with Australia’s Acuity Funding on Tuesday under which the former will borrow $720 million from the latter.
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Northern Vietnam nickel mining project globally significant: Australian envoy
The Australian government is very supportive of the Ta Khoa nickel refining and mining project implemented by Blackstone Minerals Limited in Son La province, said the country’s ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam rare earth production halved to 600 tons: US Geological Survey
Vietnam’s 2023 rare earth production, estimated at 600 tons, was down 50% from 2022, according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024 report.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Golden time for HCMC businesses to position their brands: Google exec
The challenging global market situation with many enterprises slashing production or even disappearing presents opportunities for Ho Chi Minh City enterprises to position their brands, said a Google executive.
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Enormous potential to boost Australia-Vietnam trade: Ambassador
On the occasion of the new year 2024, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski shares with The Investor his views on the prospects of a long-awaited upgrade of Vietnam-Australia relations and potential room to further increase trade, economic, and investment cooperation.
Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam welcomes 12.6 mln foreign visitors, S Korea tops source markets
Vietnam welcomed 1.4 million foreign visitors in December, and 12.6 million in all of 2023, up 93.9% and 240% year-on-year, respectively, the General Statistics Office reported Friday.
A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam, Australia have growing appetites for each other's fresh produce: CEO
The Vietnamese market has developed a growing appetite for Australian fresh produce, and likewise Australians are increasingly interested in trying exotic fruits grown in Vietnam, said Claire McClelland, CEO of Australian Fresh Produce Alliance.
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
EcoGraf, VinES establish Australia-Vietnam cooperation in battery production
Australia-based EcoGraf and Vietnam-based VinES have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a feasibility study for localization of battery anode material (BAM) in Vietnam.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam renewable energy firm taps $6.4 bln from Australian fund
Tin Thanh Group, a pioneer in renewable energy in Vietnam, has signed an agreement for a $6.4 billion loan from Australia’s Acuity Funding that will fund the former’s investments in Vietnam and the U.S.
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Blackstone Minerals' nickel sulfide report on northern Vietnam mine approved
Vietnam has approved an exploration and reserves report for the Ta Khoa nickel mine in the northern province of Son La by Australia’s Blackstone Minerals Ltd.
Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australian wool producers show interest in northern Vietnam investments
Members of the Wool Producers Australia association are willing to relocate some of their investments to Vietnam, particularly the northern province of Nam Dinh.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Australian Foreign Minister makes second Vietnam visit to boost ties
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has begun a three-day (August 22-24) Vietnam visit to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam new source for rare earths magnet companies
South Korea's Star Group Industrial (SGI) and China's Baotou INST Magnetic are set to open factories in Vietnam to explore rare earth deposits, according to Reuters.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnamese, Australian firms ink rare earth exploitation pact
Vietnam Rare Earth JSC (VTRE) and two Australian firms - Australian Strategic Materials Ltd. (ASM) and Blackstone Minerals Ltd. - have signed an MoU on rare earth mining and production.
Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam’s VinES set to bring BESS solutions to Australia via new partner Magellan
Vietnamese firm VinES Energy Solutions and Australia’s Magellan Power announced Monday their signing of a memorandum of understanding outlining their strategic cooperation in commercial supply and service offering of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Australian market.
Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7
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