Vietnam President To Lam conducts state visit to Australia FAST-MOVING

To Lam Vietnam-Australia relations Comprehensive Strategic Partnership state visit bilateral trade

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam is conducting a state visit to Australia from August 9 to 12, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. During the visit, To Lam met with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra. The leaders exchanged three joint statements and signed 13 cooperation documents covering diverse sectors, including agriculture, maritime law enforcement, education, digital economy, and healthcare.

Economic and technological cooperation remains a central focus. The two countries aim to deepen ties in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. To Lam emphasized a shift toward long-term partnerships in these fields to support Vietnam's goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045. Bilateral trade has shown strong growth, reaching 8.1 billion USD in the first half of 2026, a nearly 22% increase year-on-year.

In addition to political and economic discussions, the visit highlighted maritime security and defense cooperation. Both nations committed to expanding military ties, particularly regarding maritime security and joint training. Furthermore, Vietnam Airlines celebrated 35 years of connectivity between the two countries, noting that the aviation market saw over 809,000 passengers in the first half of 2026.

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Anthony Albanese · Aus4Innovation Program · Australia · Phan Văn Giang · Sam Mostyn · Sydney University of Technology · TechConnect Forum · To Lam · Vietnam · Vietnam Airlines

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam aims to transition from attracting investment to co-developing and from receiving technology to co-creating it.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Science, technology, and innovation are essential for Vietnam to become a high-income developed nation by 2045.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The TechConnect Forum is the first large-scale forum between Vietnam and Australia specializing in science, technology, innovation, and education.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam and Australia are implementing Phase II of the Aus4Innovation Program.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Australia-Vietnam Science, Technology, and Innovation Cooperation Initiative began implementation in July 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A Vietnam-Australia Strategic Technology Center was established in Hanoi in June 2025 to focus on 5G, 6G, AI, and semiconductors.
[● 3 SOURCES] Vietnam Airlines has completed 35,000 flights and transported 7.5 million passengers between Vietnam and Australia over a 35-year period. travelweekly.com.au · tienphong.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The Vietnam-Australia aviation market recorded over 809,000 passengers in the first six months of 2026, an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2025. travelweekly.com.au · tienphong.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam and Australia are implementing Phase II of the Aus4Innovation Program and a Memorandum of Understanding on innovation.
[● 3 SOURCES] To Lam stated that Vietnam-Australia cooperation should shift toward long-term partnerships in innovation, science, technology, human resources, and green finance. theeuropetoday.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Vietnam's exports to Australia reached 3.8 billion USD in the first half of 2026, representing an increase of more than 25%. en.baoquocte.vn
[● 11 SOURCES] General Secretary and President To Lam is conducting a state visit to Australia from August 9 to 12, 2026. theeuropetoday.com · en.baoquocte.vn · thanhnien.vn · tuoitre.vn · asiatimes.com · +2 more