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11 June 2025 - Australia and Vietnam partnering for a ‘new era’ of digital transformationThe Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technologies Centre is an exciting new initiative to drive 5G/6G research, cybersecurity and digital transformation, bringing together the brightest minds from academia, industry, and government to tackle challenges and seize opportunities of the digital future. See more
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04 June 2025 - Australia Embassy and UN agencies visit resilient communities rebuilding after Typhoon Yagi in Viet Nam
Ten months after Typhoon Yagi struck northern Viet Nam, United Nations (UN) agencies, along with the Australian Government, visited disaster-affected communities in Lao Cai Province this week to understand how international aid is supporting ongoing recovery efforts. See more
02 June 2025 - Australia and Vietnam join force to boost financial and digital innovation
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), marking a significant step forward in enriching fintech collaboration between the two countries. See more
13 May 2025 - AUD 2 million boost from Australia for innovation to tackle climate change in Vietnam’s agriculture sector
The Aus4Innovation Program, in its continued effort to foster innovation in agriculture between Australia in Vietnam, is announcing the fifth round of its Innovation Partnership Grants (Grant) with a total of up to AUD 2 million in financial support. See more
24 April 2025 - Australia's new Ambassador to Vietnam
Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam has officially started in her new role.
On Thursday 24 April, Her Excellency Gillian Bird presented her credentials to State President Luong Cuong, in a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi.
For Australians needing consular assistance
If you are in Hanoi or elsewhere in the northern part of Vietnam and need consular assistance please contact us at +84 24 3774 0100 or [email protected]. If you are in Thua Thien Hue province or south of Thua Thien Hue, including Ho Chi Minh City, please contact us on +84 28 3521 8100 or visit the Consulate General website.
If you need emergency consular assistance outside of normal business hours, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Consular Emergency Centre (CEC) in Canberra is there to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact the CEC by calling the Embassy switchboard +84 24 3774 0100 and follow the prompts for emergency consular assistance. Alternatively, contact the CEC directly by dialling +61 2 6261 3305 (international call charges apply). The CEC is also an advisory line for concerned family members in Australia and can be called on 1300 555 135 (for the cost of a local call within Australia).
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Dr Vo Thi Hoang Yen – Australia Awards alumna
Dr Vo Thi Hoang Yen is an Australia Awards alumna and a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, dedicating her professional life to advancing the interests of the community. Read more.
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The Passport and Notarial counters are open from 13:30 to 16:30 on Mondays and from 08:30 to 12:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays, excluding public holidays. Passport and Notarial services are strictly by appointment only. Clients without an appointment will only be seen in exceptional circumstances. If you require a time sensitive notarial or emergency passport service please contact us on [email protected] or via +84 24 3774 0100.
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Australia in Vietnam
Find out about Australia’s world class universities, vocational programs, schools, scholarships and pathways to study.
Development cooperation: The Australian Government will provide an estimated $89.6 million in total ODA to Vietnam in 2015-16.
Doing business with Australia: Australia and Vietnam share a robustly growing commercial relationship.
