The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) has recently published an article noting that a growing number of Australian travellers, as well as visitors from around the world, are choosing Viet Nam as their destination. The fact that Viet Nam officially welcomed its 20-millionth international visitor of the year on December 15, 2025, marked an important milestone in the history of the country’s tourism industry.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 15 sent a message of sympathy to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese over a shooting that occurred on December 14 at Bondi beach in Sydney, New South Wales, resulting in multiple civilian casualties.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), in collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Viet Nam, held a conference on December 4 to mark ten years of Aus4Skills — a human resources development cooperation programme between the two countries.

Sen. Lt. Gen. Le Quang Minh, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs of the Viet Nam People’s Army (VPA), has called on Australia to continue collecting, sharing and providing information and documents related to Vietnamese soldiers who died, went missing or remain unaccounted for during wartime.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met bilaterally with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and Russian Deputy PM Alexey Overchuk on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27 afternoon.

Australia is providing up to 3 million AUD in humanitarian assistance to Viet Nam following Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, as these consecutive typhoons have led to widespread destruction and flooding across northern and central Viet Nam.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Viet Nam People's Army (VPA), and Deputy Minister of National Defence, hosted Australia's Chief of Air Force (CAF) Air Marshal Stephen Chappell in Ha Noi on October 13, during which the two sides agreed to further promote defence cooperation in the time to come.

The Plant Production and Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the Australian Embassy in Viet Nam, held a ceremony to announce the export of Vietnamese pomelos to Australia and Australian blueberries to Viet Nam on October 9 in Ha Noi.

A hybrid Viet Nam - Australia Economic Forum, themed “Building bridges for mutual prosperity,” was held in Ha Noi on September 26, providing a platform for academic exchanges and open, multi-dimensional dialogue aimed at deepening the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.

Acting Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung had meetings with senior officials of Australia, Nicaragua and Georgia on the sidelines of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York on September 23 (local time).

 A delegation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) led by Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member and Secretary of the Party Central Committee, is paying a working visit to Australia.

The visit to Australia from September 16-22 by Nguyen Trong Nghia, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, is expected to contribute effectively to promoting political cooperation, party-to-party exchanges, and collaboration between the two countries in education, communications, culture, science and technology, innovation, and other fields.

Ho Chi Minh City, with its expanded scope following the integration with Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong provinces, has greater potential for broaden collaboration with Australian localities, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang has affirmed.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting in Ha Noi on September 10 with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn who underlined that Australia wants to be a sincere and reliable partner of Viet Nam.

State President Luong Cuong held talks with visiting Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Ha Noi on September 10, during which the two leaders sought measures to boost the Viet Nam - Australia ties to a new height.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Ha Noi on September 10, during which he proposed Australia continue to accompany and support Viet Nam in its new development stage, and expand cooperation in priority areas such as green economy, digital economy, science and technology, innovation, and renewable energy.

Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1973, Viet Nam and Australia have developed a broad-based partnership across multiple fields. In March 2024, the two countries officially elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, opening a new stage in bilateral development.

State President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a state banquet in Ha Noi on September 10 evening in honour of Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn, her spouse and a high-level Australian delegation, who are on a four-day state visit to Viet Nam.

Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn had a meeting with Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), and Chairman of the Central Theory Council in Ha Noi on September 10.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam reaffirmed Viet Nam’s consistent policy of treasuring its friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, stressing that Australia is a trusted partner of Viet Nam, while hosting a reception in Ha Noi on September 10 for Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn.