Australia's top music charts ban AI songs
World 14:16 25/08/2026Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting "the human nature of artistry", an industry body said Tuesday.
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal
World 14:47 23/08/2026SYDNEY - Australia on Sunday confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus found in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state.
Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news
World 09:40 21/08/2026Australia passed legislation on Thursday that will force tech giants to pay millions of dollars in levies if they fail to strike commercial deals with local media outlets for news on their platforms.
Vietnam-Australia relations enter new era of opportunity: NSW minister
Vietnam News 18:34 15/08/2026Anoulack Chanthivong, New South Wales Minister for Industry and Trade, hailed the visit of Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to Australia from August 9 to 12 as a major success during a recent interview with Tuoi Tre (Youth) online newspaper.
Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms
World 13:53 13/08/2026Facebook and Instagram owner Meta, opens new tab said on Thursday it had taken down more than 750,000 accounts it suspected were held by Australians aged under 16 since a world-first ban on teen accounts, and promised more action in the face of possible regulatory intervention.
Vietnamese entrepreneur sees new horizons in Vietnam-Australia ties
Economy 10:19 13/08/2026Vietnam and Australia are entering a new phase of economic partnership, with opportunities expanding from human resources to entire value chains, according to Jimmy Le, a Vietnamese entrepreneur who is founder and CEO of Practical IT Solutions Pty Ltd based in Australia.
Potential opponents for Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi at 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite
Vietnam News 14:15 12/08/2026All 16 teams in the eastern region of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite have now been confirmed following the final play-off matches on Tuesday, with all emerging as potential opponents for Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi FC.
Vietnam, Australia step up hi-tech agriculture cooperation
Economy 11:47 12/08/2026Hi-tech agriculture is emerging as a bright spot in Vietnam-Australia cooperation, with the two countries making a series of new commitments during Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s recent visit to Australia.
Vietnamese food gains popularity in Australia as restaurants expand menus
Vietnam News 14:00 11/08/2026Vietnamese food is gaining popularity in Australia as restaurants expand their menus beyond familiar dishes such as pho and banh mi, while Vietnamese-owned businesses strengthen the supply of ingredients from Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City targets Australian tourists with new travel experiences
Travel 20:12 10/08/2026Australia ranked fifth among Ho Chi Minh City’s 20 largest tourism markets, with more than 253,000 Australian visitors recorded in the first seven months of this year, as the city looks to refresh its tourism offerings and attract more travelers from the market.
Vietnam, Australia seek greater impact from education cooperation
Education 18:13 10/08/2026As Vietnam and Australia deepen cooperation in science, technology and innovation, the Vietnam-Australia Tech Connect Forum has brought renewed focus to turning research into real-world applications. Scott Thompson-Whiteside, a professor at an Australian university with a long-standing presence in Vietnam, said the two countries should do more to advance such collaboration.
Vietnam’s exports to Australia gain momentum toward $20bn trade target
Economy 15:23 10/08/2026Vietnam’s exports to Australia are gaining momentum, with growing shipments of agricultural products and other goods highlighting the market’s potential as the two countries work toward increasing annual two-way trade to US$20 billion.
