Australia set for bold housing tax overhaul, budget deficit to narrow
World 11:24 12/05/2026SYDNEY - Australia is expected to deliver a narrower than forecast budget deficit on Tuesday as it banks commodity-driven revenue windfalls, while also unveiling the most significant property tax reforms the country has seen in decades.
Australia announces new business champion for Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:03 09/05/2026The Australian government has appointed Peggy O’Neal AO as Australia’s new Business Champion for Vietnam, reinforcing Australia’s long-term commitment to strengthening two way trade and investment with Vietnam.
Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles, create government reserve
World 10:10 06/05/2026Australia will spend A$10 billion ($7.22 billion) to boost its national fuel stockpiles and establish a permanent government-owned fuel reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday.
Vietnamese woman strives to make most of every opportunity in Australia
Vietnam News 11:56 04/05/2026At 16, Trac Tue Nhi was the only one among her 11 cousins chosen by her aunt to go abroad to study “for a better future,” as her aunt could only afford to support one child.
Man charged over death of Australian Indigenous girl that sparked outback riots
World 10:44 03/05/2026SYDNEY - Police in Australia's Northern Territory said on Sunday they had charged a man with murdering an Indigenous girl, days after the 5-year-old's death sparked violent clashes in an outback town.
Protesters clash with Australian police after suspected killer of Indigenous girl arrested
World 16:44 01/05/2026SYDNEY -- Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old Indigenous girl, police said on Friday.
No 'meaningful' shift from social media sites after Australia teen ban: govt report
World 16:41 01/05/2026There was "no meaningful shift" away from big tech platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of Australia's world-leading teen social media ban, government documents obtained by AFP show.
Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms
World 14:59 29/04/2026Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as tensions in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for policymakers, keeping pressure on for a rate hike next week.
Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers say
World 16:47 23/04/2026Problems enforcing Australia's teen social media ban reflect social media platforms' weak deployment of tools available to run age checks rather than the limits of the technology, an industry body representing the tech suppliers said.
Senior friends from Australia explore Vietnam’s top destinations, local cuisine
Travel 10:12 22/04/2026Four long-time friends from Australia made a memorable trip to Vietnam, revisiting favorite destinations and exploring new ones, including Ha Long Bay, where they enjoyed a luxury overnight cruise and traditional cuisine.
Australia's NEXTDC to raise $1.07 billion to accelerate Sydney data centre rollout
World 10:41 20/04/2026Australia's NEXTDC said on Monday it plans to raise A$1.5 billion ($1.07 billion) to accelerate the rollout of its S4 Sydney data centre and align with initial delivery timelines.
‘Taste of Australia’ helps deepen Vietnam-Australia ties
Ho Chi Minh City 08:33 19/04/2026Australia and Vietnam have built a strong and warm partnership, while events like the ‘Taste of Australia’ program have helped strengthen bilateral ties, heard the Taste of Australia 2026 Gala Reception held in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
