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.
Australia to spend billions on drones as warfare changes
World 15:49 14/04/2026Australia will boost spending on drones by up to Au$5 billion ($3.6 billion) in response to shifts in warfare seen in the Middle East, Defence Minister Richard Marles said Tuesday.
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
World 19:04 13/04/2026SYDNEY -- Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defense force leadership.
Vietnam ships 1st batch of fresh pomelos to Australia
Economy 19:00 13/04/2026Vietnam officially exported its first shipment of fresh pomelos to Australia on Monday, marking a milestone for the country’s fruit industry and opening access to one of the world’s most demanding markets.
Australian utilities warn data centre demand risks pushing up household bills
World 16:10 10/04/2026SYDNEY - Australian energy and water utilities warn the strain on capacity from a more than A$100 billion ($70 billion) data centre build-out in the country's biggest state could sharply push up household bills.
Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban
World 10:33 03/04/2026SYDNEY -- Since Australia banned children from using social media in December, lawmakers from Spain to Malaysia have expressed interest in following suit, while U.S. courts have found tech firms negligent toward young users.
Australian regulator probes Facebook, YouTube over teen social media ban
World 10:46 31/03/2026A host of tech giants including Facebook and YouTube are under investigation for potentially breaching Australia's world-leading social media ban for under-16s, the nation's online watchdog said Tuesday.
Australian navy ship arrives in Da Nang for port call
Vietnam News 11:40 29/03/2026HMAS Toowoomba, an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy, arrived at Tien Sa Port on Saturday, beginning a visit to Da Nang City, central Vietnam until Tuesday next week.
Australia's inflation slows slightly in February ahead of conflict-driven energy shock
World 13:56 25/03/2026SYDNEY -- Australian consumer prices were flat in February as prices for domestic holidays and petrol dipped, while core inflation came in a little slower than forecast, though a conflict-driven spike in oil prices has since magnified inflationary risks.
Heavy social media usage erodes young people's wellbeing, report finds
World 12:20 19/03/2026HELSINKI - Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in wellbeing among young people, especially girls, in some English-speaking countries, the World Happiness Report published on Thursday found.
