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Alumni gain benefits from engagement and knowledge exchange among community

Australian alumni in Vietnam gained new connections and explored opportunities at the second Alumni Symposium, held in Da Nang 17 June.

Strengthening university-industry linkages in human resources development

Australia supported 80 Australian and Vietnamese experts from government, universities, and industry to exchange ideas on how to enhance university – industry cooperation at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on 26 May.

Investing in a highly skilled logistics workforce for Vietnam

Investing in vocational education and training (VET) is crucial to building a highly skilled and competitive logistics workforce for Vietnam and VET teachers play the key role in this process. This year, the Australia Awards Short Course in Competency-based Training Assessment (CBTA) Strategies in Logistics delivered practical skills and knowledge

Alumni exchange ideas for collaboration at Symposium 1

The ever-growing community of Australian alumni in Vietnam came together to exchange ideas and discuss future collaborations at the first Australian Alumni Symposium in Ho Chi Minh City on April 22.

Treasuring alumni’s contributions to Australia-Vietnam bilateral relations

The Australian Embassy and the Vietnam-Australia Friendship Association co-hosted the inaugural Australian Alumni Awards on 19 April. These Awards, presented by Australia’s Trade and Tourism Minister, honoured the achievements of those Vietnamese who have studied in Australia. It was a particularly fitting celebration during the 50th year of the Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relationship.

Australia, Vietnam cooperate in fostering gender equality in digital diplomatic practice

The shift of diplomatic practice to remote engagement, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought opportunities and challenges to women diplomats, and affected their careers in different ways.

Consolidating governance and public sector leadership through a study mission to Australia

The Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC) is working with partners to promote people to people and institutional linkages between Australia and Vietnam, a key part of the bilateral relations. A recent highlight was the study mission to Australia for 17 Vietnamese leaders and managers who exchanged knowledge and experience on governance

Share your achievements at the Australian Alumni in Vietnam Symposium 2023

Australian alumni in Vietnam are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at one of three Alumni Symposiums to be held in 2023. The symposiums will showcase the professional and community achievements of Australian alumni in Vietnam and share their expertise with colleagues, friends and the wider community, in celebration of

Australia Alumni Awards 2023

Nominate alumni of Australian education who deserve to be recognised for the Australian Alumni Awards 2023! Celebrating 50 years of friendship through education between Australia and Vietnam, the awards recognise the most remarkable and talented alumni, from up-and-coming leaders to those making a real difference. Awards are available across 6

Alumni reunion celebrates contributions to Australia – Vietnam relations

More than 500 Vietnamese alumni who have studied in Australia joined the Aussie Alumni Reunion in Hanoi on Friday.

A Couple Giving up City life for Organic Farming in the Countryside

Stormy Childhood of a Girl with Disability who Devoted Herself to the Community

Thanh Thien and her mother Nguyen Thi Thanh Thien (born in 1989) not only undertook an Australia Awards scholarship, but was also awarded the International Student Award by the State of South Australia for her community engagement. Her participation in community activities contributed to changing society’s view of people with