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To Lam

Person · Head_of_state · Vietnam · 1445 dispatches indexed · last seen Aug 28, 2026
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International Relations
Vietnam and Australia: Steady Delivery, Familiar Limits

Vietnamese President To Lam's August 2025 visit to Australia, the first state visit since 1975, formalized a comprehensive strategic partnership with concrete defense and institutional mechanisms, though economic commitments remained limited without new quantified trade or investment targets.

Asia Times · Aug 14
International Relations
Vietnam’s Top Leader Concludes Australia Visit With Trade, Defense in Focus

Vietnamese President To Lam visited Australia, advancing bilateral trade that doubled since 2020 and deepening security cooperation focused on South China Sea concerns, while establishing educational and defense partnerships within ASEAN frameworks.

The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine · Aug 13
Geopolitical Economics
Vietnam, Australia broaden ties in trade, investment, and supply chains

Vietnam and Australia agreed to expand trade and investment cooperation, targeting $20 billion bilateral trade by removing agricultural restrictions, attracting Australian investment in high-tech sectors, and leveraging existing trade agreements, as their trade reached $8.2 billion in early 2026.

Vietnam Economic Times · Aug 13
International Relations
Australia, Vietnam deepen ties amid South China Sea tensions

Australia and Vietnam expanded defense, security, trade, and clean energy cooperation during leadership talks in Canberra, reaffirming their strategic partnership while expressing concerns about South China Sea developments and emphasizing international law compliance.

The Chronicle PH · Aug 11
International Relations
Australia, Vietnam deepen defence engagement as supply chain risks grow

Australian Prime Minister Albanese and Vietnam's leader To Lam agreed to strengthen military cooperation, support free trade flow, and counter transnational crime amid global supply chain disruption concerns during Tuesday's Canberra meeting.

The Business Times · Aug 11
International Relations
Australia-Vietnam: Strategic autonomy and a resilient partnership

Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam's July visit to Australia elevated their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, expanding cooperation in trade, defence, and critical technologies amid Indo-Pacific geopolitical tensions, with two-way trade valued at A$30 billion annually.

The Times of India · Aug 14
Geopolitical Economics
Vietnam, New Zealand push for $3 bln two-way trade target

Vietnam and New Zealand aim to triple bilateral trade to three billion dollars by expanding agricultural market access, investment, digital commerce, and multilateral cooperation, with current trade at 845 million dollars.

Vietnam Economic Times · Aug 13
International Relations
Vietnam - Australia aims to increase trade value and strengthen economic relations

During a state visit to Australia, Vietnamese leader To Lam and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese agreed to strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, expanding cooperation in defense, maritime security, digital economy, and technology while increasing bilateral trade value and deepening economic relations.

Laodong.vn · Aug 11
International Relations
Viet Nam, Russia seek to step up comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and Russia are working to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership, reflecting efforts to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Nhan Dan Online · Aug 22
International Relations
The Key Takeaways From the Vietnamese President’s Visit to Australia

Vietnamese President To Lam's state visit to Australia in August produced three unprecedented joint statements on strategic partnership, economic resilience, and technological cooperation, significantly elevating bilateral relations amid global geopolitical shifts.

The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine · Aug 14
Geopolitical Economics
Vietnam-New Zealand: FTAs open the door to new supply chains

Vietnam and New Zealand concluded a state visit, with bilateral trade reaching $1.6 billion, aiming for $3 billion through leveraging shared FTAs like CPTPP and RCEP to build supply chains and promote technology transfer.

Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam · Aug 13