Photo for illustrationOf this, Vietnam’s exports were valued at USD2.96 billion, a year-on-year rise of 13%, while import turnover from the market was more than USD2.92 billion, up 32%. Among 33 major export commodity groups in the market, telephones and components topped the list at USD582.49 million, 20% of the total and up 7% compared to the same period last year. It was followed by computers and devices at USD355.38 million, up 13%; crude oil at USD220.32 million, up 34%; and footwear at USD205.66 million, up 9%. In the 11 months, most Vietnamese commodities shipped to Australia saw growth in turnover, such as cameras, film cameras and spare parts (283%), iron and steel products (161%), transport vehicles and accessories (86%), sporting tools and components (58%), chemical products (51%) and rattan, bamboo, rush and carpet products (39%). Vietnam sees much potential in exporting seafood to Australia because the country consumes about 1 million tonnes of aquatic products … [Read more...] about Vietnam bags USD2.96 billion from exports to Australia
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Midnight vows after historic Australia gay marriage reforms
CAROOL, Australia — Sharing a kiss as fireworks lit up the night sky, two Australian athletes tied the knot just after midnight Tuesday, in one of the first gay unions in the country following historic marriage equality laws. Commonwealth Games hopefuls Luke Sullivan, 23, and Craig Burns, 29, said "I do" shortly after the clock struck 12:00 am in rural New South Wales state -- heralding a new chapter for same-sex couples in Australia. While the historic reforms were given royal assent on December 8, the final step in a process that began with a national postal vote in September, most couples have had to wait 30 days before exchanging vows. A handful wed last month after seeking exemptions due to their circumstances, including Lauren Price, 31, and Amy Laker, 29, who solemnised their vows in Sydney on December 16. "We feel very lucky that we get to be one of the first same-sex couples married in Australia," Craig Burns said at the wedding reception in Carool, a picturesque country … [Read more...] about Midnight vows after historic Australia gay marriage reforms
Australia-Việt Nam art project decorates village
ĐỒNG THÁP — Old houses in Tân Tịch Hamlet, Cao Lãnh City, in the southern province of Đồng Tháp, are being colourfully decorated as part of the Australia-Việt Nam Mural Village art project, which is being conducted within the area. According to Võ Phan Thành Minh, vice chairman of Cao Lãnh City’s People’s Committee, as part of the project, houses by the Tiền River along a length of 2km are being decorated, under the sponsorship of the Australian Embassy in Việt Nam. The mural village is expected to be a destination that will attract more tourists to the region and demonstrate the friendship between the two nations. There will be over 60 paintings of various sizes, created by nearly 30 artists from Australia and HCM City, as well as students from Đồng Tháp University, Nguyễn Hương Nhu, head of the group of artists participating in the art project, said. Each … [Read more...] about Australia-Việt Nam art project decorates village
Brighter outlook for Vietnam’s exports to Australia
According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, telephones and components topped the list of 33 major groups of export products with a value of US$582.49 million (up 7% when compared with 2016’s same period), followed by computers and components at US$355.38 million (up 13%), crude oil at US$220.32 million (up 34%) and footwear at US$205.66 million (up 9%).Vietnam is currently the fourth largest supplier of seafood to Australia, trailed by Thailand, New Zealand, and China.Shrimp exports alone, the Southeast Asian nation is the biggest exporter to Australia, accounting for more than 35% of market shares. … [Read more...] about Brighter outlook for Vietnam’s exports to Australia
Australia-Vietnam art project decorates village
Old houses in Tân Tịch Hamlet, Cao Lãnh City, in the southern province of Đồng Tháp, are being colourfully decorated as part of the Australia-Vietnam Mural Village art project, which is being conducted within the area.An artist finishes one painting under the Australia-Vietnam Mural Village art project in Tân Tịch Hamet, Cao Lãnh City According to Võ Phan Thành Minh, vice chairman of Cao Lãnh City’s People’s Committee, as part of the project, houses by the Tiền River along a length of 2km are being decorated, under the sponsorship of the Australian Embassy in Vietnam.The mural village is expected to be a destination that will attract more tourists to the region and demonstrate the friendship between the two nations.There will be over 60 paintings of various sizes, created by nearly 30 artists from Australia and HCM City, as well as students from Đồng Tháp University, Nguyễn … [Read more...] about Australia-Vietnam art project decorates village