On May 6, as part of his current official visit to Australia, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai and his entourage visited the state of Queensland. Mr Khai was warmly welcomed by Premier and Minster for Trade of Queensland Peter Beattie. Mr Beattie briefed Mr Khai about Quensland's economic potential and willingness to co-operate with Vietnam in the areas of education and training, tourism, culture and biology, rural and agricultural development and trade. Mr Beattie said Queensland is determined to take its relations with Vietnam to a higher level and he will call on the State's business circle to facilitate the development of relations between Queensland and Vietnam. For his part, Prime Minister Khai stressed that relations with Vietnam in general and with Queesland in particular are developing well in many areas in the interests of the two sides. He said Australia plays an important role in the Asia-Pacific region and Vietnam wants to further promote comprehensive, stable and long-term … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Phan Van Khai visits Queensland in Australia
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Vietnam looks to Queensland for energy
Vietnam looks to Queensland for energy By Thu Nguyet - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC - More key Vietnamese companies are starting to look to Queensland as an energy investment destination, says a Vietnam-based representative of the Australian state. HCMC-based Trade and Investment Queensland commercial representative, Ha Ho, told the Daily via phone that some companies, such as PV Gas, PV Coal have shown interest in Queensland’s vast energy resources including LNG and coal. She added that she was helping some industrial zone private operators to look for coal suppliers from the Australian state to operate on-site electricity generators. The representative, who acts as a bridge for Vietnam and Queensland enterprises, however, gave no details about specific companies. “Vietnam is facing potential energy shortages as it tries to keep up with the rapid growth of the economy so the government is looking for sustainable energy suppliers for long term energy security. Given … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to Queensland for energy
Queensland promotes coal export to Vietnam
Queensland promotes coal export to Vietnam By Thu Nguyet - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – The Australian State of Queensland with big reserves of energy resources is promoting its coal export to Vietnam, said a senior official from the state. “Vietnam is growing fast and its demands for energy are increasing. It’s important to secure the long-term energy supply. Queensland is one of the largest exporters of coal and energy,” said Stephen Robertson, Queensland's Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy cum Minister of Trade. “We see the opportunity for long-term cooperation between Vietnam and Queensland (in energy),” he said, explaining that “we can supply Vietnam with cheap energy for its long-term development.” The Queensland Minister told local media on Tuesday during his visit to HCMC that the state with abundant supplies of coal has been shipping coal to Japan, Korea, Taiwan and mainland China. The minister explained that … [Read more...] about Queensland promotes coal export to Vietnam
22 June: Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) workshop in Da Nang
On 20 May Phung Tan Viet, the Vice-Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee, met with Mr. Graeme Swift, the Consul General of the Australian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, during his visit. Vice-Chairman Viet said he greatly appreciated the Australian government's assistance in health care, education and training, especially at undergraduate level, for Da Nang. This has made a great contribution to the city's development. He briefed the Consul General on the socio-economic development and potential of Da Nang. He said he hoped that the Consul General would help to promote cooperative relations between Da Nang and Australian states, especially New South Wales, because Da Nang has the orientation to develop high-quality services and Hi-tech. Vice-Chairman Viet requested that Mr.Swift encourage Australian enterprises to seek investment opportunities in Da Nang. The city would always create conditions and apply preferential policies for Australian enterprises. He also … [Read more...] about 22 June: Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) workshop in Da Nang
Australian businesses expand investment in Vietnam
Australia’s Queensland State, with a three-fold increase in export turnover to Vietnam during recent years, has officially opened a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City. “One of the key reasons for our decision to open a representative office in Vietnam is an increase in the number of Queensland enterprises doing business in Vietnam. Your country remained a market with high growth rate and is expected to become a strong economy in the region in the future”, Queensland’s Trade Minister Hon. Stephen Robertson told the Tuoi Tre Newspaper. “With its strong industries, Queensland can make contributions to the development of Vietnam’s energy and infrastructure sectors. Recently, we sent trade delegations to Vietnam to study opportunities to invest in infrastructure projects in the country, such as railway, urban development and underground projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, our education organisations also saw Vietnam as a key … [Read more...] about Australian businesses expand investment in Vietnam