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Australia and Vietnam deepen military cooperation and trade ties
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnam’s leader To Lam agreed to strengthen defence and security engagement, including efforts to counter transnational organised crime and people smuggling.
- Both leaders expressed concern over policies threatening global supply chains and pledged to support resilient supply chains in critical minerals, semiconductors, and clean energy.
- The two nations reaffirmed the importance of peace, security, and stability in the South China Sea, emphasizing freedom of navigation and peaceful dispute resolution without force.
- Australia and Vietnam have expanded maritime-security cooperation, including joint naval exercises focused on search-and-rescue and ship handling.
- Vietnam will reinstate access for Australian kangaroo and deer meat, while Melbourne’s RMIT University plans to expand its presence with a new Hanoi campus and operations in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Two-way trade exceeds $14 billion, with Australia providing development assistance supporting infrastructure and climate resilience; a new direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Western Sydney is planned from January 2027.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnam’s leader To Lam agreed to strengthen defence and security engagement, including efforts to counter transnational organised crime and people smuggling.
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FIS launches Digital One™ Commercial in APAC, completes global rollout
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ICC renames Trade Register to Global Trade Intelligence Report to reflect broader scope
ICC has renamed the Trade Register as the Global Trade Intelligence Report, reflecting a broader focus on trade finance data, market insights and risk analysis for the global trade community.
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EVelution Energy secures increased financing support from EXIM: What it means for the US’ critical mineral space?
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US and Japan’s rare coordinated intervention to support the Yen amid pressure on the Dollar
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Devanshee DaveAbry Partners will invest US$75 million in Edenred Pay North America, acquiring convertible preferred shares that could convert into 40% of the company’s common shares on a fully diluted basis.
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European Commission acknowledges trade finance in plans to boost EU banking competitiveness
European Commission plans legislative package in 2027 to review Basel III implementation and strengthen trade finance regulatory framework.
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