Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh and Australian FM Julie Bishop co-chaired the first ministerial meeting in Ha Noi on Monday. Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh (R) shakes hands with Australian FM Julie Bishop at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ha Noi on May 28, 2018. Photo; VGP The meeting is considered as the first and important step of the Viet Nam-Australia strategic partnership signed during PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official Australia visit last March. Both sides expressed their pleasure at the robust advancement of the bilateral relationship, affirming the importance of lifting up the relationship to strategic partnership. The two sides agreed on close collaboration in deploying contents stated in the Viet Nam-Australia Joint Statement on establishment of strategic partnership and in fruitfully realizing goals of their Action Program for the period 2016-2019. Deputy PM, FM Minh spoke highly of the outcomes of the recent State visit to Viet Nam by Australian Governor-General … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia hold 1st ministerial meeting after signing strategic partnership
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Huawei and ZTE handed 5G network ban in Australia
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei says the Australian government has banned it from providing 5G technology for the country's wireless networks. It said fellow communications firm ZTE had also been banned, both reportedly because of national security concerns. "This is a extremely disappointing result for consumers," the company said on Twitter. Faster data download and upload speeds are promised with 5G, which is the next stage of mobile internet connectivity. Wider coverage and more stable connections than current 4G technology are also highlighted as benefits. What's the issue? Several countries are preparing for the roll-out of 5G mobile networks, although analysts say few will launch 5G services before 2020. Mark Newman, from the consultancy ConnectivityX, said: "5G is going to be the next significant wave of mobile infrastructure deployment. "If existing suppliers are banned, it will be quite a major blow for them." Huawei is the world's biggest producer of telecoms equipment. … [Read more...] about Huawei and ZTE handed 5G network ban in Australia
Scott ‘Stop the boats’ Morrison: Australia’s latest PM
Scott Morrison scrambled to the front of the pack after a conservative coup ousted Malcolm Turnbull as leader of the Liberal prty and Australian prime minister. (Photo: AFP/David Gray) Behind the scenes of a battle for the leadership of the Liberal party that erupted this week between ousted Malcolm Turnbull and right-wing former policeman Peter Dutton, Morrison was quietly canvassing support among his colleagues. The hardline former immigration minister, who took credit for "stop the boats" - a harsh policy to prevent asylum-seekers from entering Australia at its sea ports - billed himself as a man of faith and family who could get things done. The 50-year-old's stealth candidacy reflected aspirations he has had since he entered parliament in 2007, representing the Sydney seat of Cook - the site of Australia's last race riots. The son of a policeman, Morrison - known as "ScoMo" - becomes Australia's seventh prime minister in 11 years, replacing a man who became the latest in a long … [Read more...] about Scott ‘Stop the boats’ Morrison: Australia’s latest PM
Dong Nai targets tourists from Japan, RoK, Germany, Australia
Cat Tien national park (Source: Internet) Dong Nai (VNA) – The southern province of Dong Nai plans to promote inbound tours targeting tourists from Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Germany and Australia for 2018 – 2020. The province will focus on tours of cultural and cuisine heritages and resorts, honeymoons and cultural exchange for students, office workers, retirees and the elderly in Japan. In the RoK, it plans resort and golf tours and others introducing historical and cultural values, mostly for middle-aged and elderly people. Priority will be given to married couples with children and middle-aged tourists from Australia with homestay and natural landscape tours. Island and ecological tours are also expected to attract German, European and American visitors. Major domestic markets include Ho Chi Minh City, southwestern and southeastern provinces. Dong Nai is well-known for tourist attractions such as Cat Tien national park, Tri An lake, Mo … [Read more...] about Dong Nai targets tourists from Japan, RoK, Germany, Australia
Australia PM Turnbull in crisis with second leadership challenge
SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s tenuous grip on power came under intense pressure Thursday with the man who wants his job launching a second leadership challenge in a week and senior ministers defecting. Former home affairs minister Peter Dutton, an ex-police officer and right-wing conservative, said he was confident he now had the numbers to unseat Turnbull, considered a moderate. "Earlier this morning I called the prime minister to advise him that it was my judgement that the majority of the party room no longer supported his leadership," he said in a brief statement. "As such, I asked him to convene a meeting of the Liberal Party at which I would challenge for the leadership of the parliamentary Liberal Party." Turnbull survived a ballot on his leadership on Tuesday, winning the vote 48-35. He is yet to publicly respond to the latest threat to his rule, although broadcaster ABC reported that he turned down the demand for another party meeting … [Read more...] about Australia PM Turnbull in crisis with second leadership challenge