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Vietnam President To Lam to Sign 16 Deals, Complete Australian Census

8/6/2026

Summary

To Lam Visits

Australia will host Vietnam President To Lam from August 9 to 14, 2026, to deepen partnerships.
The visit follows invitations from Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and New Zealand Governor-General Cindy Kiro.
Vietnam and Australia will sign 12-16 agreements covering education, digital transformation, agriculture and healthcare.
Vietnam aims to raise trade with Australia to $20 billion and with New Zealand to $3 billion under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships.

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To Lam Census

To Lam must complete Australia’s census on night he arrives in Canberra, a first for a foreign head of state.
The law forces every person—including migrants, refugees and temporary-visa holders—to submit a form that night.
In February he travelled to Washington DC, met President Donald Trump and joined the U.S. President’s Board of Peace.
After the census he will meet New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland as part of his itinerary.

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To Lam Visits

Australia will host Vietnam President To Lam from August 9 to 14, 2026, to deepen partnerships.
The visit follows invitations from Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and New Zealand Governor-General Cindy Kiro.
Vietnam and Australia will sign 12-16 agreements covering education, digital transformation, agriculture and healthcare.
Vietnam aims to raise trade with Australia to $20 billion and with New Zealand to $3 billion under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships.

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