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Australia, Vietnam Deepen Partnership to Secure Critical Supply Chains

8/11/2026

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam announced that the two nations will deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Both leaders said restrictive trade practices threaten global supply chains.
During To Lam’s official visit to Australia, Albanese and To Lam delivered a joint statement pledging cooperation on critical-mineral, semiconductor and clean-energy supply chains.
The pledge targets strengthening supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors and clean energy.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam announced that the two nations will deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Both leaders said restrictive trade practices threaten global supply chains.
During To Lam’s official visit to Australia, Albanese and To Lam delivered a joint statement pledging cooperation on critical-mineral, semiconductor and clean-energy supply chains.
The pledge targets strengthening supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors and clean energy.