[Alitium] Vietnam - Australia Investment Ties Gain Momentum
Following Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm’s recent visit to Australia, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade, investment and supply chain linkages, with a target of raising bilateral trade to US$20 billion.
The numbers are already moving in the right direction.
Two-way trade reached US$8.2 billion in the first six months of 2026, up 22%, while Vietnam’s exports to Australia increased by more than 25%.
The partnership is also expanding into AI, semiconductors, digital technology, green technology, and other emerging sectors, while strengthening integration into regional and global supply chains.
The relationship is increasingly moving in both directions, with Australian companies expanding in Vietnam and Vietnamese businesses investing and building their presence in Australia.
Speaking with Vietnam Today, Mr. Matthew Lourey, Chairman of Alitium and former President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (AusCham), shared his perspective on the growing two-way investment relationship between the two countries.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience supporting Australian businesses, investors and trade organisations in Vietnam, Matthew highlighted how Australian companies are expanding in Vietnam, while Vietnamese businesses are also investing in Australia, with growing activity across sectors including technology, construction, agriculture and resources.
“We’re seeing investment in agriculture, resources and areas that are important to Vietnam, just as we’re seeing investment from Australia into Vietnam in areas that are important to Australia. We’re seeing tech companies going in, we’re seeing construction companies. They’re all taking the expertise they have in Vietnam and trying to expand into the market and take advantage of the opportunities that exist.”
Alitium thanks Mr. Trung Tran and Vietnam Today for the opportunity to contribute to this timely conversation.
At Alitium, we support Australian companies and investors entering and operating in Vietnam, from market entry and corporate structuring to licensing, tax, regulatory compliance and ongoing corporate requirements.
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