Regional Rapprochement: Vietnam's Trade and Defense Overtures in Australia and New Zealand Vietnam's To Lam is on a six day diplomatic mission to Australia and New Zealand, seeking to bolster trade and defense ties between his country and its Southeast Asian neighbors.
His trip reflects the growing complexities of regional geopolitics, particularly with China's assertiveness in the South China Sea likely to be discussed behind closed doors.
The anticipated agreements with Canberra encompass education, digital transformation, agriculture, and healthcare sectors.