Australia says nuclear submarine plan on track to be unveiled in early 2023
Australia, Britain and the US previously announced a security agreement known as Aukus, pledging to cooperate more closely on defence and research.
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S’pore and Australia militaries conduct largest ever bilateral exercise simulating beach landing
The troops will be held on the larger ships out at sea before being sent onto land via fast craft and helicopter for their mission.
Vietnam, Australia to bolster ties in climate change, digital transformation and food security
Trade and investment have become a spotlight in bilateral ties, with two-way trade hitting US$9.6 billion in seven months of this year.
China-Australia ties reset ‘possible’: Chinese envoy
The ambassador also said there were many areas in which Australia and China share common interests and continue to cooperate, such as environmental protection and free trade.
Australian govt lashes out after Peter Dutton reveals US nuclear subs plan
The multibillion-dollar project is the centrepiece of Australian efforts to toughen its defences in the face of a more belligerent China under President Xi Jinping.
Albanese, Ardern say ‘in lockstep’ on Pacific, climate
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also said the two countries shared concerns about the Pacific as China pushes to expand its influence in the region.
Australian central bank lifts interest rate for first time in over decade
Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics last week showed inflation had reached a two-decade high of 5.1% in the last 12 months.
Australia to receive agricultural workers from Vietnam
It is expected that Australia will receive about 1,000 Vietnamese agricultural labourers a year.
Australian PM Morrison’s party faces shock state election loss
PM Morrison's Liberal Party have come under pressure in recent months over its handling of the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, at both state and federal levels.
Aussie govt apologizes to sexual harassment victims
The settlement was reached almost two years after a review found six female staff had been sexually harassed.