Minister for Northern Australia and Trade Nicole Manison will lead a business delegation to strengthen ties with Vietnam.
This is the first official government visit to Vietnam since the pandemic, and an important demonstration of the significance of the Territory's relationship with the South East Asian nation .
The focus of the trip will be on investment promotion, student and worker attraction and supporting established and growing trade relationships, especially within agriculture.
Vietnam is identified as a high priority market in the Northern Territory International Engagement Strategy 2022-26.
Over four days there will be a range of business and government meetings in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, as well as site visits and public seminars.
The delegation includes Northern Territory Investment Commissioner Andy Cowan and CEO of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Shaun Drabsch.
As well as representatives from the Northern Territory Livestock Exporters Association, Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association, and international education and training delegates.
Quotes from Minister for Northern Australia and Trade Nicole Manison:
"The purpose of this trip is to enhance trade relationships in agriculture, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, international education, workforce and infrastructure and logistics.
Vietnam is a valuable trading partner, and our second largest live cattle export market, supporting local businesses and creating jobs for Territorians.
The Territory is Australia's investment capital, and we intend to capitalise on our meetings in Vietnam, a high priority market, and bring opportunities for Territorians home with us."
Northern Territory Government
