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Vietnam is poised to become a top 20 economy, so why is Australia taking so long to make trade and investment links?

Written by Anne Vo, Senior lecturer in Vietnamese culture and politics, University of Wollongong

At a time of widespread global trade instability, Australia should be expanding and diversifying its economic partnerships. Supply chains remain fragile, and protectionist rhetoric is once again gaining traction in major Western economies.

US President Donald Trump’s America First agenda includes sweeping tariffs on...

Why doing “more” at work isn’t working and what we actually need instead, according to Australia's newest leadership book
If you’re exhausted by work but can’t quite explain why, you’re not imagining it. You’re probably not working less than yo…
Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut
There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recent days calling on the Australian government to reduce spending. Tho…
What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor
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News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?
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What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% on Tuesday, the decision was …
Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer
Declan Young/UnsplashAustralia is an energy superpower. We have abundant natural resources, high average incomes and one of t…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Innovation competitions are the next big thing. Here are 8 ways to make them work
Leonardo da Vinci sketches. He invented the pulley, the parachute and the water-powered mill. None were patented.ShutterstockFor centuries, human beings have relied on patents to encourage and protect innovation.The electric…
Underground Spirits Australia Spreads a Little Sweetness
Australia’s cocktail scene is about to be sweetened as Underground Spirits signals its expansion into the national drinks market with an industry event at Little National Hotel in Sydney on…
Evergrande may survive, but for its executives expect a fate worse than debt
Alex Plaveski/APA large, financially interconnected company is on the verge of collapse, weighed down by massive debt. The government ponders a bailout. There’s no easy answer. Doing nothing risks serious…

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

A year after wage theft reforms came into effect, Australian businesses have increased their focus on payroll compliance, but confidence in pay accu...

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

Vietnam is poised to become a top 20 economy, so why is Australia taking so long to make trade and investment links?

Why doing “more” at work isn’t working and what we actually need instead, according to Australia's newest leadership book

Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut

What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Innovation competitions are the next big thing. Here are 8 ways to make them work

Underground Spirits Australia Spreads a Little Sweetness

Evergrande may survive, but for its executives expect a fate worse than debt

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security