The Vietnamese community in Australia has contributed a total of around 5 billion VND (203,300 USD) in support of people affected by natural resources, Ambassador Pham Hung Tam has released.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Australia held a ceremony on September 5 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2).

Premier of Australia's Victoria state Jacinta Allan said the state considers Vietnamese localities priority partners in its international cooperation during a recent meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam.