Tom HewettAug 11, 2026 – 8.00pmAnthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam have strengthened economic and strategic ties during a three-day state visit to Australia by the leader of the increasingly important regional ally.The two signalled the need for a closer partnership between South-East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region for what they said were uncertain times.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles