Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Jobs and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

As I was saying, last week CSIRO signed a memorandum of understanding with the Vietnamese Minister for Science and Technology which will promote collaboration between CSIRO and Vietnamese researchers. It will support engagement in a diverse range of areas, including agriculture, health, marine science, astronomy and space, and it will build on the groundwork that has been laid over the last few years. Vietnam is a priority nation under the Australian government's Global Innovation Strategy initiatives. To date, over $1.1 million has been committed to five collaborative projects involving Vietnamese partners. These projects include a research program supporting our prawn industries and exploring new opportunities in digital design and advanced manufacturing. The government is committed to promoting collaboration with ASEAN neighbours and promoting growth.