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Australia and Singapore have signed a landmark Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) to harness digital transformation and technology to expand trade and economic ties in our region.

The Australian Government is shocked and saddened by the massive blasts that occurred in Beirut overnight.

Both Australian mango farmers and our Pacific neighbours will benefit from a trial resumption of the Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Worker Programme.

Australia recorded its largest financial year trade surplus in 2019-20, off the back of booming goods exports, according to new data released today from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The Australian Government welcomes the announcement by the European Union (EU) to impose sanctions against malicious cyber actors, the first set of sanctions under the EU’s cyber sanctions regime.

Australia extends its condolences to the people of Taiwan on the passing of Dr Lee Teng-hui.

On 30 July, we mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s theme provides a timely opportunity to reflect on the impact of Australia’s efforts with ASEAN to support those who work so hard to prevent human trafficking and protect trafficking victims.

Australia joins the people of the Republic of Vanuatu in celebrating their country’s milestone of 40 years of independence.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper hosted Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne and Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds on July 28 in Washington for the 30th Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN 2020). 

Australia is sending an AUSMAT medical team to Papua New Guinea to support our friend and neighbour as it manages a concerning rise in COVID-19 cases in recent days.