Charles Darwin University joins institute as knowledge partner to deepen ties with Vietnam

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has taken a big step forward in building relationships in Vietnam after joining the Australia Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI) as a knowledge partner.
 

Along with the shared research potential of the AVPI membership, going forward, there will also be knowledge sharing, collaborations, and regional engagement.  
 

At a recent AVPI conference in Brisbane, delegates and members of CDU Global Partnership discussed renewable technology, and how important these relationships were for Vietnam to reach its net zero emissions targets.  

AVPI, founded by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), is a leading policy institute focused on building the Australia-Vietnam partnership through strategic projects and collaborations, including leveraging its network of partners for ideas, research. 

Some of the key member in AVPI are Australin universities, such as University of Sydney and Swinburne, business groups and NGOs working on the ground in Vietnam, such as Action on Poverty. 

In a sign of commitment to the region, AVPI, which was established in 2022, opened an office in Hanoi this year.  

The parentship with AVPI is the second major move made in 2025 to expand CDU’s footprint with ASEAN members. 

As a dual-sector university with a strong regional and global presence, CDU brings expertise in education, research, and Indigenous knowledge.  

This AVPI partnership directly supports national and Northern Territory priorities and reflects CDU’s commitment to innovation, purposeful connections, and shared prosperity across the Asia-Pacific. 

The University also appointed Dr Nathan Franklin as an Associate Vice-Chancellor for Indonesia in February this year.