The Vietnam-Australia Startup & Innovation Association (VASIA)

The Vietnam-Australia Startup & Innovation Association (VASIA) is a non-profit organisation fostering collaboration between Australian and Vietnamese entrepreneurs, businesses, and professionals.

As a central hub for business networking, trade promotion, and government advocacy, VASIA accelerates innovation, market expansion, and cross-border investment.

Beyond business growth, VASIA provides immigration and consular services, settlement support, and skill recognition programs to assist individuals and companies entering the Australian market.

Through high-impact events, industry seminars, and tailored advisory services, VASIA strengthens bilateral ties, unlocking new opportunities for economic success and professional advancement.

 

Our Services

Business Expansion & Trade Promotion

  • Trade Events & Business Conferences – Organising international networking opportunities.
  • Business & Investment Matchmaking – Connecting companies with the right partners.
  • Market Entry & Trade Advisory – Assisting businesses in navigating international trade programs and regulatory requirements.

Immigration, Settlement & Legal Support

VASIA simplifies the migration and integration process with expert guidance:

  • Visa Consultation & Processing – Supporting Australian visas (600, 482, 407, 490) for professionals and businesses.
  • Consular Legalisation & Document Verification – Ensuring smooth and legal transactions.
  • Fast-Track Arrival & Resettlement Support – Assisting with airport check-in, pick-up services, housing, and cultural orientation.
  • Career Consultation & Job Market Navigation – Supporting skilled professionals in navigating the Australian job market.

Skill Recognition & Career Advancement

 

  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certification – Converting experience into nationally recognised qualifications.
  • Industry Certification Support – Helping professionals gain nationally recognised qualifications in high-demand industries like commercial cooking and beauty services, unlocking career growth and migration opportunities.
  • Employment & Career Guidance
  • Providing job search support, resume coaching, and visa-aligned career pathways.

Our Growth Journey

2024: Founded with Purpose VASIA launched in Melbourne to address a clear market gap—facilitating strategic partnerships between Vietnamese and Australian businesses.

Proven Results From our first networking events to established government collaborations, we’ve built the infrastructure that makes cross-border business expansion achievable.

Strategic Focus We deliver what businesses need: market access, investment pathways, and regulatory navigation. Our partnerships with key stakeholders ensure you get results, not just introductions.

Moving Forward As Vietnam-Australia trade continues its upward trajectory, VASIA scales with demand—expanding services and deepening market expertise to support your growth objectives.

 

Partners 

News

VASIA and AME Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation with MOU Signing in Melbourne
04/12/2025

It has been an energising and inspiring week as the Vietnam–Australia Startups & Innovation Association...

Seminar on Safety Skills for Students: Enhancing Awareness and Self-Protection in the Digital Age
17/11/2025

On 11 November 2025, the Vietnam – Australia Startup and Innovation Association (VASIA), in collaboration...

“Master AI – Master Your Career”: Empowering Students with Innovation and Technology
07/11/2025

On September 17, 2025, the Campus Tour “Master AI – Master Your Career” took place...

“Going Abroad to Return” – Entrepreneurship Journey of Vietnamese Students in Australia with VASIA and Saigon University
07/11/2025

Ho Chi Minh City, December 26, 2024 at Saigon University (SGU), the Vietnam – Australia Startup...

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GES Solutions Australia
14/10/2025

Yesterday, VASIA was delighted to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GES Solutions,...

William Angliss Institute visit to Saigon University with the Connection and Support of the Vietnam–Australia Startups and Innovation Association (VASIA)
14/10/2025

On September 16, 2025, Saigon University welcomed a delegation from William Angliss Institute (Australia) for...

AVFA and VASIA Sign MOU to Strengthen Support for Vietnamese Community in Northern Australia
20/08/2025

On May 22, 2025, a significant milestone was marked as the Australian Vietnamese Family Association...

VASIA and Saigon University Sign MOU to Foster Entrepreneurship and Innovation
20/08/2025

Ho Chi Minh City, December 26, 2024 – The Vietnam–Australia Startup and Innovation Association (VASIA)...

“Going Abroad to Return” – Entrepreneurship Journey of Vietnamese Students in Australia with VASIA and Saigon University
20/08/2025

Ho Chi Minh City, December 26, 2024 at Saigon University (SGU), the Vietnam–Australia Startup and Innovation...

Talk Show 01: From International Students to Entrepreneurs – A Vietnamese Startup Journey in Austral
06/08/2025

Melbourne, 04.10.2024 As part of the Vietnamese Startups Networking Series, the Vietnam-Australia Startups & Innovation...

Career Guidance for the Future: “Choosing the Right Path for Your Future” Seminar at Footscray High School
06/08/2025

Footscray, Victoria – October 23, 2024 With the goal of inspiring and guiding young people...

Promoting Khanh Hoa – Nha Trang’s Signature Tourism & Agricultural Products at An Nam Market, St Albans
05/08/2025

St Albans, Victoria, 20 August 2025 – As part of an ongoing trade and tourism...

“Life Safely in Australia” – A Bridge of Knowledge and Local Law for Vietnamese Students in Melbourne
31/07/2025

Over the past weekend, at Sunshine College in Melbourne, the knowledge-sharing event “Life Safely in...

VASIA and Vietravel Australia Sign MOU to Foster Strategic Collaboration
31/07/2025

In July 2025, the Vietnam-Australia Startup & Innovation Association (VASIA) officially signed a Memorandum of...

Vietnam’s ministry, Monash University co-hold international techfest
31/07/2025

HCMC – The Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology, in collaboration with Monash University, has...

Vietnamese businesses explore opportunities at Perth’s spring festival
31/07/2025

HCMC – Vietnamese businesses are increasingly eyeing Australia as a promising market, with the recent...

Vietnam – Australia startup association launched in Melbourne
31/07/2025

HCMC – The Vietnam-Australia Startup & Innovation Association (VASIA) has been launched in the Australian...

Ra mắt Hiệp hội Khởi nghiệp và Đổi mới sáng tạo Việt Nam – Australia
31/07/2025

Hiệp hội Khởi nghiệp và Đổi mới sáng tạo Việt Nam – Australia ra mắt...