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The board will raise interest rates further if that is what is required to bring inflation down."---Australia and Vietnam have agreed to a new joint statement on economic resilience; and committed to greater co-operation across defence, agriculture, digital economy, minerals, science and innovation.Vietnamese President To Lam is on his first state visit to Australia, which has included talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra.It comes two years after Australia and Vietnam elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.Mr Albanese says he is pleased that their meeting has resulted in a further deepening of ties."At a time when the world is becoming more uncertain, resilient supply chains matter more than ever I am particularly pleased that Vietnam has agreed to provide market access for Australian kangaroo and deer meat