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New Zealand Global F&B Campaign “Made with Care” launched in Vietnam

Five premium retailers have been selected to distribute New Zealand F&B products in Vietnam.

Four ambassadors make pre-Tet visit to VN peacekeeping force

Representatives of the embassies of Canada, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland in Vietnam paid a visit to the headquarters of the Vietnamese peacekeeping force before the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Vietnam among best countries in battling COVID-19: Lowy Institute

Vietnam is among top countries and territories that proved the most successful at containing the pandemic, announced a report unveiled on January 27 of the Lowy Institute, an independent think-tank in Australia.

New Zealand awards Global Competence Certificate to 25 Vietnamese students

Education New Zealand (ENZ) and New Zealand Consulate-General on January 26 presented the Global Competence Certificate (GCC) to 25 Vietnamese students from the IGC Group’s schools.

 

New Zealand media: Vietnam - the time has come

Vietnam has started to emerge as the latest Asian nation with a strengthening position in the region, and a future high potential for economic growth, 

NA leader receives Ambassadors of New Zealand, Chile, Indonesia

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted receptions on December 11 for the out-going Ambassadors of New Zealand, Chile and Indonesia.

Vietnam, New Zealand hold third defence policy dialogue

Vietnam and New Zealand have agreed to outline a cooperation plan for the next three years with a view to elevating the defence collaboration to a new high, making it on par with the strategic partnership between the two nations.

NZ Embassy to organize virtual education showcase for Vietnamese students

In the context of COVID-19, Education New Zealand (ENZ) will adopt a new approach for Vietnamese students to discover and experience New Zealand’seducation through the virtual New Zealand Education Showcase, to be held on October 18.

Analysts upbeat about Vietnam - NZ strategic partnership

The Asia Media Centre in New Zealand has run an article highlighting the upgrading of ties between Vietnam and NZ into a strategic partnership on July 22, expressing its trust in the prospects for the bilateral relationship in the future

Vietnam, New Zealand facilitate border clearance of agro-forestry-aquatic products via e-Cert

Vietnam and New Zealand have agreed to facilitate border clearance of agricultural, forestry and aquatic products through the use of electronic certification (e-Cert).

 

Vietnam, New Zealand renew Strategic Engagement Plan on Education

Vietnam and New Zealand have renewed their Strategic Engagement Plan on Education for the period from 2020 to 2023.

 

New Zealand helps to improve Vietnam’s vocational training

An agreement on enhancing cooperation in the field of vocational education and training and skills development was signed on Monday in Hanoi.

Vietnam, New Zealand Prime Ministers to hold virtual summit this month

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and New Zealand’s counterpart Jacinda Ardern will hold online summit on July 22, Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang told reporters Thursday.

 

Numbers of COVID-19 cases, deaths in Asia-Pacific keep rising

Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region continued to report new COVID-19 cases and deaths on March 31.

Coronavirus: Australia and New Zealand ban non-residents from entry

The bans come into effect on Friday as both nations escalate their response to coronavirus.

Winner of logo competition to celebrate New Zealand-VN diplomatic relations announced

New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Wendy Matthews today presented the first prize worth VND8 million to Ho Tu Anh as the winner of logo competition to celebrate the 45th anniversary of New Zealand-Vietnam diplomatic relations. 

 

G4 Ambassadors convey Tet wishes and gender equality message

With the visit to the female football players, the ambassadors stressed the role of gender equality.

Vietnam’s average wage equals one seventh of Asia – Pacific

Only 11.6% of Vietnam’s 57.5 million workforce are high skilled, and the rate of English proficiency is 5%.

HCMC & NZ sign deal on startup and innovation cooperation

The HCM City Department of Science and Technology and Creative HQ, one of New Zealand’s leading innovation facilitators, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on cooperation to develop the city’s startup and innovation environment.

 

New Zealand helps Vietnamese officials boost English skills

The New Zealand Government is sponsoring a four-week English language training course for Vietnamese officials in preparation for the country’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2020.