Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said that New Zealand has eight universities ranked among the top 2% of the highest-quality institutions globally.

Christopher Luxon arrives in Hanoi for his inaugural visit to Vietnam, marking a milestone in bilateral relations as the two nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties.

The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (VNU-HCMUS).

As New Zealand and Vietnam celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit is set to enhance cooperation in trade, education, and security, reinforcing a long-standing partnership.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will pay an official visit to Vietnam from February 25-28 at the invitation of PM Pham Minh Chinh. His visit coincides with the ASEAN Future Forum 2025, where he will deliver a keynote speech.