calls for 6 more countries to access visa exemptions

Calls for 6 more countries to access visa exemptions

The government should add six more countries to the list of those with visa exemptions: Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Belgium, and Switzerland, Mr. Hoang Nhan Chinh, Head of the Tourism Advisory Secretariat Board at the Vietnam Private Sector Forum (VPSF) told a workshop on resolving difficulties in the tourism sector held within the Forum, the second session of which will take place in Hanoi at the end of July.
education new zealand celebrates one million followers with 7320 scholarship

Education New Zealand celebrates one million followers with $7,320 scholarship

For a limited time only, Education New Zealand (ENZ) is offering a NZ$10,000 ($7,320) scholarship for a current or prospective international student.
new zealand outstanding education opportunity

New Zealand: outstanding education opportunity

On May 25, 2017, Education New Zealand held a media meeting at the home of New Zealand Ambassador Wendy Matthews to provide an overview of the advanced education opportunities for Vietnamese students in New Zealand.
pm calls for further investment from new zealand

PM calls for further investment from New Zealand

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc called on New Zealand businesses to invest more in Viet Nam at a reception for visiting Trade Minister of New Zealand Todd McClay in Ha Noi on May 8.
india beat new zealand 4 1 in davis cup

India beat New Zealand 4-1 in Davis Cup

PUNE, India: Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri scored back-to-back wins over New Zealand on Sunday to give India a 4-1 victory on the final day of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie in Pune.
nz ambassador performs vietnamese song as farewell gift

NZ Ambassador performs Vietnamese song as farewell gift

New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam Haike Manning surprised his Embassy staff and over 190,000 followers of the Embassy’s Facebook page with the release of a personal music video.
evacuations planned for quake hit new zealand town

Evacuations planned for quake-hit New Zealand town

CHRISTCHURCH: Rescuers in New Zealand were scrambling on Tuesday (Nov 15) to evacuate up to 1,000 tourists stranded by a 7.8 earthquake that has caused "utter devastation" on the coast of the South Island.
powerful earthquake shakes new zealand two killed

Powerful earthquake shakes New Zealand, two killed

WELLINGTON: A powerful earthquake rocked New Zealand on Monday (Nov 14) killing at least two people, damaging roads and buildings, and prompting a tsunami warning that sent thousands fleeing to higher ground.
new zealand makes un push for end to syria air attacks

New Zealand makes UN push for end to Syria air attacks

UNITED NATIONS: New Zealand, one of the 10 non-permanent Security Council members, on Wednesday (Oct 12) presented a draft resolution demanding an end to air attacks in Syria's battleground city of Aleppo.
a dedication to teachers

A dedication to teachers

During the World Teachers’ Day on October 5, Microsoft showcased the work of three educators - Tran Thi Thuy in Vietnam, Jarrod Aberhart from New Zealand, and Lorelee Dedoroy Asignacion in the Philippines – who have never met but share the same passion: using technology to transform the way they teach and improve the quality of education, and using technology to make learning more interactive and fun.
vietnams challenge in protecting ip under tpp

Vietnam's challenge in protecting IP under TPP

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement was officially concluded on February 4, 2016 by 12 countries, including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the US and Viet Nam.
expat intl djs to perform at edm festival

EXPAT - Int’l DJs to perform at EDM festival

An electronic dance music festival called the “Land of Dreams Escape” on September 25 will feature DJs and music producers from Russia, the US, the UK, New Zealand and Netherlands.
monsantos modern approach to workforce

Monsanto’s modern approach to workforce

The 21st century workplace is experiencing swift changes due to globalisation and technology. As this phenomenon continues, Jaideep Iyengar, commercial HR lead for Asia and Australia-New Zealand at Monsanto Company, spoke with VIR’s Nam Phuong on new competencies required for modern employees.
tpp controversy over isds

TPP controversy over ISDS

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations among the 12 member countries concluded on October 5, 2015 in Atlanta, the US. These included Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the US, and Vietnam. Combined, the GDP of these countries equals 40 per cent of the global economy. The TPP agreement includes 30 chapters and various annexes covering trade and trade-related issues to permit comprehensive market access with regional approach and a platform for regional economic integration.
air new zealand touches down in vietnam

Air New Zealand touches down in Vietnam

Air New Zealand officially opened the first direct air link between New Zealand and Vietnam on June 5.