uk formally requests to join cptpp

UK formally requests to join CPTPP

The UK made a formal request on February 1 to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the first accession application by a member outside the 11 participating Pacific countries since the trade deal came into force in 2018.
multiple agreements with new zealand underpin ties

Multiple agreements with New Zealand underpin ties

Vietnam and New Zealand have cemented new ties with the latest signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the strategic partnership between both nations. Wendy Matthews, New Zealand’s Ambassador to Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Thanh Van the upcoming opportunities and key areas for stronger bilateral collaboration.
pm receives outgoing new zealand ambassador

PM receives outgoing New Zealand Ambassador

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has congratulated outgoing New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Wendy Matthews on her successful tenure in Vietnam.
new zealand honours vietnamese alumni with outstanding achievements

New Zealand honours Vietnamese Alumni with outstanding achievements

The 2020 New Zealand Outstanding Alumni Awards has recognised six outstanding Vietnamese alumni who have benefited from New Zealand’s world-class education system and who have gone on to achieve success in their professional careers and have made impactful contributions in their communities.
rcep a key priority in vietnams trade integration strategy

RCEP – a key priority in Vietnam’s trade integration strategy

After a journey of eight years, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has finally been signed on November 15, 2020, covering 10 countries of ASEAN and another five countries with whom ASEAN has pre-existing free trade agreements: Australia, China, Japan, Korea and New Zealand.
australian minister highlights significance of rcep amid global trade uncertainty

Australian minister highlights significance of RCEP amid global trade uncertainty

Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham has recently emphasised the importance of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, which is expected to be signed on November 15 between 10 ASEAN countries and China, Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), New Zealand and Australia.
new zealand plunges into recession as economy shrinks record 12

New Zealand plunges into recession as economy shrinks record 12%

New Zealand plunged into recession for the first time in a decade Thursday, as data confirmed a record-breaking economic collapse that forced Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to defend her pandemic response ahead of next month's general election.
new zealand eyes cook islands travel bubble

New Zealand eyes Cook Islands travel bubble

New Zealand plans to open a virus-free "travel bubble" with the tiny Pacific realm of Cook Islands before year's end, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday, while expressing caution about a similar arrangement with Australia.
vietnam and new zealand renew education partnership amidst robust demand

Vietnam and New Zealand renew education partnership amidst robust demand

2020 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam and education has long been a key pillar of the partnership. John Laxon, regional director for Asia at Education New Zealand (ENZ), shared with VIR’s Thanh Van about New Zealand’s efforts to build even stronger education ties with Vietnam in the coming years.
new zealand ties reach new level

New Zealand ties reach new level

With Vietnam and New Zealand lifting their comprehensive partnership to a strategic one, a wide door is to open for both nations to further cement their trade and investment ties, which currently remain humble.
vietnam new zealand look to strategic partnership infographics

Vietnam, New Zealand look to strategic partnership (Infographics)

2020 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and New Zealand. The two countries are looking to lift ties to strategic partnership.
new zealand and vietnam commit to strategic education partnership

New Zealand and Vietnam commit to strategic education partnership

The renewal of a Strategic Engagement Plan on Education will see the education relationship between New Zealand and Vietnam prosper with a rich, two-way exchange of knowledge, students, and skills under a number of initiatives.
new zealand and vietnam sign on electronic certification for agro food products

New Zealand and Vietnam sign on electronic certification for agro-food products

Vietnam and New Zealand will step up trade facilitation by signing a Cooperative Arrangement to establish the first electronic certification for food and agriculture products between the two countries via Vietnam’s National Single Window.
new zealand supports vocational training in vietnam to stand up to global demand

New Zealand supports vocational training in Vietnam to stand up to global demand

New Zealand’s Government to Government Know-How (G2G) and Vietnam’s Directorate of Vocational Education and Training on July 20 enhanced their co-operation in the field of vocational education and training and skills development.
covid 19 over 350 vietnamese citizens repatriated from australia new zealand

COVID-19: Over 350 Vietnamese citizens repatriated from Australia, New Zealand

More than 350 Vietnamese citizens from Australia and New Zealand were brought home safe and sound on July 3.