new zealand massacre puts focus on semi automatic weapons in us

New Zealand massacre puts focus on semi-automatic weapons in US

The horrific death toll in the New Zealand mosque massacre has put the spotlight on the lethality of the semi-automatic weapons used by the Christchurch gunman and in numerous attacks in the United States.
2019 new zealand education fairs set for landing late this month

2019 New Zealand Education Fairs set for landing late this month

More than 50 of New Zealand’s education institutions will be travelling to Vietnam to showcase their country’s world-class learning environment at the New Zealand Education Fairs in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on March 23 and 24, respectively.
air new zealand flight to china forced to turn back for not having permission to land

Air New Zealand flight to China forced to turn back for not having permission to land

WELLINGTON: An Air New Zealand passenger plane flying from Auckland to Shanghai was forced to turn back after about five hours in the air because it did not have permission to land in China, officials said on Sunday (Feb 10).
new zealand wildfire expected to burn for weeks

New Zealand wildfire expected to burn for weeks

WELLINGTON: A large New Zealand wildfire is expected to burn for weeks longer but has moved away from some inhabited areas, allowing residents of an evacuated village to return home soon, firefighters said Monday (Feb 11).
enz announces first ever government scholarship to vietnamese students

ENZ announces first-ever government scholarship to Vietnamese students

Education New Zealand (ENZ) announced the New Zealand Schools Scholarships (NZSS) – the first New Zealand government scholarships offered exclusively to Vietnamese secondary school students.
cptpp goes live in vietnam

CPTPP goes live in Vietnam

Today the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, CPTPP, enters into force in Vietnam after going live on December 30, 2018 for six Pacific Basin countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore.  
approaching the climate conundrum

Approaching the climate conundrum

On her seventh visit to Vietnam to attend the Hanoi Forum on climate change response, Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and former head of the United Nations Development Programme, discussed with VIR’s Trang Nguyen the progress that Vietnam has made in response to climate change, and what it can do further to pursue rapid growth without compromising investment into climate change adaptation.
unbroken momentum after 25 years

Unbroken momentum after 25 years

As it celebrates its 25th anniversary in Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group is optimistic about the future of Vietnam’s economy and the bank’s presence in the financial sector. Farhan Faruqui, group executive (International) of ANZ, and Jodi West, CEO of ANZ Bank (Vietnam), talked with VIR’s Phuong Trang about the opportunities ahead.
anz marks 25 year milestone in vietnam

ANZ marks 25-year milestone in Vietnam

ANZ has celebrated its 25th anniversary in Vietnam, reviewing its contributions to the country’s growth over this time and making further commitments to journey along with the country in the next 25 years and after.
studying in new zealand teaches foreign students independence

Studying in New Zealand teaches foreign students independence

More Vietnamese students are opting for New Zealand for their international education as living and studying there would not simply offer world-class qualifications but also makes them global citizens with practical skills.
british royals arrive on landmark trip to sydney

British royals arrive on landmark trip to Sydney

Prince Harry and Meghan touched down in Sydney on Monday (Oct 15), kicking off a bumper Pacific tour that is the British royals' first major outing abroad as a couple.
travelling to new zealand hand over your password or risk a us 3300 fine

Travelling to New Zealand? Hand over your password or risk a US$3,300 fine

Visitors entering New Zealand will have to disclose passwords for their electronic devices if they asked to by customs officials, or risk being slapped with a NZ$5,000 (US$3,300) fine.
needles found in strawberries at new zealands countdown supermarket report

Needles found in strawberries at New Zealand's Countdown supermarket: Report

A New Zealand supermarket has issued a statement that needles have been found in a punnet of strawberries sourced from Western Australia at one of its outlets , according to local media reports on Sunday (Sep 23).
citi vietnam wins best corporate digital bank

Citi Vietnam wins Best Corporate Digital Bank

Citi has been named by Global Finance as Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank in 16 markets where it operates, including Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.  
new zealand refreshes work rights for international graduates

New Zealand refreshes work rights for international graduates

The New Zealand government has launched a new international education strategy and enhanced post-study work rights this week, which will strengthen career opportunities for international students after finishing their course in the country.