New Zealand

New Zealand’s nutritional supplements to enter Vietnamese market

November 26, 2021 | 21:46

Efforts are being fast-tracked for the launch of brand new New Zealand premium health supplement line in Vietnam time in 2022.

Plenty to chew over for region in wake of virtual APEC event

November 15, 2021 | 08:00

New Zealand was the latest nation to try out virtual conferencing on a massive scale last week when it hosted the first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference for 2021.

Thailand prioritises sustainable, balanced and inclusive development in APEC 2022

November 10, 2021 | 23:11

In the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chairmanship Year 2022, Thailand will focus on promoting sustainable, balanced and inclusive development across the socio-economic and environmental aspects that can be enjoyed by all.

Migrant workers most affected by COVID-19 to receive relief from embassies

October 05, 2021 | 16:48

The embassies of New Zealand and Switzerland will fund a $56,520 humanitarian aid project to assist vulnerable migrant workers in Ho Chi Minh City.

30 years of accompanying the country’s key economic sectors part3

September 28, 2021 | 09:00

VIR has earned praise from international organisations, embassies, experts, and across the business community as it provides them with insightful and useful information on the ups and downs of the country’s exciting economic development.

New Zealand Fruit Week launches at Vinmart retail chain with quality fruits

July 30, 2021 | 11:05

To provide Vietnamese consumers high-quality fresh fruits, top suppliers have teamed up with Vinmart to launch the second edition of New Zealand Fruit Week.

Eight hospitals and healthcare centres gifted New Zealand fruit boxes during pandemic

July 13, 2021 | 18:36

New Zealand’s top fresh produce exporters provided 535 cartons of apples and 1,100 gold kiwi fruits for patients and healthcare staff to tide over COVID-19.

New Zealand-Vietnam ties flourish in new direction

June 17, 2021 | 17:09

Relations between Vietnam and New Zealand continue to thrive and develop in all areas. Tredene Dobson, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van the outlook of economic cooperation between two countries.

270 households in Hai Duong receive support to restore livelihoods after COVID-19

May 22, 2021 | 16:31

The New Zealand Embassy is providing $34,780 to support 270 households in five communes in Hai Duong province that were hit hard by the pandemic.

350 female workers receive support to bounce back higher from COVID-19

February 05, 2021 | 13:24

More than 350 female domestic workers received cash and training assistance with a total value of NZD$50,000 ($35,740) to overcome COVID-19 impacts.

UK formally requests to join CPTPP

February 02, 2021 | 11:45

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.