Articles tagged with Thailand
Future of Investment and Trade Partnership Advances Global Trade and Reduces Barriers
3 weeks ago | 206 viewsMembers of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, including New Zealand, committed to practical initiatives to enhance trade by tackling non-tariff barriers, promoting digital trade, and strengthening economic resilience. The meeting resulted in declarations addressing NTBs, digital trade facilitation, economic security, and global subsidies, aiming to support fair competition and secure supply chains. Additionally, Korea, Peru, and Thailand joined the partnership, increasing membership to 19 and highlighting the group's growing influence.
Tags: Todd McClay New Zealand FIT Partnership Korea Peru Thailand Fiji Samoa Trade Minister Ministerial DeclarationFIT Partnership Expands to 19 Members Boosting Global Trade Opportunities
3 weeks ago | 233 viewsThe Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership has expanded from 16 to 19 members with Korea, Peru, and Thailand joining, reflecting growing interest among small and medium-sized trading nations. The partnership focuses on creating simple, consistent trade rules to support exporters, strengthen trading positions, and foster economic growth amid global uncertainties. New Zealand, a founding member, hosted a significant Ministerial meeting in Auckland, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among like-minded economies to open doors in emerging markets and enhance trade opportunities.
Tags: FIT Partnership Todd McClay New Zealand Korea Peru Thailand Trade Investment Ministerial meeting Emerging marketsNZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters to Visit Vietnam, Thailand, and China Next Week
8 months ago | 946 viewsMinister Winston Peters will visit Viet Nam, Thailand, and China next week to strengthen New Zealand's key relationships in Southeast Asia and discuss regional challenges with senior leaders. He will also attend an event in Guangzhou marking New Zealand’s purchase of two interisland ferries, highlighting the strong trade ties with China. This visit underscores the Coalition Government’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation with both Southeast Asia and China.
Tags: Winston Peters New Zealand Viet Nam Thailand China Southeast Asia Guangzhou Ha Noi Bangkok Coalition GovernmentUnlocking Opportunities: New Zealand's Southeast Asia Foreign Policy Reset
9 months ago | 1063 viewsThe speech delivered to the ASEAN – NZ Business Council emphasized the importance of New Zealand's foreign policy reset, focusing on Southeast Asia as a key partner for trade, security, and resilience. The reset aims to deepen relationships through practical diplomacy, increased resources, and tangible outcomes such as strategic partnerships with countries like Viet Nam and Singapore. The plan for the year ahead includes turning upgraded agreements into results, building people-to-people ties, and deepening security cooperation to deliver security and prosperity for New Zealanders.
Tags: Simon Bridges Kathleen Morrison Ambassadors High Commissioners Viet Nam Singapore ASEAN Thailand Philippines MalaysiaStrengthening Economic Ties with Thailand and Indonesia: Minister Todd McClay's Mission
1 year ago | 1983 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is traveling to Thailand and Indonesia to enhance New Zealand's economic relationships with these key Southeast Asian economies. The focus is on leveraging the region's economic growth potential, with discussions centered around doubling exports and strengthening trade ties. The Minister will engage with senior officials, promote high-value exports, and seek to expand cooperation in areas such as food security and trade agreements during his visit from 4 to 8 August.
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