Articles tagged with Viet Nam
NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters to Visit Vietnam, Thailand, and China Next Week
3 days ago | 64 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
1 month ago | 157 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 MalaysiaAdvancing New Zealand's Wood Processing Sector: Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities
1 month ago | 224 viewsThe speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity to address the audience and acknowledges the leadership and commitment within New Zealand's wood processing sector. They highlight the importance of the sector to the national economy, emphasizing its role in regional prosperity and job creation. The speaker discusses challenges facing the industry, opportunities for growth through export value doubling objectives, government support initiatives such as the Wood Processing Growth Fund, and efforts to address barriers like energy costs and trade tariffs while reaffirming support for the sector's growth and excellence.
Tags: Mark Ross Don Hammond New Zealand Rotorua Gisborne Government Viet Nam India Australia United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer