The new halal cooperation arrangement will streamline halal certification and product assurance processes, making it easier for New Zealand exporters to access the Indonesian market.
In the article, author Alexia Russell described Vietnam as one of the hottest travel destinations in the world right now, with international tourist numbers surging by 43% in 2024.
Other prominent New Zealand news outlets, including rnz.co.nz, 1news.co.nz, and scoop.co.nz, also featured the announcement, highlighting the elevation of the bilateral relationship.
Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon expressed optimism about his official visit to Vietnam, while emphasising the Southeast Asian economy's importance to New Zealand exporters. He described Vietnam as a huge opportunity for New Zealand and the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the trip, Emeritus Professor Roberto Rabel from the Centre for Strategic Studies under New Zealand’s Victoria University of Wellington said that Luxon’s first visit to Vietnam as New Zealand Prime Minister is significant in providing him with the opportunity to see at first hand the vibrant socio-economic environment that has characterised Vietnam’s development in recent years.
The Status of Visiting Forces Agreement will enable the armed forces of the Philippines and New Zealand to elevate their cooperation activities and conduct exercises in each other’s territories.
Thailand and New Zealand on April 17 agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a strategic partnership by 2026, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
ASEAN and New Zealand reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation through the implementation of the ASEAN-New Zealand Plan of Action (2021-2025) at the 11th ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee (ANZJCC) Meeting held at the ASEAN Secretariat on March 25.
The Joint Committee (FJC) for the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) agreement has completed the negotiations for upgrading the plurilateral free trade deal at its recent 20th meeting in Indonesia.
Talks on the upgrade of ASEAN’s free trade area with China have been launched while negotiations on upgrading the one with Australia and New Zealand wrapped up recently.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and New Zealand reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation under the bilateral plan of action (2021-2025) at the recent 10th ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee meeting.
Singapore and New Zealand will be working more closely on the green economy and the fight against climate change, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during a joint press conference with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on April 19.
As a dialogue partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), New Zealand reaffirmed its commitment towards the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and realising peace and stability in the region.
The ASEAN-New Zealand Ministerial Meeting was held via avideo conference on August 5 within the framework of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-54) and Related Meetings.
The ASEAN-New Zealand Ministerial Meeting was held via avideo conference on August 5 within the framework of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-54) and Related Meetings.
Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern on July 12 announced a plan to arrange a virtual meeting of leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) slated for this week, which will focus on COVID-19 and measures to cope with its negative impact on the economies.
The ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee virtually convened its 9th meeting on July 9, during which the sides reiterated their commitment to deepening their strategic partnership.
Thailand has expressed its support for the three key statements to be announced by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, local media reported.
Malaysia and New Zealand have reaffirmed their bilateral commitment on defence cooperation under the Five Powers Defence Arrangements (FPDA) and the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus).
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on November 14 reaffirmed the important role of and commitment to strengthening her country’s partnership with ASEAN.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 14 called on New Zealand to open its door wider for goods and agricultural products of ASEAN countries as the sides have substantial potential for cooperation.