The event also marked the 88th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Overseas Vietnamese in New Zealand at the event Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Viet Dung extended his greetings and best wishes to all his guests on the occasion of Tet. He wished all Vietnamese people in New Zealand health, happiness and success so they can build a stronger community and preserve their traditional culture and mother language overseas. The ambassador hoped that Vietnamese expats will continue fostering people-to-people exchanges and ties between the two countries. The two countries inked the 2017-2020 Vietnam – New Zealand Action Program on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang last November to deepen bilateral relations and to upgrade their strategic partnership in the future, Dung said. Vietnam is New Zealand’s 16th largest trade partner with the two-way trade hitting about 1.2 billion USD. The two nations aim to raise … [Read more...] about Warm Tet gathering held for Vietnamese in New Zealand
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28 Vietnamese scholars heading to New Zealand to study in 2018
The latest recipients of the prestigious ASEAN New Zealand Scholarships provided by the New Zealand government—the 28 finest Vietnamese students—are heading to New Zealand to start their postgraduate studies in February. New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E Wendy Matthews, on January17 hosted a pre-departure briefing and reception for the scholars, the ten new awardees of New Zealand’s longstanding English Language Training for Officials (ELTO) programme, and 24 students visiting from New Zealand under the Centres for Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPEs) initiative. “I congratulate each of the 28 successful Vietnamese scholars. The ASEAN New Zealand Scholarship is designed to support the next generation of leaders in Vietnam and the region,” she said. “Over the last 24 years, many New Zealand ASEAN scholars have gone on to become respected leaders in Vietnam. New Zealand ASEAN scholars grow academically, professionally, … [Read more...] about 28 Vietnamese scholars heading to New Zealand to study in 2018
New Zealand praises APPF-26 theme and contributions
Question: This year, the APPF meeting is focusing on parliamentary partnership for peace, innovation and sustainable development. What do you think about the theme?Answer: I think it is an excellent and very timely theme, particularly around the area of innovation because we are living in the era of critical changes to health, population and economy. It is very important for the parliaments around the Asia – Pacific to keep a brief of all the changes. We’re talking about the fourth industrial revolution which happens so rapidly that not many governments can see where it is going to go but we know that it is bringing huge enhancement into the area of healthcare, culture, transport, and digital communications. As it is bringing information to all of our population, we are looking at a far more connected world and cross-culture globe. So it is important for APPF to have a vision, to understand and embrace the technological revolution.The theme around peace is also very … [Read more...] about New Zealand praises APPF-26 theme and contributions
ASEAN-New Zealand scholarships granted to 30 young people
Thirty Vietnamese have received the New Zealand ASEAN Scholarship Awards to study in New Zealand. 30 young people are granted New Zealand ASEAN Scholarship Awards The New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards (NZAS) recognise New Zealand’s close cultural, economic, and geographic ties with Southeast Asia. They seek to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to the economic, social, and political development of their region. The scholarships are offered for postgraduate level study only. The scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand government’s international aid and development programme. New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Wendy Matthews held a party at her house on January 17 to celebrate the news with 30 young people who will continue their researches and studies in New Zealand next month. They will be given full scholarships for their thesis, the cost of research as well as the cost of … [Read more...] about ASEAN-New Zealand scholarships granted to 30 young people
Asian Ruby restaurant honours Vietnamese cuisine in New Zealand
Dishes prepared by the restaurant (Photo: VNA) Once you go to the restaurant It is difficult to forget, because Vietnamese cultural hallmarks are shown through the restaurant’s space, dishes, and way to display dishes. Cuisine is a completely different business from other sectors, especially Vietnamese cuisine, because it is a precise combination of fresh and nourishing materials with specific spices and flavourings to make dishes imbued with the national identity. The experience and enthusiasm of the chef of Asian Ruby restaurant have helped him achieve the target and attract the attention of local diners by private values. Thanks to its unique Vietnamese culture, Asian Ruby was honoured to be broadcast on television of New Zealand and was introduced as a new special and attractive destination. The restaurant has become a familiar cuisine address of many local people, international tourists and well-known businessmen such as billionaire Owen Glenn. It is also a place to … [Read more...] about Asian Ruby restaurant honours Vietnamese cuisine in New Zealand
New Zealand Embassy launches a logo design contest
(Cinet)- The New Zealand Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh city have launched a logo design contest to brand a series of events, themed “New Zealand – Open to the New”, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between New Zealand ans Vietnam. All people can participate in this competition. The logo should reflect the main theme “New Zealand – Open to the New” and display innovative and modern design styles with clear shapes and colour. Entries can be sent to the New Zealand Embassy until October 15. Each entrants can submit up to 5 logos, formatted to a jpeg file at least 3MB but not larger than 5MB. There will be two prizes, the first worth VND 20 million and the second valued at VND 6 million to the best logos. The awards ceremony will take place on November 5. New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Haike Manning said at the launch ceremony that the winning logo from this competition would be an … [Read more...] about New Zealand Embassy launches a logo design contest
New Zealand: Tourism getting $30m Budget boost
Tourism New Zealand is getting $25 million to sell New Zealand to visitors during the lead up to the 2011 Rugby World Cup.Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key made the announcement in a speech to the New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference at Sky City Hotel in Auckland on May 13. He said there would also be $5m more for regional tourism organisation joint venture initiatives with Tourism New Zealand. Tourism would play an important role in helping grow the economy growing faster, a key focus of next week's budget. Mr Key also said there importance of the World Cup for New Zealand could not be overstated. "It's the third largest sporting event in the world, and our fantastic country will be in the spotlight for six weeks. We're expecting at least 85,000 international visitors, and billions more will be watching from home." Mr Key said the increase in funding bought the investment in tourism to almost $100 million this year. A campaign targeted at Australia had been very … [Read more...] about New Zealand: Tourism getting $30m Budget boost
Logo to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam announced
(Cinet) – On December 18, the New Zealand Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City have announced the official logo to brand the ‘New Zealand – Open to the New’ season of events to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam. A young Vietnam designer, Tran Giang Nam is the designer of the logo, inspired by the fusion of highlights in the cultures of both New Zealand and Vietnam, and the winner of the first prize and VND20 million prize money. ‘We were delighted with the huge number of entries – we received over 500 entries from many different parts of the Vietnamese public. Many of the entries were very creative, covering distinctive features of New Zealand and Vietnam and it was very hard for us to choose a winner,’ said HE Haike Manning, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam. The anniversary year will commence with an official launch to kick-off ‘New Zealand – Open to the New’ … [Read more...] about Logo to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam announced
The 2008 New Zealand International Arts Festival kicks off
The 2008 New Zealand International Arts Festival, one of the biggest in the southern Hemisphere opened here on February, 22. The biennial festival features more than 800 artists from 35 countries over three weeks. It is New Zealand 's largest cultural event and will end on March 16. Performances range from ballet and opera to circus acts to theater. Artists were welcomed with a traditional powhiri followed by speeches and responded with bagpipes and break dancing on Friday morning at the launching ceremony. Festival artistic director, Lissa Twomey, said earlier that the opening weekend would showcase the critically acclaimed Black Watch, a play about the Scottish regiment's experiences in Iraq . Chekhov's Three Sisters, arguably the greatest play of the 20thcentury, would also be showing. Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett directs the Sydney Theater Company's production of Blackbird, which scooped a 2007 Olivier Award for … [Read more...] about The 2008 New Zealand International Arts Festival kicks off
Enjoy a taste of New Zealand
A selection of wines, dairy products and speciality foods from New Zealand will be unveiled at food and beverage sector events hosted by New Zealand's Trade&Enterprise (NZTE) group. The events take place in HCM City today and Ha Noi next Tuesday and are held in conjunction with the ASEAN New Zealand Combined Business Council trade mission to Viet Nam. The New Zealand Wine and Food Trade tasting event presents an opportunity for local distributors and importers to sample a wide range of food and beverages and explore partnerships with New Zealand companies. "One of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, Viet Nam is a destination for business and tourism, and is drawing greater foreign investment," said Graham Sims, New Zealand Trade Commissioner and Consul General in Viet Nam. "This is an exciting market for high-quality imported food and beverage, which New Zealand is well-placed to supply." Source: VNS … [Read more...] about Enjoy a taste of New Zealand