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Việt Nam strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on Friday that killed innocent civilians in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Lê Thị Thu Hằng said the same day.— Photo AFP HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on Friday that killed innocent civilians in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Lê Thị Thu Hằng said the same day. Responding to reporters’ questions on Việt Nam’s reaction to the attacks, Hằng said Việt Nam extends its deepest condolences to the New Zealand government, the victims and their families. The spokesperson stressed that Việt Nam believes the government and people of New Zealand, with their firm will and resolve, will soon overcome the loss, and the instigators of the attacks will receive their due punishment. Party General Secretary and President Nguyễn Phú Trọng, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh have sent messages of … [Read more...] about VN strongly condemns attacks in New Zealand

New Zealand Ambassador to Việt Nam Wendy Matthews visited a dragon fruit farm in the Mekong Delta Province of Tiền Giang. — Photo Vietnamese Embassy in New Zealand Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Relations between New Zealand and Việt Nam are developing from strength to strength and there is significant potential to grow the relationship further, said New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. — VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Linh She particularly mentioned increasing co-operation between the two countries in the fields of trade, education and training and tourism during an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency earlier this week on the occasion of the upcoming official visit to the country by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, scheduled for March 11-14. “New Zealand is a natural partner for Việt Nam with our world class reputation for innovation, particularly in areas like high quality food and beverage, high-tech … [Read more...] about New Zealand-VN relations still growing after 43 years

New Zealand’s Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor prepares a kiwi cheesecake at the Fonterra innovation and test kitchen in HCM City. — VNS Photo Thu Hằng Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City’s Party Committee Secretary Nguyễn Thiện Nhân on Tuesday met with Damien O’Connor, New Zealand’s Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth, to discuss the development of bilateral relations in trade, investment, education and high-tech agriculture. HCM City is shifting to urban farming with a priority in high-tech agriculture, according to Nhân. He said that HCM City and New Zealand had opportunities to improve co-operation and share experiences as well as technology transfer to develop clean agriculture, and improve productivity and the value of products. Nhân said that he hoped New Zealand would create favorable conditions for Vietnamese products to access the New Zealand market. O’Connor said that Việt Nam, particularly HCM City, has huge … [Read more...] about HCM City seeks high-tech agriculture cooperation with New Zealand

Students at a New Zealand secondary school. Photo studyinnewzealand.govt.nz Viet Nam News HCM CITY — A number of New Zealand educational institutions currently offer co-delivered programmes in partnership with Vietnamese counterparts, according to that country’s government agency for international education, Education New Zealand. The Victoria University of Wellington offers a Bachelor of Commerce degree along with the HCM City University of Economics, a Bachelor of International Relations degree with the Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam, and a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers in Other Languages with the HCM City University of Pedagogy. Massey University also has a number of partnerships with the HCM City University of Economics, including pathway programmes for Master of Finance, Master of Business Studies and Bachelor of Business degrees. Massey University’s other partnerships with Vietnamese institutions range from collaborations on study … [Read more...] about New Zealand, VN universities partner to deliver programmes

New Zealand’s Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth, Damien O’Connor, takes a photo with girls staying at the Bà Chiểu Shelter in HCM City. Photo Thu Hằng Viet Nam News HCM CITY— The Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth, Damien O’Connor, yesterday stopped at the Bà Chiểu Girls Shelter in HCM City as part of his visit to Việt Nam from August 27-29. During his trip, O’Connor will further political links with Vietnamese representatives in HCM City, and then travel to Hà Nội to meet with his counterparts. At the Bà Chiểu Shelter, O’Connor said that it was his first time to Việt Nam. “We have a number of Vietnamese students in New Zealand, studying at universities and involved in other training such as how to fly aircraft,” he said. He told the girls living in the shelter that they were welcome to study in New Zealand. He announced that the New Zealand Head of Mission Fund worth NZD$25,000 (US$20,000) would be presented to the … [Read more...] about New Zealand Trade Ministry promotes partnerships with VN

New Zealand offers scholarships to Vietnamese students By My Huyen and Hung Le Representatives of ENZ and the HCMC Department of Education and Training sign a cooperation agreement in HCMC on January 17, with New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Wendy Matthews (C) witnessing - PHOTO: HUNG LE HCMC - New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Wendy Matthews on January 17 announced the New Zealand Schools Scholarships worth VND4 billion, the first New Zealand government scholarships offered exclusively to Vietnamese secondary school students. Thirty-six secondary schools across New Zealand will support talented Vietnamese students to discover the country’s future-focused and quality education, with scholarships representing 100%, 50% and 30% of tuition fees for the first year of study. All the 36 schools joining the program will provide Vietnamese students with a wide range of choices across different regions in New Zealand. Applications for the scholarships will be open on … [Read more...] about New Zealand offers scholarships to Vietnamese students

President talks business with New Zealand PM (12-09-2007) President Nguyen Minh Triet shakes hands with New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark. — VNS Photo Nguyen Khang WELLINGTON — Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet on September 11 was welcomed in New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington with a haka , the Maori ceremonial greeting. He began his first ever visit to New Zealand with a meeting with General Governor Anand Satyanand where he reaffirmed that Viet Nam had always treasured the relationship with New Zealand and hoped to ratchet up cooperative ties with the country in the near future. Later, President Triet held talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, which focused on how to push up co-operation between the two countries in politics, trade, investment, ODA, education and training, tourism, labour affairs, science and technology, and defence. Regarding political ties, the two leaders agreed to exchange visits on a wider scale, … [Read more...] about President talks business with New Zealand PM

PM Dung farewells New Zealand envoy (21-08-2009) HA NOI — Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung spoke highly of outgoing New Zealand ambassador James Kember, taking note his contributions in various areas at a farewell meeting in the capital city yesterday. The Prime Minister said the ambassador had contributed to speeding up co-operation in politics, economy, trade, investment, education and training among others, helping to raise bilateral trade turnover to more than US$300 million last year. A series of agreements have also been signed between the two countries. They include the economy-trade co-operation agreement, the investment encouragement and protection agreement, and the aviation agreement. Dung said the two countries should bolster co-operation to match the potential and strength in the respective countries. He said he wanted New Zealand to continue supporting Viet Nam in building infrastructure facilities and granting more scholarships for Vietnamese students. … [Read more...] about PM Dung farewells New Zealand envoy

WELLINGTON — Vietnamese and New Zealand Government officials met in the capital city of Wellington on Thursday to discuss ways to step up co-operation in a wide range of areas. The 3rd biennial meeting of the Viet Nam-New Zealand Joint Committee for Economic and Trade Co-operation was co-chaired by the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Thanh Bien, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Tony Browne of the host country. New Zealand pledged to continue its support for Viet Nam at regional and international organisations and forums. It would increase technical assistance for Viet Nam in the fields of agriculture, rural development, natural resources, the environment, science, technology, education and training. New Zealand officials also promised to promote bilateral co-operation in other areas such as finance and customs. The two sides agreed to jointly organise a series of activities to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of … [Read more...] about New Zealand agrees to expanded co-operation

AUCKLAND — New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern will spend a second night in hospital with her "very alert and hungry" newborn daughter who Twitter wags have dubbed the "prime miniature". Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have been swamped with congratulatory messages from around the globe, including a private email from Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. But after becoming only the second world leader to give birth while in office, she is now facing the realities of motherhood which has seen plans for a public appearance with her baby cancelled twice. A spokesman for her office said "everyone is doing well if not a bit tired" after Ardern spent much of her first night as a mum feeding the newborn. "The nurses described the child as ’very alert and one hungry baby’," the spokesman added. The baby, whose name has yet to be released, arrived Thursday afternoon,weighing 3.3 kilogrammes (7.3 pounds) and with the proud parents using social media to make the announcement. "Welcome to … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s ‘prime miniature’ baby keeps Ardern busy