Vietnam-New Zealand: FTAs open the door to new supply chains
Vietnam News 22:10 13/08/2026Leveraging the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) shared by Vietnam and New Zealand could do more than boost exports, helping to drive investment, technology transfer and the development of new supply chains between the two countries.
Top Vietnamese leader holds talks with New Zealand Prime Minister
Vietnam News 17:12 13/08/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam held talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland on August 13, during which they agreed to further consolidate political trust, expand economic and trade cooperation and make effective use of shared free trade agreements.
Peak season boosts Australian, New Zealand fruit sales in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 13:58 09/08/2026Australian and New Zealand fruits are increasingly filling imported-fruit stalls across Ho Chi Minh City, with apples, oranges, and kiwi fruit proving particularly popular among Vietnamese consumers thanks to their quality, taste, and a wave of promotional offers.
Top leader departs for state visits to Australia, New Zealand
Vietnam News 11:22 09/08/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, on Sunday departed Hanoi for state visits to Australia and New Zealand, which will run through Friday next week.
Top Vietnamese leader to pay state visits to Australia, New Zealand
Vietnam News 14:15 06/08/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will pay state visits to Australia and New Zealand from August 9-14.
Thousands left without power after wild weather in New Zealand
World 13:02 27/06/2026Thousands of people in New Zealand were without power on Saturday, a day after a low-pressure system swept across the country triggering flooding and landslides.
Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA
World 11:43 16/06/2026INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA -- Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in an exciting World Cup clash at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday, as protests against Tehran's government and a tentative agreement to end the U.S.-Iran conflict formed a charged backdrop to the match.
New Zealand plans law change to stop private climate lawsuits
World 11:23 12/05/2026New Zealand's government said on Tuesday it would change climate legislation to prevent courts from finding companies liable in private cases for climate change-related harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries
World 17:19 04/05/2026The leaders of Singapore and New Zealand signed an agreement to keep their supply chains open during times of crisis on Monday, and said they hoped the agreement would be a model for other countries to create a network of trusted partners.
Cyclone lashes New Zealand's North Island, hundreds evacuated
World 10:40 12/04/2026SYDNEY - A cyclone battered New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, cutting power to thousands of residents and forcing hundreds to evacuate, as officials warned conditions would worsen through the day.
New Zealand struggles to regain economic mojo without housing recovery
World 16:24 23/03/2026For decades, New Zealand has relied on inflating the housing market to engineer a recovery during downturns, but the playbook has failed this time, putting policymakers in a quandary just as the Middle East conflict adds a new layer of uncertainty.
New Zealand to tighten immigration rules amid crime concerns
World 15:18 18/03/2026WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government will introduce legislation on Wednesday to tighten deportation, asylum and immigration enforcement rules, saying the changes are needed to tackle serious offending, migrant exploitation and bad-faith claims.
