The following is the full text of the joint statement. JOINT STATEMENT ON ADVANCING THE COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP TOWARD THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM AND NEW ZEALAND At the invitation of the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Excellency Nguyen Xuan Phuc, paid an official visit to New Zealand on March 12-14, 2018. An official welcome ceremony in honour of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc took place at Government House in Auckland on March 13, followed by official talks and an official lunch with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. On the same day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called on Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, the Right Honourable Trevor Mallard. Earlier, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc gave remarks at the Vietnam – New Zealand Business Forum and received a number of New Zealand senior business leaders. During this visit, Prime … [Read more...]
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...]
Rise in Vietnamese students to New Zealand
VietNamNet Bridge – Currently, there are more than 2,200 Vietnamese students in New Zealand, while recent data from Education New Zealand (ENZ) revealed a 97 percent increase in the number of first-time student visas in the first five months of 2017, as compared to the same period last year. As the number of Vietnamese students heading to New Zealand’s universities continues to grow, ENZ today welcomed results of the 2018 QS World University Rankings which revealed all eight of the country’s universities are ranked in the top 3 percent of leading universities worldwide. Moreover, the overall higher education system of New Zealand ranked seventh best in the world in the annual Universitas 21 table. According to the QS Rankings 2018, New Zealand is the only country in the world to have all of its universities ranked within the top 3 percent. Five of New … [Read more...]
First time Vietnamese student visas to New Zealand up by 60% in 2017
The Hanoitimes - In 2017, first time student visa applicants from Vietnam to New Zealand climbed by 60%, according to Economist Intelligence Unit`s recognition. On January, 17, Education New Zealand also recognised the lastest 30 recipients of the New Zealand-ASEAN Scholarships (NZAS) Awards. John Laxon, Education New Zealand’s Regional Director of South, South East Asia& Middle East said: “Vietnamese students and their families are increasingly choosing New Zealand universities and secondary schools for a world-class education”. Education New Zealand’s Regional Director of South, South East Asia& Middle East “We have seen an 67% increase in the numbers of Vietnamese students choosing New Zealand universities in 2017, and our secondary schools received 75% more first-time Vietnamese students”, he added. In the public sector, the annual NZAS scholarships are provided by the New Zealand Government, and will see 30 Vietnamese schoolars … [Read more...]
More Vietnamese studying in New Zealand
VietNamNet Bridge – The number of approved visas for Vietnamese students to study in New Zealand in the past 12 months rose by 15 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to Education New Zealand (ENZ), New Zealand’s government agency for international education.Students join an outdoor class in New Zealand. Photo courtesy of Education New ZealandLast year, more than 2,000 Vietnamese students were living and studying in New Zealand.Ben Burrowes, regional communications & strategic relations manager for Education New Zealand (Southeast Asia), said many students from Viet Nam had built up solid résumés by studying abroad in New Zealand.“As well as learning essential academic skills, students in New Zealand are encouraged and supported to develop as individuals capable of thinking independently, creatively and analytically,” Burrowes said.Besides popular disciplines like information technology (IT), business, commerce, management, … [Read more...]
Vietnam plans new measures to attract tourists in coming year
Vietnam welcomed 7.87 million foreign tourists and 38.5 domestic tourists in 2014. In 2015, the country expects 8.5 million foreign tourists and 41 million domestic tourists, bringing in revenue of VND270 billion (US$135,000). "The country's tourism sector faced difficulties in 2014 due to regional tensions and world conflicts and problems. But it also achieved success. We will try our best to develop tourism next year," Tuan said. The VNAT would co-ordinate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and other relevant ministries to carry out the new resolution that the Government has issued to boost tourism development in 2015, according to Tuan. The resolution asks agencies at all levels to raise their awareness of the role and position of the tourism sector, especially when it comes to restructuring the economy, generating jobs, reducing poverty and protecting the environment. Localities, especially tourism hubs, were requested to encourage residents to help ensure security … [Read more...]
New Zealand: outstanding education opportunity
On May 25, 2017, Education New Zealand held a media meeting at the home of New Zealand Ambassador Wendy Matthews to provide an overview of the advanced education opportunities for Vietnamese students in New Zealand. Ambassador Matthews speaking at the meeting Education New Zealand (ENZ), the Kiwi government agency for international education, held an all-encompassing seminar on the merits and advantages of New Zealand education for Vietnamese students. The invited speakers, including Ambassador Matthews, Ben Burrowes, Marketing and Strategic Relations manager at ENZ, and Giang Nguyen, regional manager for Southeast Asia at the University of Waikato, as well as alumni prominent New Zealand universities, not only shared facts and information on this massive opportunity, but managed to convey genuine care and enthusiasm to extend … [Read more...]
Vietnam plans new measures to attract tourists
Vietnam will facilitate visa processing for foreign tourists, open new direct international flights and improve its tourism environment in order to attract more tourists in 2015, said Nguyen Van Tuan, General Director of the Vietnam National Administration for Tourism (VNAT), at a conference in Hanoi on December 30. Vietnam welcomed 7.87 million foreign tourists and 38.5 domestic tourists in 2014. In 2015, the country expects 8.5 million foreign tourists and 41 million domestic tourists, bringing in revenue of 270 billion VND (12.69 million USD). "The country's tourism sector faced difficulties in 2014 due to regional tensions and world conflicts and problems. But it also achieved success. We will try our best to develop tourism next year," Tuan said. The VNAT will coordinate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and other relevant ministries to carry out the new resolution that the Government has issued to boost tourism development in 2015, according to Tuan. The resolution … [Read more...]
Foreign associations concerned about Vietnam visa policy
VietNamNet Bridge – Representatives of foreign business associations have expressed concern over Vietnam’s visa policy, claiming their member enterprises are having problems with short-stay visa and strict entry regulations. According to documents prepared for the Vietnam Business Forum 2015, an annual dialogue between the Government and the private business sector set for on December 1 in Hanoi City, foreign business associations raise the issue in order to seek solutions for FDI firms. Sherry Boger, chairwoman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham), said Vietnam’s revised Immigration Law, which took effect on January 1, 2015, does not link with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact. Most member states of the pact have pledged easy entry for entrepreneurs in the bloc depending on appendices of each member state. U.S. citizens now get Vietnam visa that have a three-month validity and a single entry. This is a big hurdle to businesspeople and … [Read more...]
Vietnamese in Top 5 for student numbers in New Zealand
More than 2,200 Vietnamese are currently studying in New Zealand, putting it among the Top three Southeast Asian countries in terms of student numbers, Education New Zealand (ENZ) revealed at a recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City on studying abroad. The number of Vietnamese students pursuing bachelor degree at universities in New Zealand puts it among the Top 5 of all countries. The number increased 88 per cent in the first eight months of this year. Meanwhile, Vietnamese taking on Masters or doctorate studies accounts for about one-third of all international students. ENZ also revealed a 97 per cent year-on-year increase in the number of first-time student visas during the first five months of 2017. According to ENZ, the Top 5 fields of study most popular among Vietnamese students are management and commerce (about 40 per cent), social and cultural studies (about 30 per cent), information technology (about … [Read more...]