New Zealand commits US$25M for ADB energy transition mechanism in Southeast Asia
New Zealand’s grant is the third contribution to the Energy Transition Mechanism, following support from Japan and Germany.
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Philippines, New Zealand to sign enhanced defence agreements by end of 2024
President Marcos has been collecting international allies amid the Philippines’ territorial row with China over the West Philippine Sea, the area in the South China Sea that…
Thailand’s MoUs with New Zealand cover education, aviation cooperation
PM Srettha said both parties agreed to elevate Thailand-New Zealand relations to a “strategic partnership” by 2026 or sooner, which will mark the 70th anniversary of their…
Small countries can try to calm global tensions, says PM Lee, as S’pore, NZ expand partnership
PM Luxon, who arrived in Singapore on April 14 for a three-day official visit, noted that New Zealand and Singapore have common interests, and that both are aligned on the rules…
PM Srettha to hold talks with New Zealand PM during official visit to Thailand
The two leaders will act as witnesses to the signing of agreements between relevant agencies of Thailand and New Zealand, followed by a joint press conference. Afterwards, PM…
Cambodia, New Zealand fortify longstanding ties of peace
During a call, FM Chenda Sophea expressed high regard for New Zealand’s crucial role in aiding the peace process and providing continuous development assistance, especially in…
PM Luxon insists on nuke-free position if New Zealand is to join AUKUS
PM Christopher Luxon described the pact as an "important element" to regional stability and peace, but also laid out his country's "non-negotiable" condition for involvement.
Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand to hold talks at Nato summit
If the four-party summit does occur, it will be the second time after meeting at the NATO summit in Spain last June.
Vietnam treasures strategic partnership with New Zealand: PM
The prime ministers noted that the two countries had maintained regular exchanges of high-level delegations, and two-way trade continued to grow rapidly, despite difficulties and…
New Zealand PM hails ‘constructive’ role for China in Ukraine
Beijing says it is a neutral party in the war but has been criticised by Western countries for refusing to condemn Moscow and for its ties with Russia.