Asia New Zealand Foundation

Today, we are with the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) alumni at the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) summit. Great to be supporting this kaupapa and looking forward to running a session on how to create partnerships in Asia. Nikora Ngaropo, Sophie Cooper, Arien Taylor, Sharee Wilkinson, Aeron Balgemino, Nick Siu, Lingy Au

In her latest Newsroom article, CE Suzannah Jessep dives into the shifting global dynamics. With increasing challenges to relationships, territory, access, and rules, Jessep highlights how the US under Trump’s leadership is reshaping global diplomacy and its impacts on Asia and New Zealand. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gXfzMrEw

The Foundation facilitated a NextGen Track II Masterclass workshop for Young ASEAN Trade Officials at MFAT Auckland yesterday! 🌍💡 It was a dynamic afternoon of insightful conversations on the future of tech, AI and their impact on global trade. Big thanks to Tom Barraclough (Brainbox Institute), Jenny Zhi Cheng (Foundation’s Leadership Network), Assoc Prof Stephen Noakes and the University of Auckland students for contributing to this meaningful discussion! A fantastic opportunity to help grow the next generation of policy and decision makers in New Zealand and ASEAN. 🙏 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Last night we were delighted to join TupuToa in celebrating Māori and Pasifika young leaders and change-makers at their annual Gala Dinner. 🌟 Our partnership with TupuToa, which began in 2018, has enabled us to expand internship opportunities for Māori and Pasifika students.  It was a pleasure to have Foundation trustee Hone McGregor, along with Tina Wei (Silver Fern Farms), Yeliz Ruso (KPMG New Zealand), Alex Lee (Doc Edge), Foundation’s ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) members Helen Paul-Smith and Angela Cudd and former interns Fine Lavoni Koloamatangi (South Korea) and Brandon Jost-Turei (China) join us for this celebration. Huge congratulations to TupuToa and everyone involved in making the evening a success. 👏 Suzannah Jessep | Nick Siu | Aroha Armstrong

Today the Foundation was pleased to host the ASEAN Prime Minister’s Fellow from Malaysia, Auditor General Dato’ Seri Wan Suraya. The meeting was a great opportunity to connect, exchange insights and discuss potential opportunities for future collaboration 🤝

Applications Now Open: Singapore & Malaysia Sports Delegation! Are you a leader, innovator or changemaker in New Zealand’s sports ecosystem? Do you have a passion for engaging with Asia’s dynamic sports scene? This is your chance to gain firsthand insights and connect with key figures shaping the future of sports in Singapore and Malaysia! 🌏🏅 Join the delegation travelling to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in April 2025 and engage with top organisations like Sport Singapore and Institut Sukan Negara Malaysia (National Sports Institute). Gain exclusive insights into the strategic approaches, innovations, and collaborations driving sport in these thriving sports ecosystems. 👉Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gPEVi2Yw Application deadline: Friday, 28 February 2025

The Foundation is thrilled to introduce its inaugural non-resident fellows for 2025: Prof. Joseph Chinyong Liow from Singapore and Raf Manji from New Zealand. 👏 Both bring exceptional expertise on Asia. They will work closely with the Foundation to strengthen New Zealand’s understanding of key developments across Asia and their significance for the future of Aotearoa.🌏 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dcqGNpQn

Foundation chief executive, Suzannah Jessep moderated an insightful event this evening, co-hosted with the NZIIA featuring Vietnam's Deputy Foreign Minister, Do Hung Viet. In his address, the Deputy Minister emphasised the growing importance of our bilateral relationship in addressing today’s complex geopolitical challenges, outlining key initiatives to enhance and solidify our collaboration🤝. He also highlighted the significance of the Vietnam-New Zealand Strategic Partnership as we celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations🇻🇳🇳🇿. It was great to facilitate this important discussion.

Last week, we conducted the 7th Track II exchange with the Indian Council of World Affairs in Christchurch 🌏. Over a day conversation, we explored the prospects and challenges small and medium powers face amid great power geopolitics in these uncertain times. We discussed respective approaches and priorities regarding foreign policy and international relations, highlighting sectors and industries for greater collaboration and people-to-people engagement, as well as ways to elevate these relationships to the next level, both bilaterally and regionally. The visit also featured a programme showcasing Christchurch’s global connections, from the International Antarctic Centre to the ChristchurchNZ Antarctic Office, and included a deep dive into the city’s remarkable post-quake resilience with visits to the Christ Church Cathedral and Quake City. A big thank you to Honorary Adviser Lianne Dalziel CNZM for leading an inspiring walking tour 🏙️.

🚨 Media Travel Grants Now Open! 🚨 Applications for our Media Travel Grants are officially open! If you are a New Zealand journalist with a passion for Asia, this is your opportunity to receive funding to travel independently and research impactful stories that will help demystify Asia for New Zealand audiences. 📅 Opens: Today, February 3 📅 Closes: February 24 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gJ6XT-9u Don’t miss your chance to explore, research and share powerful stories from Asia! 🌏 #MediaTravelGrants #MediaGrants