New Zealand Forestry and Trade Minister Todd McClay on May 27 unveiled a new bilateral agreement with Vietnam designed to boost timber exports and remove potential trade barriers in the forestry sector between the two nations.

The New Zealand Herald has run an article by journalist Cath Johnsen affirming that Vietnam offers one of the kindest cultures in the world.

Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro has expressed her hope that Vietnam and New Zealand will closely coordinate to effectively implement their newly-established Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with an emphasis on the areas where both sides have strengths, potential, and shared interests.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on April 10, at New Zealand’s request, to discuss bilateral ties as well as regional and international issues of shared concern.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, with two-way trade with New Zealand reaching US$2.68 billion following growth of 40% recorded over the past five years, according to New Zealand’s newswire rnz.co.nz.

VOV.VN - New Zealand’s news website RNZ published an article on March 12 titled "Why we want to be mates with Vietnam," shedding light on Vietnam’s impressive economic growth and its expanding trade ties, including with New Zealand.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has so far established a comprehensive strategic partnership with ten countries worldwide, namely China, Russia, India, the Republic of Korea (RoK), the United States, Japan, Australia, France, Malaysia, and New Zealand.

VOV.VN - A 20-strong delegation of leading New Zealand businesses joined New Zealand Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, and Minister of State for Trade and Investment, the Honourable Nicola Grigg, in Vietnam this week.

VOV.VN - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon left Ho Chi Minh City on February 28, successfully concluding his official visit to Vietnam and participation in the second ASEAN Future Forum, at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has talked to the press on New Zealand - Vietnam ties, the role of Vietnam and ASEAN, and his activities during his official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi from February 25 to 28.