University of Auckland, Vietnamese Institutions Sign Cooperative MOU

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is on an official visit to Vietnam, where he is participating in the ASEAN Future Forum and fostering bilateral ties. Both New Zealand and Vietnam are celebrating their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, marked by significant strides in their strategic partnership established in 2020, enhancing cooperation in areas like trade, education, and defense. During the visit, the University of Auckland signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, aiming to expand educational opportunities for Vietnamese students. Additionally, Auckland University of Technology plans to deepen its collaboration with Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City by focusing on research in critical technology fields such as computer science and artificial intelligence. Both countries are targeting a substantial increase in bilateral trade, aiming to reach $3 billion by 2026, reflecting a growing economic relationship. As these educational and economic initiatives unfold, both nations express a commitment to elevating their partnership further.