# Vietnam-New Zealand bilateral cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-new-zealand-bilateral-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-17T22:57:51.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The relationship between Vietnam and New Zealand has seen recent developments in community networking and institutional cooperation. In July 2026, the Vietnamese Knowledge Network (VKNZ) was inaugurated in New Zealand with support from the Vietnamese Embassy in Wellington. The network, initially comprising nearly 100 members, aims to connect approximately 15,000 Vietnamese residents to facilitate professional collaboration, community development, and cultural exchange.

Following this, in August 2026, the two nations renewed their bilateral Education Cooperation Arrangement. This agreement, signed by New Zealand Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds and Vietnamese Minister of Education and Training Hoàng Minh Sơn, serves as a priority commitment within their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The renewal focuses on strengthening ties between tertiary institutions, enhancing student and academic mobility, and supporting research and innovation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: New Zealand and Viet Nam renew education cooperation agreement

New Zealand and Viet Nam have renewed a bilateral Education Cooperation Arrangement to deepen ties between tertiary institutions and enhance student and academic mobility.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-and-viet-nam-renew-education-cooperation-agreement

### 2026-07-24: Vietnamese Knowledge Network inaugurated in New Zealand

The Vietnamese Knowledge Network was launched in New Zealand, uniting about 100 members to support the 15,000‑person Vietnamese community and boost Vietnam‑NZ ties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-knowledge-network-inaugurated-in-new-zealand

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