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Gemma Dykshoorn describes her Shanghai internship at Silver Fern Farms as "a steep nine-week learning curve, but in the best way." It was her first time in Asia, first time in a city larger than Auckland, and her first time working in a corporate work environment, but after some initial nerves, Gemma quickly got into the swing of life in one of China's biggest and most dynamic cities.
Late last year, the Foundation led a group of six New Zealand nutraceutical and functional food business leaders to China for a deep dive into the sector and to attend Asia’s largest nutraceutical expo, Healthplex. Over seven days, the group met with local manufacturers and retailers, gaining insights into the Chinese business environment and exploring opportunities for collaboration. In this Q&A, we speak with three of the delegates to get a taste of what the trip was like.
Arriving in the bustle of Hong Kong was initially a little overwhelming for Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) intern Connor Nelson. But it didn’t take long for him to find his feet, and the city soon became “a home away from home” as he immersed himself in the world of international dispute resolution. Connor recently graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Global Studies from the University of Auckland.
Intern Karlos Croft says his three-month internship with KPMG Vietnam taught him the value of cultural adaptability, stepping beyond his comfort zone, and the importance of friendship. In this article, he reflects on his time working in Vietnam’s largest city and commercial hub, Ho Chi Minh City, and on exploring the country further afield.
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