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KPMG intern's Vietnam adventures

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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Thinking big: Intern gains fresh perspectives in Kuala Lumpur

Interning at multinational professional services company PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Kuala Lumpur taught University of Canterbury student Sumana Hurbuns the importance of "thinking bigger and being open to new ways of working". Summana spent three months in Malaysia, learning about the business environment, local culture and her own resilience.

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Shanghai reminds intern that growth lies beyond the comfort zone

2025 Addiction Pet Foods intern Noora Azmutally says her time in Shanghai reinforced the importance of curiosity and resilience to personal growth. During her three months in Shanghai, Noora immersed herself in both work and daily life—learning the rhythms of the city, becoming familiar with the food, people and culture, and deepening her understanding of the Chinese business environment.

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NZ business leaders heading to China for major health and wellness expo

Six New Zealand business leaders from the Nutraceutical & Functional Food industry are heading to China for a multi-stop delegation aimed at boosting their knowledge of China’s health and wellness sector and growing connections into Asia.

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KPMG intern's Vietnam adventures

Thinking big: Intern gains fresh perspectives in Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai reminds intern that growth lies beyond the comfort zone

NZ business leaders heading to China for major health and wellness expo

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