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From Hawke’s Bay to Mumbai: The New Zealand apple that sold out in a day

In the sprawling, fast-paced wholesale markets of India, success is measured in speed. For a new premium fruit to make its debut and sell out is rare — for it to happen in a single day is exceptional. Yet that is precisely what occurred when the first container of a new variety of New Zealand apple — the Rouge from Hawke’s Bay — recently arrived in India. The story behind the new export enterprise began on an Asia New Zealand Foundation visit to New Zealand for Indian food and beverage entrepreneurs in March 2025.

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Q&A: Vietnamese entrepreneur reflects on NZ visit with Southeast Asian tech leaders

We spoke with Trịnh Khánh Hạ (Ella), co-founder and COO of Vulcan Augmetics, about her experience as part of a delegation of Southeast Asian tech entrepreneurs visiting New Zealand to explore the local tech scene and build industry connections. Vulcan Augmetics is a pioneering medtech company in Vietnam that develops advanced prosthetics and wearable sensor technology.

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Entrepreneurs from NZ and S.E Asia build ties in Viet Nam

Against the vibrant backdrop of Viet Nam — one of the region’s fastest-growing economies — the 2025 ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) Summit was an energising week of open dialogue that went far beyond typical networking. More than 120 entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia and New Zealand gathered with a shared purpose: to connect, exchange insights, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

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Southeast Asian agribusiness trailblazers forge Kiwi connections

Eleven rising agribusiness entrepreneurs from across Southeast Asia touched down in New Zealand earlier this year for an immersive dive into the country’s agriculture sector. From connecting with local innovators to experiencing Fieldays — New Zealand’s largest agricultural event — the visit was packed with insights and inspiration. In this article, Ray Poh, founder of Singapore-based indoor farming venture Artisan Green & Merchant Brothers, shares his highlights from the trip and why the experience left a lasting impression.

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