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2026

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering up to ten young New Zealand health and beauty entrepreneurs the opportunity to visit Malaysia.

The week-long programme will give participants valuable insights into Malaysia's health and beauty industry, including the opportunity to attend Cosmobeauté Malaysia, the country's largest and longest-running beauty trade show. We are seeking leaders of innovative health and beauty companies with brands and products that have the potential to enter or expand into markets across the region.

We are not looking for companies in the service sector or in the general health sector. 

Applications close 5pm Friday 21 August 2026 (NZT). 

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