Committed to upskilling rural women in Thailand, fashion label Folkcharm has shown that fashion doesn't need to be a race to the bottom where low prices and poor worker conditions are the norm.
Entrepreneurship/News
Weaving connections between Aotearoa and Asia
“Separated by ocean, connected by maunga.” From New Zealand Aotearoa to the Philippines, two talented and inspiring wāhine are weaving indigenous connections through fashion.
Leadership/News
Young entrepreneurs tackle clothing waste and didymo for 48-hour challenge
Leadership Network members took a group young entrepreneurs under their wing to guide them to second place in this year's Entrepreneurs in Action event, held in Wellington recently.
Entrepreneurship/News
Connections and confidence in the time of Covid
Entrepreneurs from around New Zealand gathered in Waiuku recently to reconnect with old friends and share ideas about the turbulent year that's been.
Entrepreneurship/News
Partnership and collaboration vital for entrepreneurs
Asia New Zealand Foundation honorary adviser Helianti Hilman recently spoke at Festival for the Future about the important role local and global collaboration plays in entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship/News
Up against the wall: stories of resilience from Southeast Asian entrepreneurs
Watch a Foundation webinar bringing together three entrepreneurs to discuss how they and their businesses are navigating these difficult times.
Entrepreneurship/News
Changing tastes: Understanding consumption trends in Asia
The Asia New Zealand Foundation partnered with Fieldays this month for an online discussion looking at changing consumption trends across Asia. The talk was broadcast live on on Fieldays TV.
Entrepreneurship/News
When the going gets tough...
The Foundation's Adam McConnochie takes a look at the big issues entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia are grappling with and how they are responding to these difficult times?
Entrepreneurship/News
Entrepreneurs blown away by Tauranga’s tech scene
Tech entrepreneurs who visited Tauranga this month as part of the Foundation's entrepreneurship programme say they were blown away and inspired by the innovation they encountered.
Entrepreneurship/News
Green pastures in Singapore for NZ entrepreneur
Boutique beef products from a family farm in Taranaki are being delivered to foodies in Singapore, thanks to an introduction made possible by the Asia New Zealand Foundation.
Entrepreneurship/News
Kiwi health and beauty entrepreneurs eye Asia
Five kiwi entrepreneurs recently visited Malaysia and Singapore where they experienced local culture and made industry connections.
Entrepreneurship/News
Face to face with beauty opportunities in Southeast Asia
From possum fibre eyelashes to personalised skincare, five New Zealand health and beauty entrepreneurs are set to explore opportunities to get their unique products into Southeast Asian markets.
