Asia Forum

Tonight we were delighted to host Ms Soo-Jin Rhee, Regional Representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Ms Rhee spoke on the topic ‘Providing Protection for the Displaced Population in Asia’. Our thanks for a useful presentation. @UNHCR_AusNZPac

What are the biggest challenges facing refugees and displaced people right now, and how are countries in the Asia-Pacific responding? Join us on Wednesday 11 March to hear from Soo-Jin Ree, Regional Representative @UNHCR_AusNZPac. asiaforum.org.nz/events/providi…

On Thursday we celebrated the end of 2025 with dinner at Siem Reap Cambodian Restaurant in Wellington. Thanks to all who have supported the Asia Forum this year and best wishes for the festive season ahead.

Asia Forum Executive Director Dr Farib Sos and Deputy Director @KarimDickie were pleased to attend a reception this week marking the National Day of Thailand.

Many congratulations to the Republic of Indonesia of the 80th Anniversary of Independence. Asia Forum Executive Director Dr Farib Sos and Deputy Director @KarimDickie were delighted to attend a reception in Wellington this evening marking the occasion. @Kemlu_RI @IndonesiaInNZ

Our Deputy Director @KarimDickie was pleased to meet with the Consul General of India, Dr Madan Mohan Sethi, in Auckland last week.

Join us in Wellington on Thursday 4 December to celebrate the end of 2025 and the 30th Anniversary of the Asia Forum. After a busy year, it promises to be a memorable evening and opportunity to experience the flavours of authentic Cambodian cuisine. asiaforum.org.nz/events/taste-o…

I had the opportunity to attend the interesting presentation given by the ambassador Grahame Morton , Deputy Secretary - Americas and Asia Group at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade. Ambassador Morton spoke on the Coalition Government's foreign policy reset and New Zealand's increased engagement with Southeast Asia. I am very grateful to Dr Farib Sos Executive Director of the Asia Forum New Zealand for his invitation.

We had a full house tonight for our event with Grahame Morton, Deputy Secretary - Americas and Asia Group at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Morton spoke on the Coalition Government's foreign policy reset and New Zealand's increased engagement with Southeast Asia. @MFATNZ

Join us on Wednesday 5 November to hear from Grahame Morton, Deputy Secretary - Americas and Asia Group at @MFATNZ, on the Coalition Government's Foreign Policy Reset and New Zealand's increased engagement with Southeast Asia. asiaforum.org.nz/events/southea…

Tonight we were delighted to host Dr James (Jim) Rolfe, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Strategic Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, for an address titled AUKUS: defence cooperation with a split personality. Our thanks to Dr Rolfe & attendees for an engaging discussion.

Last night our CE @SuzJessep spoke at @NZAsiaForum on 'Looking back and looking forward: strengthening and transforming New Zealand’s engagement with Asia' 🌏 Discussions covered a range of topics - we've highlighted a couple of these key points in the following thread ⬇ 1/

What is NZ's trade position and trajectory in a turbulent world? Join guest speaker @VangelisVNZ, Deputy Secretary, Trade and Economic at @MFATNZ for discussion & networking on Wed 12 April. Zoom option also available. Full details: cape.org.nz/asia-forum-int… @siah_ang @NZAsiaForum

SEA CAPE in collaboration with @NZAsiaForum, invites you to attend this session on Wed 7 Dec at Wellington's Bell Gully building, featuring guest speaker Emeritus Professor Gary Hawke, Senior Fellow @NZIER Full details: eventbrite.co.nz/e/asia-forum-t… @siah_ang

We were pleased to partner with @NZIIA_Wgtn and @NZAsiaForum last night for APEC 2022 and APEC Summit 2022 - Regionalisation and Challenges, featuring two @MFATNZ ASEAN@50 fellows, Professors @ThitinanP and @PavidaPP. Key takeaways: cape.org.nz/summit-season-… @siah_ang @KarimDickie

APEC 2022 and APEC Summit 2022 - Regionalisation and Challenges. The Asia Forum appreciated working with @CAPESEAsia & @NZIIA_Wgtn on this hybrid event featuring Professors Thitinan Pongsudhirak and Pavida Pananond, two of @MFATNZ’s esteemed ASEAN@50 fellows, live from Thailand.

Join us this Thurs 10 Nov, at @WgtnBusGov or online. With the APEC 2022 summit taking place in Bangkok next week, it's the ideal time to hear from @MFATNZ ASEAN@50 fellows Professors @ThitinanP & @PavidaPP lnkd.in/ga2dSg4P @siah_ang @NZAsiaForum @NZIIA_Wgtn

APEC 2022 in Thailand: What’s At Stake? How do we make sense of the ongoing issues in the era of post-pandemic 'resilience' and what are their impacts on regionalisation? Join in person or online: cape.org.nz/asia-forum-ape…

REMINDER: Navigating ASEAN Centrality through the increasing rivalry between the US and China. Join us in person or virtually on Thursday 15 September. Organised by @NZAsiaForum in collaboration with @CAPESEAsia. lnkd.in/gQrFUXX3

Navigating ASEAN Centrality through the increasing rivalry between the US and China. Join us in person or virtually on Thursday 15 September. @CAPESEAsia @NZIIA_Wgtn cape.org.nz/asia-forum-ase…