Eleven business leaders from New Zealand's ESG and clean technology sectors will travel to South Korea in May to explore the country's growing sustainable solutions market and make connections.
TrackII/News
Elections and China dominate Taiwan track II discussions
The recent presidential election and China's response to it were top of mind when Foundation track II delegates met with their Taiwanese counterparts in March.
News/News
Suzannah Jessep's May 2024 CEO Update
In this month's CEO Update, Suzannah Jessep reports back on recent Foundation activities including being part of the recent PM's trade delegation that visited Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.
Arts/News
Cherry blossoms and the beauty of Japanese paper
Artist Sybille Schlumbom describes travelling to the small city of Echizen on Japan's west coast to meet with fellow woodblock artists and learn about the intricacies of Japanese paper making.
Business/News
Intern inspired to pursue a future in China
In this article Aidan Young describes the incredible three months he spent in Ningbo, China, over the New Zealand summer interning at digital marketing agency United Media Solution.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Leadership Network member’s life a love letter to Japan
Leadership Network member Marcus Coll grew up habitually curious. His curiosities were directed in particular to understanding everything he could about the big wide world.
Sports/News
Winter Youth Olympics internship wins hands down
Alisha Gilmore Zuschlag describes interning at Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics as a "life changing and career defining experience".
Education/News
Stepping out of the comfort zone - teaching English in S.Korea
Havelock North Intermediate teacher Jane Bassett recounts her experiences in South Korea teaching an intensive English course to students from rural families.
Interns' stories
Intern explores Taiwan and the hydrogen economy
Sarah Young describes spending three months over the NZ summer interning in Taiwan where she put her studies to use researching topics such as advanced semiconductor packaging and the hydrogen economy
Media release
New internships a gateway into Singapore's tech innovation hub
New Zealand university students and recent graduates will soon be able to experience Singapore's deep-tech sector through internships with Singapore start-ups.
CEO Update
Suzannah Jessep's April 2024 CEO Update
This week I'm in Singapore as part of the New Zealand Prime Minister’s delegation to Southeast Asia, which will also take in Thailand and the Philippines.
Intern stories
Intern gains hands-on experience of Philippines renewable energy sector
Auckland University engineering student Krychelle Espinosa describes her experiences living in the Philippines over the summer break and interning at alternative energy company Alternergy.
