Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
Market reforms initiated in 1987 have achieved impressive results, including growth rates amongst the highest in Asia. Viet Nam nevertheless remains one of the poorest countries in the region with enormous development and infrastructure needs. Its membership of ASEAN in 1995, of APEC in 1998 and the WTO in 2007 have done much to restore its international credibility.
Viet Nam is making the transition from a centrally controlled command economy to one which is more outward looking, more efficient and more competitive.
New Zealand’s trade relationship with Vietnam will be enhanced by the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA) Agreement.
Recently, an action plan has been signed between New Zealand and Vietnam. To view this action plan, click here
Country Profile
| Constitutional |
Communist state |
| Capital |
Hanoi (Ha Noi) |
| Major Cities |
Ho Chi Minh, Ha Noi, Da Nang, Hai Phong |
| Head of State |
President Nguyen Minh TRIET
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG
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| Population |
86,967,524 (July 2009 est.) |
| GDP |
US$89.83 billion (2008 est.) |
| GDP per capita |
US$2,800 (2008 est.) |
| Total Export Trade |
US$61.6 billion (2008 est.) |
| Main Exports |
Crude oil , marine products, rice, coffee and tea |
| Total Import Trade |
US$77.61 billion (2008 est.) |
| Main Imports |
Machinery and equipment, petroleum products, fertiliser, steel products |
| Export Trade with NZ |
NZ$167million (2008 est.) |
| Main export to NZ |
Furniture, Food, Footwear, Coffee |
| Import trade from NZ |
NZ$ 283 million (2008 est.) |
| Main imports from NZ |
Dairy, Timber, Hides, Fibreboard |
| Total FDI |
$40.34 billion (31 December 2008 est.) |
| Total Investment in NZ |
NZ$ 4 million (2007 est.) |
| Trade agreement(s) with NZ |
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Useful Contacts
| Vietnam’s Embassy in NZ |
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Wellington
His Excellency Mr Hai Nam Vuong
Ambassador
Street Address: Level 21, Grand Plimmer Tower, 2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington 6011
Postal Address: PO Box 8042, Wellington 6143
Telephone: (04) 473 5912
Facsimile: (04) 473 5913
Additional Contact Details: (021) 898 814
Email: embassyvn@paradise.net.nz
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Vietnam Trade Office in NZ
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Vietnam Trade Office
Tel: + 64 4 8033 775
Fax: + 64 4 8033 777
Email: nz@moit.gov.vn
Physical Address: Level 2, 90- 92 Dixon str.
PO Box 11095, Manners str.,
Wellington 6142
Nguyen Anh Tuan
Commercial Counsellor
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| NZ Head of Mission in Vietnam |
New Zealand Embassy
HE Ms Heather Riddell
Ambassador
Level 5
63 Ly Thai To Street
Ha Noi
VIET NAM
Tel. 0084 4 3824 1481
Fax. 0084 4 3824 1480
E-mail. nzembhan@fpt.vn
Office hours
The Embassy is open Monday - Friday from 8.30am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
New Zealand Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City
Graham Sims
Consul-General and Trade Commissioner
Wendy Greaves
Vice-Consul (Immigration)
Suite 909, Level 9, The Metropolitan Building
235 Dong Khoi Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
VIET NAM
Tel.: 0084 8 3822 6907
Fax.:0084 8 3822 6905
E-Mail: linh.to@nzte.govt.nz
Office hours
The Consulate -General is open Monday - Friday from 8.30am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
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NZ Trade Office in Vietnam
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New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Graham Sims
Consul-General and Trade Commissioner
New Zealand Consulate-General
Suite 909, Level 9, The Metropolitan Building
235 Dong Khoi Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
VIET NAM
Tel.: 0084 8 3822 6907
Fax.:0084 8 3822 6905
E-Mail: linh.to@nzte.govt.nz
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| NZ Chamber in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) |
Warrick Cleine |
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