The Asia Forum is a discussion group which meets monthly, bringing together members of the diplomatic, business, official and academic communities.
Wellington, New Zealand
Joined August 2015
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Earlier this month we were delighted to host Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan MP, Green Party Spokesperson for Trade, as a speaker in our 2026 election series, Focus on Asia. Our thanks to Dr Xu-Nan for an engaging and insightful discussion, and to Creative HQ for partnering with us.
On Monday 12 October, Asia Forum will be hosting Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan MP, Green Party Spokesperson for Trade, as the third speaker in our 2026 election series, Focus on Asia. Registration is essential as places are limited. asiaforum.org.nz/events/focu…
Thank you Hon @ToddMcClayMP, Minister for Trade and Investment, for speaking to the Asia Forum in Wellington this evening. An insightful discussion on trade, foreign policy, economic opportunity and New Zealand's engagement with Asia ahead of the November General Election.
On Monday 5 October, Asia Forum will be hosting Hon Todd McClay MP, Minister for Trade and Investment, as the second speaker in our 2026 election series, Focus on Asia. Registration is essential as places are limited. asiaforum.org.nz/events/focu…
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Happy ASEAN Day! 🎉
Today marks 59 years since the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
ASEAN is a key contributor to regional stability and economic integration. As a grouping, it’s the world’s fifth largest economy and poised to become the fourth by 2030.
New Zealand’s future is increasingly tied to the success of the Indo-Pacific, and we are proud to be one of ASEAN’s closest partners.
#ASEAN59
@ASEAN
@NZinASEAN
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Tonight we were delighted to host Vanushi Walters MP, New Zealand Labour Party Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, as the first speaker in our 2026 election series, Focus on Asia. Many thanks @Vanushi_Walters for an engaging address to the Asia Forum.
On Wednesday 29 July we look forward to hosting Ms Vanushi Walters, Labour Party Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, as the first speaker in our 2026 election series, Focus on Asia. @Vanushi_Walters asiaforum.org.nz/events/focu…
The Royal Thai Embassy cordially invites you to attend the upcoming Thai Festival 2026: "Sawasdee New Zealand - 70 Years of Friendship", to be held on Saturday 16 May at the Michael Fowler Centre.
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.
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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.
It was a pleasure to celebrate the National Day of Thailand at the Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington this evening. Many thanks to Kanamon Senanarong, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., for the invitation to attend this special occasion. @NZAsiaForum
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.
It was a pleasure meeting with Dr Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India, in Auckland this week. Great to discuss New Zealand - India relations and opportunities for collaboration in 2026. @NZAsiaForum @IndiaInAuckland
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/tast…
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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/sout…
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.
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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 ⬇
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