The 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as Timor-Leste - make up the culturally and ethnically diverse region of Southeast Asia.

The Southeast Asia Centre works in two main areas:

Business

They provide workshops, internships, expert seminars and resources to develop business skills and capability to promote success in Southeast Asian markets. This includes a Market Readiness Programme (MRP) which introduces New Zealand’s entrepreneurs, founders and small business managers to the marketplaces of Southeast Asia.

Education

The centre has developed immersive programmes and resources for students and educators from primary to tertiary level. Their Tertiary Market Immersion Programme (TMIP) provides an opportunity for business-savvy tertiary students from across New Zealand to engage with Southeast Asia and to broaden

You can find out more about the Southeast Asia Centre on their webpage or explore some related resources below.