Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone? Enjoyed this conversation with @haontran on economic development, national branding and industrial strategy … with apologies to Joni Mitchell. youtu.be/n_hkGfff1tA?si=Aosi…

Sorry to hear of the passing of US Democratic Congressman Barney Frank, who made a significant impact in a colourful political career. He spoke out last week on the counterproductive impact of overreach in progressive campaigning.

What a special week to acknowledge Remembrance Day in London and to meet HM The King at Windsor. Wishing His Majesty a happy, happy birthday.

Big week in London and at Oxford University with HE To Lam, Secretary General of the Vietnam Communist Party. Building on the UK’s entry into the CP-TPP, common ground commitment to rules based trade and multilateralism, and the UK’s strengths in science, research, technology, AI, energy and financial services.

What Trump Means.🤔

PRIDE Summit in Saigon. Diverse teams make better decisions; inclusive workplaces are healthier, happier and safer; and if you believe that a diverse and inclusive culture is inconsistent with meritocracy, you’re probably doing it wrong.

Talking free trade, multilateralism, finance sector reform, energy transition, CP-TPP, soft power and the Premier League with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi this week. This is a Government that is highly active and highly engaged with business.

Duncan was a labourer at the Globe Mine in Reefton when he signed up to join his brothers and cousins in Europe. He came home before passing, while most of them remain in France. Remembering all of our lost cousins and uncles on this ANZAC day. Lest we forget.

If geopolitics hasn’t made it to your boardroom and c-suite agenda, you’re not doing it right. Asia is critical to NZ’s security, prosperity and stability. Great to serve alongside Singapore Defence Minister @Ng_Eng_Hen and others as Honorary Advisors to the Asia NZ Foundation @asianewzealand. Many wise words spoken and big ideas exchanged in Auckland this week.

View from my office in Saigon today vs 100 years ago.

Very chuffed to be recognised in the UK’s New Year Honours List.

What better way to spend an hour! Talking purpose, resilience, leadership and why I failed at politics. For now. Happy new year, everyone! youtu.be/xvgdmyy3v2M?si=TKoW… via @YouTube

Great the UK is back in business. Caught up with Indo-Pacific Minister @CatherineWest1 in Hanoi this week to talk trade, investment, geopolitics, the CP-TPP, the wind in Wellington and the enduring wisdom of @HelenClarkNZ