The Prime Minister has touched down in Singapore to begin her first overseas trip post-pandemic.
She’s being welcomed by Indranee Rajah, Singapore’s Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, in a Covid-friendly way.
Jacinda Ardern will spend two days in the Asian hub.
Singapore has become New Zealand’s fifth largest trading partner in recent years - worth $6.56 billion last year.
New Zealand has more trade agreements with Singapore than any other country.
A dozen Kiwi business delegates are also on the trip to the capital on the doors opened by a Prime Ministerial visit.
Jacinda Ardern is travelling to Singapore and Japan with a clear message that New Zealand is now open for business.
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After two days in Singapore the next port of call is Tokyo, where she’ll spend four days on the ground.
Trips to Australia and Europe were both put on ice last year due to Covid-19 outbreaks.
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