MANILA, April 9 -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to the Philippines together with a senior business delegation next week, his office has announced.

The New Zealand government said Luxon would meet with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and scope more opportunities for Kiwi businesses while in the country.

His Manila visit is part of his three Southeast Asian-nation tour from April 14 to 20. Luxon will be coming from Singapore and Thailand.

"The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in the region and expected to be a top 20 global economy by 2050. I am looking forward to reconnecting with President Marcos, to advancing our countries' relationship of nearly 60 years, and to scoping more opportunit...