During their meeting on October 27 on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the ministers highly valued the strong political and diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Canada, noting that bilateral trade has advanced in recent years but remains below the potential and strength of each side.
A trade promotion delegation from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), comprising nine enterprises, is attending the fair with the goal of expanding market access and maximising free trade agreement benefits. While the US has traditionally been Vietnam’s leading market, accounting for over 40% of total exports, recent tariff barriers have prompted many Vietnamese firms to seek new destinations.
Highlighting the sound relationship between Vietnam and Canada, Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang said it is built on sustainable cooperation and profound trust, with both sides viewing each other as true friends and important partners.
Indonesia and Canada recently signed their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a strategic leap in strengthening economic ties and security between the two countries.
Canada is a promising market for Vietnamese coffee, with exports skyrocketing 300% from 10 million USD to nearly 40 million USD since both countries joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Nam expressed his hope that, through the embassy, Can Tho will have more opportunities to connect and attract investment in projects related to high-tech and circular agriculture, green technology, digital transformation, processing and manufacturing, seaports, logistics, renewable energy, science and technology, and climate change mitigation.
Canadian Communists have praised Vietnam’s contributions to promoting global peace as well as its shaping of its own development path, particularly in the economic field.
This marked the first time Canada’s largest footwear and accessories exhibition hosted Vietnamese companies. This year event brought together 20 Vietnamese firms and hundreds of major Canadian industry players.
Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency, and VinaCapital, one of Vietnam’s leading investment management firms, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance trade and investment between the two countries.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973, the bilateral relationship has continuously developed in a solid, substantive, and effective manner across various fields, including politics, diplomacy, trade, investment, development cooperation, education and training, and people-to-people exchange.
Vietnam–Canada relations continue to flourish, with science and technology listed among the seven priority areas of bilateral cooperation. The launch of the Canadian Vietnamese Scholars and Experts Network is expected to contribute to advancing joint innovation and R&D cooperation between the two countries.
President Luong Cuong appreciated the ambassadors' contributions to Vietnam's relations with their countries and called for continued efforts to help advance those ties.
In 2019, the Vietnamese association in PEI was established as a non-governmental organisation to support integration and development within the community. It has since organised a range of activities to maintain cultural identity, foster community cohesion, and strengthen ties with the homeland, while also contributing to the development of the host society.
Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has sent a message of congratulations to Francis Scarpaleggia on his election as Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada.
Representatives of authorities and international diplomatic corps in Cuba, the US, and Canada have visited the Vietnamese embassies there to pay homage to former President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong.
Vietnam has succeeded in rebuilding and developing the nation. Since the economic reforms, Vietnam has accomplished almost all 17 UN Millennium Development Goals ahead of the 2030 deadline.
At the event, the students were informed about how to take advantage of the free trade agreements that Vietnam and Canada have signed to optimise supply chains, production and export channels. In addition, they also heard about Vietnam's potential as an Asian logistics hub.
The Vietnamese companies showcased a wide range of goods, from raw input materials for production chains to high-value processed food products.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 29 sent a message of congratulations to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Joseph Carney on his Liberal Party’s victory in Canada’s election.
Do Ha Thao, Secretary in charge of cultural affairs at the embassy, said that visitors show great interest in the Vietnamese booth, asking for information about tours and promotional programmes. Some of the visitors had previously been to Vietnam and wish to return.
Over the past time, the Vietnamese Embassy in Canada has played a vital role in connecting the Vietnamese communities in Canada, helping them join hands to contribute to the overall development of their homeland.
Quebec leaders expressed their determination to bolster comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam as part of Canada's strategy to diversify markets and reduce its dependence on the US market.
The establishment of the Eastern Chapter not only marks a significant step in the Vietnam-Canada Business Association's growth but also addresses the rising demand for networking and collaboration among Vietnamese and Canadian entrepreneurs in the region.
Together with his friends, Tuan has cultivated a unique cultural experience in enjoying Vietnamese tea through what he calls "tea invitations," meaning drinking tea while meeting people from various countries.