The first international consultation workshop on building a national action plan on marine plastic debris management was jointly held in Hanoi on December 10 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam.
A delegation from the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association led by its President Nguyen Viet Tien had an exchange meeting with their peers from the Canada-Vietnam Society in Toronto, Canada on September 14.
A delegation of central Da Nang city led by Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Truong Quang Nghia visited big cities of Canada from August 30 - September 2 to promote cooperation between localities and the two countries in general, especially in trade and investment.
A ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 21 to mark the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Canada diplomatic relations (August 21, 1973-2018).
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang on August 20 sent a message of congratulations to Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, on the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Canada diplomatic relations (August 21, 1973-2018).
Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam David Joseph Devine on January 24 in
Hanoi presented prizes to winners of the “Explore Canada From A to Z”
competition 2013.
Well-known Canadian pianist and composer Alain Lefevre will perform in
Vietnam as part of the activities celebrating the 40th anniversary of
Vietnam-Canada diplomatic relations.