The year 2023 marks an important milestone in the Vietnam-Canada relationship with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. It is considered a solid foundation to start a new chapter for bilateral ties.
Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Thi Thang received Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Trade and Export Development at the Government of Saskatchewan province in Canada’s Prairie region, on December 15 to discuss cooperation promotion.
Vietnam attended the International Tourism and Travel Show that took place in Montreal, Canada, from October 28-30 after two years of absence due to impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam and Canada held the first meeting of the Joint Economic Committee in Vancouver on July 6 with a view to helping lift bilateral economic ties to a new level and intensify the two countries’ comprehensive partnership.
Soc Trang and Canada have shared a fruitful partnership over the past 22 years, with the Canadian Government’s provision of over 22 million CAD (17 million USD) to the Mekong Delta province for various projects that have contributed to the local socio-economic development, heard a ceremony in Soc Trang on June 14.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 10 held a reception for outgoing Canadian Ambassador Deborah Paul, during which he lauded the diplomat's contributions to the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent a congratulatory message to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau over the Liberal Party’s win in the 44th general election in Canada, the Foreign Ministry’s Press and Information Department said on September 28./.
Canada’s westernmost province of British Columbia and the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada (APFC) held a webinar on May 27 to discuss opportunities for local firms in investing in Vietnam under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
New Consul General of Vietnam to Vancouver (Canada) Nguyen Quang Trung had a virtual meeting with Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Revi Kahlon and Minister of State for Trade George Chow of British Columbia province on April 16.
A virtual seminar to share Vietnam’s experience in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic was jointly held by the Canada - Vietnam Society (CVS) and the Vietnam - Canada Friendship Association (VCFA) on July 7, with about 90 delegates attending.
Ambassadors of Canada to Vietnam Deborah Paul and to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Diedrah Kell have praised Vietnam as a success model in containing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has suggested agencies in Vietnam and Canada to devise a mechanism to exchange information and handle trade defence cases.
The Vietnamese Embassies in Canada and Mexico held ceremonies on September 4 to celebrate the 74th National Day, gathering a large number of Vietnamese expatriates and international friends.
Vietnam and Canada will have more chances to enhance not only trade but also investment links under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), according to Honorary Chairman of the Canada Trade Link Bryon Wilfert.
Canada is now a promising market for Vietnamese goods as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to open up this market for Vietnamese goods, heard a workshop in Hanoi on April 25.
The Vietnamese Party and State always attach importance to and want to strengthen the comprehensive partnership with Canada, said a senior Party official.