In 2024, two-way trade between Vietnam and Canada reached over 11 billion USD, with Vietnam enjoying a trade surplus of nearly 10 billion USD. A key contributor to this success has been Vietnamese-Canadian businesses, notably Renso Foods.
Amidst global trade uncertainties prompting Canada to diversify its markets, Vietnamese agricultural exporters, particularly those in the rice sector, are encouraged to seize this opportunity. Fully leveraging free trade agreements involving both countries will be key to quickly increasing Vietnam’s food exports to the North American nation.
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.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 15 cabled a letter of congratulations to Mark Carney, who was sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada on March 14.
Regarding the East Sea issue, Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien emphasised the need to respect international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), and accelerate negotiations to finalise an effective and practical Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang on February 20 received Canadian Deputy Minister of National Defence Stefanie Beck who is in Hanoi to co-chair the third Vietnam-Canada Defence Policy Dialogue.
Vietnam is deepening collaboration with Cuba and Canada in training and capacity building, particularly in public administration and governance, following meetings in Hanoi on February 17 between Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) President Nguyen Xuan Thang and the Ambassadors of Cuba and Canada to Vietnam.
Beyond traditional sectors, Saskatchewan is eager to expand ties with Vietnam in renewable energy, mineral extraction and processing, and innovation, Kaeding noted.
The national pride and cross-cultural understanding were promoted at cultural events held recently to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) by the Vietnamese communities in the US and Canada.
Established in Vancouver recently, Renso Foods has risen to be a popular supplier of Vietnamese products in Canada, a market with high demand for processed food and a stable retail sector.
