Ottawa (VNA) – 🅺Vietnam enjoyed a trade surplus of nearly 2.683 billion USD last year, an increase of 25.9 percent against 2014, according to Statistics Canada.
In the period, Canada spent 807 million USD on Vietnam ’s electronic products and accessories, 342 million USD on knitwear, 338 million USD on footwear and 259 million USD on wooden products and spare parts, among others.
Meanwhile, Canada exported commodities worth 513 million USD to Vietnam , up 18.7 percent compared to 2014, and accounting for 0.35 percent of the country’s total export value.
The North American country shipped mainly fertiliser, soybeans and oilseeds, machines, and leathers to Vietnam .
In 2014, Vietnam enjoyed a trade surplus of 2.131 billion USD with Canada . The Southeast Asian nation’s exports were valued at 2.562 billion USD while import value was 431 million USD, up 23.4 percent and 4.1 percent, respectively.-VNA
The Canadian Government will provide 12.9 million USD for Vietnam’s agriculture economy development from 2015-1020, announced Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on November 19.
The Canada – Vietnam two-way trade increased sharply in the first nine months of this year, reaching 2.8 billion USD, according to Canada’s statistics agency.
Hanoi , December 21 (VNA) – Canada will support a development project that will contribute to sustainable economic growth and improve the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable people in Vietnam .
David Dufour, the highly acclaimed and vastly popular Francophone hip-hop artist and slam poet from Canada, will perform in two nights on March 2-3 in HCM City.
The Vietnam – Canada Friendship Association (VCFA) and Embassy Connections Canada (ECC) should continue facilitating visits to expand contact and support businesses and entities in practical projects,
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The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
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Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
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