Speaking at the opening ceremony, Consul General Nguyen Quang Trung provided participants with an overview of the Vietnamese culinary art and acknowledged the contributions made by the Vietnamese community and Vietnamese cuisine in enhancing the diversity of Vancouver’s food scene, as well as Canada’s culinary landscape in general.
The diplomat also briefed the audience on the favorable business environment and investment prospects in Vietnam, highlighting the mutual benefits that can be derived from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), of which both Vietnam and Canada are members.
At present, the Vietnamese community in Canada comprises approximately 300,000 individuals, with around 21,000 Vietnamese students pursuing their education in the country. This significant population serves as a valuable resource and forms the social foundation for fostering bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in terms of cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
Since the establishment of the Comprehensive Partnership in 2017, Vietnam and Canada have witnessed positive advancements in their relationship. Vietnam has emerged as Canada’s largest trading partner in ASEAN, acting as a gateway for Canadian businesses to access the Southeast Asian and Asia-Pacific markets. Reciprocally, Canada has become Vietnam’s second largest partner in the Americas. In 2022, bilateral trade between the two countries reached US$7 billion, with expectations for the figure to increase to US$10 billion in 2023.
Workers could become the biggest beneficiaries of EVFTA
The Vietnam – EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to have a positive impact on employment and social welfare, with the number of jobs and the wages of workers poised to increase, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Outstanding Vietnamese movies screened in Russia
NDO – Five outstanding Vietnamese movies are being screened during “Vietnam Film Days in Russia 2020” held in Moscow capital city of Russia from December 21-25, as part of activities under the framework of the cultural cooperation programme in the field of theatre – cinema between Vietnam and Russia during 2019-2021.
Vietnam is Canada’s largest trade partner in ASEAN
Focusing on the Asian region, particularly ASEAN member states, including Vietnam, is Canada’s strategy in seeking dynamic partners. The initiative was affirmed in Canada’s 44th parliament and during an online discussion on Asia policy held recently by Canada-ASEAN initiatives in cooperation with the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association.
International Francophonie Day marked in Hanoi
NDO/VNA – The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) organised a ceremony in Hanoi on March 25 night to mark International Francophonie Day (March 20) and the 25th anniversary of the seventh Francophone Summit hosted by Vietnam.
Vietnam Advocates Stronger Cooperation with Canada
The new Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam had a productive meeting with Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman to review highlights of the bilateral relations that have flourished under the framework of the Comprehensive Partnership over the past five year as well as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
