Ottawa (VNA) – Vietnamremained the fifth biggest exporter to Canada in A༒sia, after China, Japan, theRepub⭕lic of Korea and Taiwan (China) in 2016.
It also led ASEAN in two-way turnoverwith Canada in the year, with 4.14 billion USD, an increase of 1.1 percentyear-on-year, according to Canadian statistics. Vietnam’s exports to Canada reached3.7 billion USD (up 17.1 percent) while its import turnover fell to 396.5million USD (down 23.2 percent). As a result, Vietnam’s trade surplus withCanada grew to 3.3 billion USD in 2016, up 24.7 percent compared to theprevious year. Hoang Anh Dung, Vietnamese CommercialCounsellor to Canada said that Vietnam’s exports to Canada were satisfactory,considering that total export turnover of the 10 ASEAN countries to Canada onlyrose 2.8 percent and the ASEAN 6 faced negative export growth last year. Exports from Thailand, Indonesia,Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines to Canada decreased 2.3 percent, 6.6percent, 5.4 percent, 1.1 percent and 8.1 percent, respectively. Vietnam’s commodities shipped toCanada with the highest growth were machines, electric products and electronics(up 55.5 percent), along with suitcases, handbags and sports equipment(increased 23.6 percent). The country’s import turnover incoal, timber and wooden products from Canada soared, meanwhile, cereals and fertiliserimports saw strong declines.-VNA
A defence attaché delegation from the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam, headed by Deputy Attaché Jean Jobin, visited Military Hospital 175 under Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense on September 28.
Vietnam continued to lead the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in terms of trade with Canada with two-way trade value reaching 3 billion USD after nine months of 2016.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty has met with senior officials of Canada’s parliament and government, voicing his hope for enhanced substantive cooperation between the countries' parliaments.
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.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
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.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
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