Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang had a meeting with visiting Canadian Deputy Minister of International Trade Glenn Purves in Ha Noi on September 10.

Amid geopolitical and international trade uncertainties, ASEAN and Canada are expanding cooperation under their Strategic Partnership, with a focus on trade, market diversification, technology and clean energy, and Viet Nam is seen as well-positioned to play a positive role.

The Vietnamese delegation proposed making energy security and transition a pillar of ASEAN-Canada relations, and urged Canada to support the implementation of the ASEAN Power Grid and expand cooperation in renewable energy, hydrogen, energy storage and nuclear power for civilian purposes.

The Canada-Viet Nam Society (CVS) has become a vital bridge connecting the Vietnamese community in Canada, fostering people-to-people exchanges and strengthening friendship between the two countries, as heard at a ceremony to celebrate the society's 10th founding anniversary in Ottawa on July 12.

A gathering marking the 159th anniversary of Canada's National Day was held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 30, reaffirming the shared commitment to strengthening friendship and expanding people-to-people exchanges between Ho Chi Minh City and Canada, laying a stronger foundation for bilateral cooperation.

Viet Nam wants to deepen its Comprehensive Partnership with Canada in a more substantive and effective manner, and elevate ties to a new level, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung told Canadian Ambassador Jim Nickel during a reception in Ha Noi on June 29, calling the North American nation an important partner.

Viet Nam wishes for closer cooperation with Canada in culture, journalism, science and technology, education, and training as the two countries look to deepen their Comprehensive Partnership.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the committee’s Inspection Commission Tran Sy Thanh hosted a reception in Ha Noi on June 11 for Canadian Ambassador to Viet Nam Jim Nickel.

A growing presence of Vietnamese companies at the SIAL Canada international food exhibition in Montreal from April 29 to May 1 underscores stronger efforts to expand the reach of Vietnamese products in Canada and across North America.

Viet Nam promoted its tourism potential at the 29th Travel and Vacation Show in Canada, which took place over the weekend with the participation of the Vietnamese Embassy, diplomatic missions, travel companies, airlines and tourism promotion organisations.

A training course on Women, Peace and Security Agenda (WPS) for 2026, supported by Canada, officially opened on March 16 at the Viet Nam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) in Ha Noi, highlighting the military’s role in promoting gender equality and supporting peace and security commitments.

Viet Nam attaches great importance to strengthening its Comprehensive Partnership with Canada, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said, noting that Canada’s active engagement with the world and the Asia-Pacific, together with shared strategic interests, offers a solid foundation for expanding cooperation, addressing common challenges and lifting bilateral relations to a higher level.

Viet Nam has reaffirmed its growing credibility and leadership in United Nations peacekeeping training in the region with the launch of the United Nations Staff Officer Course 2026 (UNSOC 2026), supported by Canada.

A rising number of enterprises are offering practical solutions in key sectors, including sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, education, health care, renewable energy, women’s economic empowerment, and financial inclusion. They generate clear social and environmental impacts while also bringing financial returns to impact investors.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu have discussed ways to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as coordination in the ASEAN–Canada relations, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien met with the Business Council of Canada (BCC) delegation led by President and CEO Goldy Hyder in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Brazilian President Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26.

State President Luong Cuong on October 3 received the Ambassadors of Finland and Canada and the non-resident Ambassadors of Jamaica, Tunisia, Slovenia and Tajikistan to Viet Nam who came to present their letters of credentials.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Canada recently hosted a ceremony marking the 80th National Day of Viet Nam (September 2) and showcasing the country as a resilient and culturally rich nation through a special cultural performance.

Canadian Communists have praised Viet Nam’s contributions to promoting global peace as well as its shaping of its own development path, particularly in the economic field.