Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Nguyen Duc Hoa speaks at the seminar in Ottawa on September 11 (Photo: VNA) Ottawa (VNA) – New trade and investment opportunities in Vietnam were introduced to Canadian officials and businesses at a seminar in Ottawa on September 11. The seminar marked the opening of Vietnam Week in Canada from September 11 to 17 to celebrate Vietnam’s 73rd National Day and 45 years of bilateral diplomatic ties. It was attended by Donald Bobiash – Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia Pacific of Global Affairs of Canada, Kathleen Donohue – executive director at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ladislau Papara – Regional Manager for Asia at the Export Development Canada and Jacques Frémont – President of the University of Ottawa. The Vietnamese side included Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien, Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Nguyen Duc Hoa and Trade Counsellor Do Thu Huong. At … [Read more...] about New trade, investment chances in Vietnam introduced in Canada
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Viet Nam begins longan exports to Canada
In Briefs (09-03-2009) Viet Nam begins longan exports to Canada TIEN GIANG — Ngoc Ngan, a private company in southern Tien Giang Province, became the first exporter of dried longan fruit to Canada when it sent a shipment of 25 tonnes on March 6. The company’s director Nguyen Xuan Huy said it is meant for consumption in Edmonton. The company has also signed an agreement with France to export a consignment of "Hue" longan meeting Global Good Agricultural Practice standards. Singapore healthcare group opens HCM CITY — Singapore’s Pacific Healthcare Holdings Ltd opened a representative office in HCM City last Saturday. One of the island’s biggest healthcare operators, it specialises in the treatment of heart diseases, cancer, and retinal and dental conditions. Yahoo! supports Viet Nam internet education HCM CITY – Yahoo! Vietnam is rolling out an an internet education and training programme in Viet Nam schools. The programme will develop curriculum and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam begins longan exports to Canada
Russia seeks to export beef to Vietnam
Russia seeks to export beef to Vietnam Tu Phong By Tu Phong - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – A number of Russian food companies are in negotiations with Vietnamese firms over export of beef and poultry products to Vietnam, according to the Department of Husbandry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The agency confirmed the ongoing negotiations after Russia’s Sputniknews reported that three poultry and one beef supplier would sell their products to Vietnam as a result of meetings between the ministry and Russian authorities in May. A leader of the department told the Daily that the availability of Russian firms’ meat products on the domestic market would depend on their agreements with domestic importers. Vietnam has emerged as a market of great potential for meat exporting countries. Canada has several times introduced its pork and beef to local meat importers and distributors. Countries in the European Union (EU) see Vietnam as a major … [Read more...] about Russia seeks to export beef to Vietnam
Canada – Vietnam enhance trade relationship
The Hanoitimes - On the occasion of Canadian Minister of International Development and La Francophonie Marie-Claude Bibeau paying a visit to Ha Noi on December 14, Canada’s statistics agency has reprorted that the Canada – Vietnam two-way trade increased significantly in the first nine months of this year, hitting US$2.8 billion. Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh received Canadian Minister of International Development, lauded her visit and stressed that the Vietnamese Government wanted to promote comprehensive and practical relations with Canada. On behalf of the Vietnamese Government, he expressed his gratitude to Canadian PM Trudeau and the Canadian government for aid worth CAD12.9 million for a cooperative development project in Viet Nam, as well as their effective support to Viet Nam’s social development. Canadian Minister of International Development and La Francophonie Marie-Claude Bibeau is visiting Viet Nam from December 13- 16 He asked both sides to enhance … [Read more...] about Canada – Vietnam enhance trade relationship
VCCI to Host Seminar on Export to Canada
VCCI to Host Seminar on Export to Canada The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) will receive a delegation of TFO Canada, a trade facilitation agency of Canada, during their working visit to Vietnam from October 12 to 17, 2014. Previously, TFO Canada was an agency affiliated to the Government of Canada but it was converted into a non-government, non-profit organisation to carry out government-funded projects to support exporters from developing countries to enter Canada market. TFO Canada is the primary Canadian provider of information, advice and contact for Canadian importers and exporters in developing and emerging countries. The activity is part of a five-year programme supporting competitiveness enhancement and market entry in Canada, funded by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) and Vietnam was chosen as a priority nation. VCCI in collaboration with TFO Canada and the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam will host a seminar on export to … [Read more...] about VCCI to Host Seminar on Export to Canada