Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange in November 2017 Photo: Le Toan Key Vietnamese tariff cuts for Canadian exports under the CPTPP Agricultural goods: - Beef (tariffs of 31 per cent on fresh, chilled, and frozen beef will be erased within two years, and tariffs of 34 per cent on all other beef products will be eliminated within seven years). - Pork (tariffs of 31 per cent on fresh, chilled, frozen, and prepared pork products will be removed within nine years). - Canola (tariffs of 5 per cent on canola seed will be annulled upon entry into force, while tariffs of 20 per cent on canola oil will be eliminated within seven years). - Ice wine and whisky (tariffs of 56 per cent will be erased within 10 years). Industrial products: - Industrial machinery (tariffs of 25 per cent will be removed within eight years). - Chemicals and plastics (tariffs of 31 per cent will be annulled within 10 years). - Metals and minerals … [Read more...] about Vietnam entices Canadian interest
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China detains third Canadian as Huawei spat simmers
Viet Nam News OTTAWA — China has arrested a third Canadian national, Ottawa said Wednesday - a move that comes amid an already tense diplomatic spat with Beijing over the arrest of a Chinese telecom executive. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau however emphasised that the arrest did not seem to be linked to a former diplomat and an entrepreneur held for allegedly endangering China’s national security. "We are looking into the details (but) this most recent one doesn’t seem to fit the pattern set by the previous two," Trudeau told a press conference. Earlier, foreign ministry spokeswoman Maegan Graveline said the government was "aware" of another Canadian citizen being detained in China, without providing further details. The citizen has not been identified. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regular press briefing that she had "not heard" about the detention, first reported by Canada’s daily National Post. All three arrests … [Read more...] about China detains third Canadian as Huawei spat simmers
Beijing detains Canadian as tensions soar over exec arrest
It came hours after a former Canadian diplomat was said to have been detained in China, intensifying a diplomatic standoff between the North American allies and Beijing. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer, faces extradition to the United States, where she is wanted for allegedly violating Iran sanctions, but Beijing has expressed outrage over her detention and is holding a former Canadian diplomat in China, intensifying the row. "The risk of (Meng's) non-attendance in court can be reduced to an acceptable level by imposing the bail conditions proposed by her counsel," a judge in Vancouver said, prompting the courtroom packed with her supporters to erupt in cheers. The list of strict conditions of her release pending the outcome of the extradition case is lengthy, and includes the surrender of her passports and electronic monitoring. She was expected to be released shortly, and will be allowed to stay at a luxury home owned by her husband Liu Xiaozong in Vancouver. U.S. … [Read more...] about Beijing detains Canadian as tensions soar over exec arrest
PM Khai, Canadian PM Martin sign statement
PM Khai, Canadian PM Martin sign statement (29-06-2005) Prime Minister Phan Van Khai (right) meets with Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin. — VNA/VNS Photo The Thuan OTTAWA — Viet Nam and Canada will strengthen bilateral relations and co-operate to build a comprehensive, stable and long-term partnership, according to a joint statement signed by Prime Minister Phan Van Khai and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin yesterday. The statement, released after formal talks held by the two leaders at the Canadian capital, affirmed the commitment of both countries in strengthening and expanding multifaceted co-operation, especially in areas of trade and economy. Khai, the first Vietnamese head of state on an official visit to Canada, discussed a range of issues of bilateral concern with his counterpart, and praised Canada’s contributions in strengthening co-operation among nations for peace and development. Lauding positive achievements in diplomatic relations over … [Read more...] about PM Khai, Canadian PM Martin sign statement
Canadian PM awed by Vietnam’s traditional martial art Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was wowed by Vietnam’s traditional martial art, Vovinam, during his official visit to the Southeast Asian country.PM Trudeau touched down in Hanoi on Wednesday morning, commencing his official trip to Vietnam from November 8 to 9, prior to his attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leader’s week in the central city of Da Nang.A welcome ceremony hosted by Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc was held at the Presidential Palace in the afternoon of the same day.That evening, a banquet at the International Convention Center in the Vietnamese capital featured a mesmerizing display of Vovinam, or Vietnamese kickboxing, to honor Trudeau’s visit to the Southeast Asian country.Vovinam can be practiced with or without weapons, though it primarily focuses on finding the equilibrium between hard and soft, using an opponent’s own force and reactions against them.The sport first came into being in 1938 as a means of … [Read more...] about Canadian PM awed by Vietnam’s traditional martial art Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail