Invitation to attend Vietnam-Canada Business Forum in Vancouver November 2024

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Enhancing connectivity between Vietnam and Canada

in Manufacturing and Energy sectors

ABOUT THE EVENT:

As an industry leader, you value staying ahead of the curve and accessing the latest insights that drive success. Join the Business Forum “Enhancing connectivity between Vietnam and Canada in Manufacturing and Energy sectorson November 26, 2024 in Vancouver, BC.

This forum is organized by the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada in the framework of the visit to Canada of The Honorable Nguyen Hong Dien, Vietnam Minister of Industry and Trade; together with Vietnam businesses and leaders from agencies regulating industry and energy sectors in Vietnam. This forum provides a platform for businesses to better understand why the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) can improve Canada’s economic links with Vietnam as well as how Vietnam is important to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. Attendees will gain insights from experts on strategies to leverage the CPTPP to enhance the supply chain and production chain connectivity between our two countries in energy and manufacturing sectors. This event is where businesses and governments come together to explore new venues for collaboration between Canada and Vietnam.

 

ABOUT VIETNAM

Vietnam is among the most developed economies within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and is the world’s 35th largest economy. Known for its impressive growth and heavy investments in trade, communication and transportation infrastructures, Vietnam presents a wide array of economic opportunities for Canadian companies.  Vietnam can be your entry point to the dynamic ASEAN market – which is projected to be the new consumption gravity of the world with 660 million consumers by 2030. In 2024, Vietnam is Canada’s largest trading partner in the ASEAN, with a 33% increase in exports from Canada to Vietnam.

 

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:

  • Get first-hand understanding on Vietnam’s energy and resource priorities directly from the Vietnam Minister of Industry and Trade and hearing the Minister’s vision on critical developments in clean energy, including nuclear power;
  • Learn how the IPS and the CPTPP can boost the supply chain and production connectivity between Canada and Vietnam;
  • Discover Vietnam’s investment efforts to shape its green economic future;
  • Learn first‑hand insights of the business opportunities in Canadian Western provinces and supporting mechanisms provided by governments;
  • Engage in an interactive Q&A with key leaders from Canada and Vietnam to address your questions and to connect with top business leaders and peers from Vietnam and Canada who are poised to capitalize on the supporting mechanisms from the two countries and to discuss actionable strategies to drive profitability and growth.

 

Time: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, from 09.00 – 12:00 p.m. (PT)

Venue: Oceanview Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, BC

 

 

ORGANIZED BY

  • Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam Trade Office in Canada)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
  • Alberta Government

CO-SUPPORTED BY

  • Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APFC)
  • Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC)

Participation is by invitation only and confirmation of attendance will be required prior to attend in person.

REGISTER HERE

 

 

For more information, please contact Vietnam Trade Office in Canada at Ca@moit.gov.vn