Vietnamese engineer turns rice straw into firelighters for US, Canadian markets
Vietnam News 16:04 03/10/2026After five years working as a design engineer in Hanoi, Nguyen Xuan Tai returned to his hometown in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam and spent another five years developing bio-firelighters made from rice straw, which are now sold in the U.S. and Canada.
FinDev Canada seeks to expand investment in Vietnam
Economy 20:05 26/09/2026Canada’s development finance institution, FinDev Canada, is looking to increase investments in Vietnam’s power grid, energy storage, sustainable infrastructure, and climate-resilient agriculture, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance.
Canadian group seeks comprehensive nuclear power cooperation with Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:33 26/09/2026A Canadian engineering group has proposed comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam in nuclear power as Hanoi looks for long-term partners capable of supporting the country throughout its nuclear energy program.
Vietnam-Canada direct flights on horizon after expanded air deal
Vietnam News 17:14 25/09/2026Vietnam and Canada will allow direct flights between the two countries for the first time under an expanded air transport agreement, with Air Canada eyeing scheduled service to Ho Chi Minh City in 2027.
Vietnam leads Canada’s merchandise trade with ASEAN
Economy 14:18 25/09/2026Vietnam has remained Canada’s largest merchandise trading partner in ASEAN, with bilateral trade reaching C$20.7 billion (US$14.6 billion) in 2025 and continuing to grow at a double-digit rate in 2026, while both countries see further opportunities in higher-value trade, services and investment.
Vietnam ready to work with Canada to build substantive Strategic Partnership: Top leader
Vietnam News 11:38 25/09/2026Vietnam is ready to work with Canada to build a substantive Strategic Partnership that brings practical benefits to the peoples of both countries and contributes to the international community, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam has said.
Top leader meets with Speakers of Canada’s Senate and House of Commons
Vietnam News 11:23 25/09/2026As part of his State visit to Canada, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam had a working luncheon with Speaker of the Senate Raymonde Gagné and Speaker of the House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia at the Parliament of Canada on Thursday (local time).
Top Vietnamese leader holds talks with Canadian Prime Minister
Vietnam News 08:11 25/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Thursday (local time) as part of his state visit to Canada.
Top Vietnamese leader meets with Governor General of Canada
Vietnam News 07:56 25/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with Governor General of Canada Louise Arbour at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Thursday morning (local time) as part of his state visit to Canada.
Vietnam's top leader arrives in Canada for historic visit
Vietnam News 11:36 24/09/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam arrived in Canada on Wednesday evening (local time), beginning a historic state visit to the country at the invitation of Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour.
Vietnam's top leader departs for UNGA 81 high-level debate, state visit to Canada
Vietnam News 13:31 20/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, departed Hanoi on Sunday morning to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), engage in bilateral activities in the U.S., and pay a state visit to Canada at the invitation of Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour.
Canadian ambassador considers visit by Vietnam’s Party chief and President To Lam a historic milestone
Vietnam News 12:52 20/09/2026More than five decades after Vietnam and Canada established diplomatic relations, the two countries are preparing for a visit by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam that Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Jim Nickel has described as a historic milestone.
