VOV.VN - Urbanization has often led to the loss of natural biodiversity. Even well-intentioned efforts to “green” open land can damage native ecosystems when done improperly. The long-term effort by Vietnamese Canadian scientist Dr. Dang Trung Phuoc to restore a natural sand dune in central Ottawa offers a compelling counterexample.

President of the Fifth Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), also known as the Ottawa Convention, Ly Thuch on October 9 praised Vietnam's efforts in addressing consequences of unexploded ordnances (UXO), and the country’s achievements in cooperation with other countries and international organisations in this field.

VOV.VN - Images of the nation’s land, culture, and tourism were introduced to Canadians within the framework of the 27th Annual Travel and Vacation Show, which took place on April 6 and April 7 in Ottawa, Canada.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Canada on April organised activities to promote the images of the Vietnamese country, people, and tourism at the Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show.

VOV.VN - Luis Silva, a Canadian expert on government relations, has highlighted Vietnam as an attractive strategic partner for Canada amid stronger economic co-operation bringing about benefits to both countries.

Jordanian Prince Mired Raad Al-Hussein, Special Envoy of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa Convention), expressed his willingness to further support Vietnam in promoting bomb and mine clearance and assisting victims during a meeting with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang on April 6.