VOV.VN - Vietnam’s import-export value from the beginning of the year to August 15 stood at an estimated US$402 billion with a trade surplus of US$16.25 billion, reported the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam and Canada boast potential to enhance their bilateral cooperation as well as coordination at the international area and multilateral forums, former Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam David Devine has said.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s import turnover from July 16 to July 31 reached US$13.5 billion, posting a rise of 0.9% compared to the first half of July, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The northern mountainous province of Cao Bang held a conference recently in Canada’ Ontario province to seek opportunities for investment and trade cooperation, particularly in tourism, between the province and Canadian businesses.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Canada has warned Vietnamese businesses about export scams by some individuals misrepresenting themselves as major Canadian companies.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s pangasius (Tra fish) exports to several markets, including Germany, Singapore, and the UK, maintained positive growth throughout the first half of this year, with this being considered a bright spot for the local pangasius industry.

VOV.VN - The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), to which both Vietnam and Canada are members, has brought about benefits to businesses of the two nations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has made an important contribution to the operation of ASEAN through initiatives aimed at dealing with challenges and issues occurring in the bloc, such as responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerating the negotiation process for a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC), and advocating the five-point consensus on Myanmar.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh applauded the contributions made by Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister, to the UK’s bilateral relations with Vietnam during his working tenure as UK PM from 1997 to 2007 and at present at a reception held on July 26 in Hanoi.

The UK is set to recognise that Vietnam’s industries are operating in a market economy and will not impose unfavourable rules should they be investigated under trade defence measures, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.