Vietnam at the Heart of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
On September 26, the Vietnamese Embassy in Ottawa held a ceremony to celebrate the 78th anniversary of National Day and 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Canada. This event was attended by more than 250 guests, including Canadian diplomatic officials, diplomats from ASEAN countries, international experts, and scholars interested in Vietnam. In addition, a large number of overseas Vietnamese women, businessmen, and students from major provinces and cities in Canada also attended. During the opening ceremony, the Ambassador-Designate of Vietnam to Canada, Pham Vinh Quang, reviewed the country’s political, diplomatic, and socioeconomic achievements. He emphasized that Vietnam will continue to be an attractive destination for international investors and tourists. Vietnam is considered one of the fastest-growing emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2022, its GDP grew by 8% despite the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is expected that Vietna...