By the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
October 2, 2026
…Vietnamese President Tô Lâm and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed trade and investment, AI, digital technology, transportation, and agri-food. The two leaders also expanded an air agreement to allow direct passenger and cargo flights between Canada and Vietnam. Air Canada was quick to act on the expanded agreement, pledging to “work with the relevant authorities” to launch scheduled service to Ho Chi Minh City in 2027.
Nearly 174,000 Canadians travelled to Vietnam in 2025. Roughly 275,000 Canadians report Vietnamese origins…