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- President Tô Lâm upgraded Vietnam-Canada relations to a strategic partnership during his state visit.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney said the partnership will pursue energy, agriculture, defence and people-to-people agreements.
- Global Affairs Canada reported two-way merchandise trade exceeded $20 billion last year.
- Vietnam, chair of the CPTPP in 2026, seeks to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on the United States.