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Opportunity Awaits in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia & Vietnam
British Columbia (B.C.) has one of the most competitive business climates in North America and is a leader in shaping the high-skill, low-carbon, competitive economy of the future. Our location and infrastructure keep us connected to all major markets, with the ability to do business with Europe and Asia on the same business day. B.C.’s true competitive advantage is its people – we have a highly skilled, diverse workforce and British Columbia’s reputation as one of the most desirable places to live makes us a global magnet for talent.
Canada’s West Coast Gateway
British Columbia is the most western province in Canada. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and the Rocky Mountains and the Alberta border on the east. The south borders Washington State in the United States.
Trade & Investment Highlights
- B.C. and Vietnam maintain a stable economic relationship that is supported by the comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP). The CPTPP supports B.C. exporters by eliminating tariffs on exports.
- Vietnam possesses a growing population with a rising purchasing power and has shifted significantly towards a value-added economy. B.C. is committed to pursuing new opportunities to deepen trade and economic cooperation with Vietnam.
- Under its Power Development Plan 8, Vietnam aims to draw almost 50% of the nation’s energy from renewable sources by 2030, with a further aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. B.C. can support this transition as the cleanest jurisdiction in western North America, with an average of 98% of our electricity generation coming from clean or renewable resources.
Key BC Export Sectors
How We Help Expansion and Investment in Canada
Trade and Invest BC helps organizations find and grow opportunity.
We facilitate foreign investment and enable businesses to successfully expand to and establish a business presence in British Columbia, Canada. We also help build connections and partnerships by promoting the trade of B.C. products and services globally.
Trade & Investment Office
- Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
The British Columbia trade and investment office for Vietnam is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The office provides B.C. companies with direct market access into Vietnam and other countries in the rapidly growing ASEAN economic region.
Our experienced trade and investment professionals help export-ready companies network and capitalize on business opportunities in the region; we invite you to contact us to learn more.
Vietnam Office:
Consulate General of Canada
The Metropolitan, Suite 1002,
235 Dong Khoi Street, District 1,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Rohan Belliappa
Managing Director, ASEAN
Managing Director, ASEAN
An Vuong
Senior Commercial Officer
Senior Commercial Officer
Nguyen The Hien
Trade and Investment Representative
Trade and Investment Representative