Vietnam and Canada elevate ties to strategic partnership amid US trade pressures
Vietnamese President To Lam and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney upgraded bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during Lam’s historic state visit. The move aims to diversify trade away from the US, with Air Canada planning direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City by 2027. While experts highlight shared goals in economic resilience, critics note Vietnam’s human rights record and ties to Russia and North Korea.