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Vietnam

Nominal GDP (2008)
86.5 bil USD

Population (2008)
87.8 million

Total Trade/GDP (2008)
160.7 %

Currency
Vietnamese dong

Merchandise imports from Canada (2008)
273.5 million

Main imports
Machinery, equipment & parts
Refined petroleum
Steel

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Country Information

Vietnam

Canada and Vietnam have an established and growing trade and investment relationship. The Vietnamese economy provides ample opportunities for Canadian companies due to the improving market conditions and growing GDP. Canada’s trade with the country has already tripled in the past five years. Potential is high for Canadian trade and investment opportunities in all sectors, but most particularly in oil and gas, environmental applications, tourism, food processing, forestry, pulp and paper, furniture and in the education market.

With representation in Singapore, covering the countries of Southeast Asia, EDC provides on-the-ground support to Canadian companies doing business in Vietnam. EDC’s regional representative has developed stable relationships with financial institutions and major international customers in Vietnam. EDC is well positioned to help Canadian companies finance and manage credit risk in a country placed among the list of most attractive markets in the world by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in 2007.

EDC's Position

  • Actively seeking new business 
  • Open under all programs, subject to EDC's regular approval criteria

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Contact EDC
  • 1-888-332-7844
  • asia@edc.ca

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Vietnam
Are You a Canadian Exporter or Investor?
We can help you...
  • Manage your receivables
  • Access more working capital
  • Grow your international sales
  • Research potential customers
Are You an International Buyer?
We can help you...
  • Purchase Canadian goods and services through a direct loan
  • Secure additional financing through financial institutions
  • Access new or existing lines of credit
Related Documents
1. 2010/05 - Vietnam Country Overview (PDF Format)
2. 2007/04/26 - Vietnam – Government follows through on plan to open banking sector to greater FDI, albeit gradually - EDC
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