Canada–Viet Nam Forum on Economic Resilience and CPTPP–EU Linkages
July 20 @ 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Networking: 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Venue: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (venue to be confirmed)
About the Forum
The Canada–Viet Nam Forum on Economic Resilience and CPTPP–EU Linkages is a high-level policy and business dialogue taking place alongside the CPTPP Senior Officials Meeting (SOM 3).
Co-organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada), the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam (MOIT), the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam (DAV), and the Embassy of Canada to Viet Nam, the Forum will bring together senior policymakers, academics, trade experts, and business leaders to explore opportunities for strengthening economic resilience through deeper international cooperation.
The discussions will focus on the evolving global trade landscape, strategic linkages between the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and European trade frameworks, and practical approaches to enhancing supply chain resilience, digital trade, investment facilitation, and regulatory cooperation.
The Forum aims to foster dialogue between government and industry stakeholders, generate actionable insights, and strengthen Canada–Viet Nam cooperation while contributing to broader conversations on CPTPP–EU trade and investment engagement.
Tentative Speakers
Senior representatives and experts from:
- Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada)
- Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam (MOIT)
- Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam (DAV)
- Embassy of Canada to Viet Nam
- CPTPP and EU policy communities
- Leading businesses, think tanks, and academic institutions
Speaker lineup is subject to confirmation.
Who Should Attend?
- Business leaders and corporate executives
- Investors and trade professionals
- Government officials and diplomats
- Academics and policy researchers
- Legal and regulatory experts
- Business associations and chambers of commerce
- International organizations and development partners
Registration
Attendance is complimentary but registration is required. Due to limited capacity, registration will be subject to confirmation by the organizers.