Vietnam, B.C. trade leaders push for tighter ties

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The B.C. trade diversification strategy country is investing heavily in trade infrastructure The Vietnamese government is investing heavily in turning the country into the “factory of the world,” and making Vietnam a gateway into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. This is a strategy that offers opportunities for B.C. businesses, according to B.C. and Vietnam government officials and business leaders who spoke at an event hosted by both governments. “With 680 million consumers, ASEAN is now [one of] the largest consumer market[s] thanks to the economic growth of [an average of annual] five per cent. And also, ASEAN...