Canada-Vietnam Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) Negotiations
Background
Canada and Vietnam held their ninth round of Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) negotiations August 29 – 31, 2012 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
A bilateral FIPA will provide greater predictability and certainty for Canadian investors considering investment opportunities in Vietnam. Canada’s objective in entering these negotiations is to secure a comprehensive, high-quality agreement which will protect investors through the establishment of a framework of legally binding rights and obligations.
As a growing and dynamic market, Vietnam is of increasing interest to Canadian investors, with significant investment opportunities in a variety of sectors including manufacturing, natural resources, and financial services, among others.
Related Links
- Vietnam Fact Sheet
- Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Vietnam
- Export Development Canada (EDC) - Country Info: Vietnam
Contact Point
If you have questions or comments, please contact Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada at:
Investment Trade Policy Division (TNI)
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Lester B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2
Fax: 613-944-0679
E-mail: consultations@international.gc.ca
