On the morning of July 18, 2024, the representative of the province of British Columbia (Canada) had a meeting and worked at the headquarters of Construction Corporation No. 1 - JSC with many contents related to promoting business activities and exploiting the development potential of both sides.

Attending the meeting, on the side of CC1, there was Mr. Le Viet Hoai - Director of Industrial Construction and relevant management staff. On the side of British Columbia Province, there was the presence of Mr. Gabriel Laflamme - Deputy Consul and Deputy Head of Trade Section, Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City and Senior Trade Officers at the British Columbia Vietnam Office.

Construction Corporation No. 1 – JSC (CC1) is a long-standing, prestigious and reputable enterprise in Vietnam in the fields of industry, energy, civil, transportation and technical infrastructure. With its continuous efforts, CC1 has made its name on thousands of projects across the country. Recently, CC1 has participated in many key national projects such as: Passenger Terminal T3 - Tan Son Nhat International Airport - Ho Chi Minh City, Passenger Terminal - Long Thanh International Airport, Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Performance Theater - Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Trach 1 Thermal Power Plant, Na Duong II Thermal Power Plant and bidding packages of the North - South Expressway East phase 2021 - 2025, ...

Meanwhile, British Columbia is a bustling province in the far west of Canada, with a diverse and developed economy. The locality is famous for its forestry, mining, fisheries and information technology and film centers in Vancouver.,... Tourism is strongly developed thanks to the beautiful natural landscape and rich outdoor activities. Agriculture, especially fruit, vegetable, and wine production in the Okanagan region, along with the financial services, real estate and education sectors, contribute greatly to GDP. British Columbia has strong trade relations with the United States, China and Asian countries, mainly exporting timber, minerals, seafood, and high-tech products. Thanks to this diversity, the economy of British Columbia is considered strong and sustainable, contributing significantly to the Canadian economy.

In Vietnam, British Columbia has invested in various sectors to promote economic cooperation and sustainable development. In particular, in the field of education and training, many universities and colleges of British Columbia have established cooperative relationships with schools in Vietnam, providing training programs and student exchanges. In addition, British Columbia technology companies have also invested in Vietnam through software development and information technology outsourcing. In the field of renewable energy, British Columbia invests in solar and wind energy projects to support sustainable development and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Businesses from British Columbia also cooperate with Vietnamese companies in the fields of agriculture and food, especially exporting high-quality agricultural products. In addition, British Columbia forestry companies also invest in wood processing projects, manufacturing furniture and other wood products in Vietnam. These investments not only strengthen economic cooperation between British Columbia and Vietnam, but also contribute to sustainable development and improve the quality of life for people in both places.

The working session between CC1 and representatives of the Province of British Columbia (Canada) is considered an important event, marking a turning point in the bilateral relationship, providing practical support for cooperation, exploiting existing potential and maximizing the strengths of both sides.