Ottawa, Oct. 19 -- Vietnam is emerging as an important partner in Canada's efforts to diversify its markets and supply chains amid global trade uncertainties, heard an international conference recently held at Laval University in Quebec, focusing on advancing bilateral cooperation following the elevation of ties to a Strategic Partnership. The conference, examining economic security, connectivity and influence strategies in Southeast Asia, brought together Canadian researchers, policymakers and businesses. As Canada-US trade relations face numerous challenges, experts said expanding cooperation with stable, complementary economies such as Vietnam has become a strategic priority for Canada. Speaking to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in...