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Supporting human rights is critical to engagement with Asia: APF Canada Task Force

Supporting human rights is critical to engagement with Asia: APF Canada Task Force

Canada needs to ensure support for human rights protection in Asia while taking advantage of the economic opportunities there, according to a September 25 Asia Pacific Foundation (APF) of Canada report.
B.C. food and wine industry looking to tap into Indian market

B.C. food and wine industry looking to tap into Indian market

A trade delegation from British Columbia’s food and wine sector is currently attending a tradeshow in Mumbai, India, to promote the province’s agrifood industry, the Ministry of International Trade announced September 25.
Asia-Pacific to be world hub for high net worth individuals as early as 2014: RBC

Asia-Pacific to be world hub for high net worth individuals as early as 2014: RBC

The Asia-Pacific region is on its way to having the world’s highest concentration of high net worth individuals (HNWIs), according to RBC Wealth Management data released September 25.

India’s high cost of credit dampens economy

The high cost of credit is being cited by Indian investors and business people for their lowest near-term level of confidence in their economy for over four years.

Contractors working for cash-strapped Laos government have to wait to be paid

Contractors waiting to get paid for work done for the government of Laos are likely to have to wait a while before the cheques arrive.
Entering Trans-Pacific Partnership could increase exports by $15.7 billion: Fraser Institute

Entering Trans-Pacific Partnership could increase exports by $15.7 billion: Fraser Institute

Entering into the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement could be worth up to $15.7 billion in exports by securing new Asia-Pacific trading partners, according to a Fraser Institute study released September 5.

Asia Pacific report: Report shows Canadians’ interest in Asia Pacific

British Columbians were more likely than any other province to view trade with Asia as important to their province’s prosperity
Asia Pacific report: Shanghai, Hong Kong can jump-start careers

Asia Pacific report: Shanghai, Hong Kong can jump-start careers

Grads who head to Asia are getting on the executive track faster

Asia Pacific report: Leveraging trade commissioners' services for your business

They know their local business culture and will have very valuable information on how to conduct yourself in social and business situations
Asia Pacific report: Pilot delegates take flight in Canada

Asia Pacific report: Pilot delegates take flight in Canada

Victoria's Viking Air and Pacific Sky Aviation see first set of Vietnamese military graduates as part of Twin Otter flight training