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Aquilini buys more property in Washington state wine country; Vancouver corporate housing set for boom in 2014

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Wave of xenophobia threatens Singapore's reputation

Wave of xenophobia threatens Singapore's reputation

Singapore's reputation as one of the most safe and sound centres for business in Asia is being threatened by a rising tide of resentment against foreign workers, who now make up about 40% of the Lion City's 5.4 million population.
Ian McKay: City smarts

Ian McKay: City smarts

The Vancouver Economic Commission's new CEO has travelled the world and moved in senior government circles. Now Ian McKay plans to put his expertise to work in his home province

Small businesses using Windows XP are at risk

If you are a small business owner who still is using Windows XP for your computers, you are now officially taking a big risk.
Lyndon and Jamie Cormack: Fashion forward

Lyndon and Jamie Cormack: Fashion forward

Brothers Lyndon and Jamie Cormack named their successful Herschel Supply Company after the Prairie town where their Scottish great-grandfather made a fresh start
Life Lessons: Maili Wong

Life Lessons: Maili Wong

Starting a family doesn't mean stalling your career

Adding up the escalating financial and political costs of scandal on the public dime

Media-cornered, [Linda Reid’s] response will live in B.C. history: “Accountability speaks to me, transparency speaks to me, accessibility speaks to me.” She should have stuck the public for a hearing aid

Real diversification means investing beyond your own backyard

Good investors understand the concept of diversification and its benefits in managing risk. However, although many diversify with individual holdings, the majority fall short from a global standpoint when diversifying. That’s understandable because it’s natural to invest in what one knows, which most often means domestic companies with familiar products and services. But there is a lot of opportunity for investors who look farther afield.
Indian election front-runner has ambitious pro-business agenda

Indian election front-runner has ambitious pro-business agenda

A Modi government will also try to build on tentative steps taken by the current government to privatize elements of India’s massive railway network, the country’s key transportation infrastructure

Business of environment is now the business of global survival

It was a bit strange being at the Globe 2014 International Forum on Business and the Environment knowing that the governments of the provincial and federal jurisdictions hosting this eminent gathering are both focused on an expanding fossil fuel future.