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Bombay boon

Bombay boon

With 1.2 billion people and counting, India's continuing growth promises lucrative investment opportunities for B.C. businesses
Viking Air pulls off $30m floatplane sale to China

Viking Air pulls off $30m floatplane sale to China

CEO looking at joint ventures to further capitalize on Chinese market opportunity
Canadian rules impede Chinese investment in resources: conference board

Canadian rules impede Chinese investment in resources: conference board

Canada’s review process for foreign direct investment (FDI) discourages Chinese investments in Canadian resource industries, according to a report issued this morning by the Conference Board of Canada .
Inaugural Sichuan Airlines flight lands at YVR

Inaugural Sichuan Airlines flight lands at YVR

Vancouver Airport Authority welcomed the first direct flight linking North America and China’s interior province of Sichuan Friday.
Choo assumes helm at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Choo assumes helm at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Vancouver immigrant settlement society S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has recruited Queenie Choo to be its next CEO, starting August 1. Choo is currently executive director of the continuing care integrated services division of Alberta Health Services .
B.C. exports to Asian markets see marked increase

B.C. exports to Asian markets see marked increase

Led by a dramatic gain in shipments to China and other key markets, B.C.'s export totals jumped more than 10% in April compared with April 2011. The province exported $2.7 billion of goods worldwide in April of 2012 compared with $2.
Liberal trade mission success questioned

Liberal trade mission success questioned

Participants say $500m in deals would have happened without Clark's visit
Richmond brand builder eyes expansion to China

Richmond brand builder eyes expansion to China

Expanded Aberdeen Centre will join new IKEA, an outlet mall and other Richmond retail projects
Investing in Asia

Investing in Asia

Asian markets promise profits but not without risks

IP protection and wage increases are among business challenges

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s 2010 survey identified China as a huge potential market for Canadian goods and services. However, that market is not without its unique challenges. Reviewing those survey results in the context of current events is necessary to determine if China is still a rising star in the areas of manufacturing and distribution.