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New Zealand: Students exploited: officials

New Zealand: Students exploited: officials

New Zealand is finding that the lucrative business of attracting foreign students to colleges and universities – and charging them large fees for the privilege – has a downside.
Australia: Chinese bids blocked

Australia: Chinese bids blocked

The Australian government is blocking attempts by Chinese buyers to acquire the country’s largest cattle ranch, which happens to border the famed Woomera weapons testing range.
Surrey firms optimistic about Asia free trade pact

Surrey firms optimistic about Asia free trade pact

TPP initiative expected to provide locals with international challenges and opportunities
Premier targets potential Asia art deal with China’s Poly Culture Group

Premier targets potential Asia art deal with China’s Poly Culture Group

Memorandum of understanding could bring North American headquarters of major Chinese theatre and art company to Vancouver
B.C. company marks first shipment of jade to China (Updated)

B.C. company marks first shipment of jade to China (Updated)

Junior miner trying to capitalize on demand for B.C. jade in China
Asia becoming more and more popular for Canadian tourists

Asia becoming more and more popular for Canadian tourists

Canadian travellers’ top destinations are still in Europe and the United States, but Asian vacations are...
Investors flee China as productivity plummets

Investors flee China as productivity plummets

In a swift and sharp reversal of fortunes, China has swung from being the land of opportunity to the economic sick man of Asia.
China's currency crunch hits Canadian exports

China's currency crunch hits Canadian exports

Asian economic engine sputters with shift in focus from exports to domestic consumption

Malaysia: Scandal shakes confidence

International investors are fleeing the Malaysian market as Prime Minister Najib Razak attempts to ride out a political scandal that is threatening economic stability.

Indonesia: Where’s the beef?

A move by the Indonesian government to encourage food self-sufficiency in beef has backfired and disrupted the whole industry.