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China: Stimulus targets consumers

China: Stimulus targets consumers

The Beijing government is making yet another attempt to stimulate domestic consumer spending to counteract the decline in manufactured exports.
India: Gandhi in comeback bid

India: Gandhi in comeback bid

Dynastic politics are not faring as well in India as in Canada. Last year Rahul Gandhi and his Indian National Congress party were defeated by Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Pakistan: Illegal factories’ toll climbs

Pakistan: Illegal factories’ toll climbs

The development authority in Pakistan’s second-largest city and economic hub Lahore has released a list of 459 illegal factories and industrial plants after a spate of fatal accidents.
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.