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Former foreign minister Marc Garneau says Canada, South Korea should form closer ties

Former foreign minister Marc Garneau says Canada, South Korea should form closer ties

OTTAWA — Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau says Canada should push for a role in a new security pact, arguing South Korea and Ottawa could help each other gain strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Trudeau eyes Indo-Pacific trade deals to avoid China aim to 'play us off each other'

Trudeau eyes Indo-Pacific trade deals to avoid China aim to 'play us off each other'

SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's rocky relations with China have stabilized, while telling business leaders in Singapore that Ottawa has committed to a timeline for trade deals with the region.
ASEAN eyes Canada as anchor of peace in Indo-Pacific region

ASEAN eyes Canada as anchor of peace in Indo-Pacific region

JAKARTA — Some southeast Asian leaders see Canada as an anchor for peace in the Indo-Pacific region, as they launch a new strategic partnership at a time when tensions continue to mount over territorial claims in the South China Sea.

Canada's promised Indo-Pacific trade representative to be based in Jakarta: Mary Ng

JAKARTA — Canada will open an export development office in Jakarta and has named an Indo-Pacific trade representative to help Canadian businesses enter new markets in the region, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday while in Indonesia.
Canada set to become strategic partner with ASEAN bloc, symbolizing trade progress

Canada set to become strategic partner with ASEAN bloc, symbolizing trade progress

OTTAWA — Canada's status within the Indo-Pacific region is set to get a boost as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations prepares to make Ottawa its latest strategic partner when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Indonesia.
Chinese immigration consultant with Vancouver ties arrested in Shanghai, according to Chinese media reports

Chinese immigration consultant with Vancouver ties arrested in Shanghai, according to Chinese media reports

Linda Mei He, president of the Wailian Overseas Consulting Group Inc., is accused of illegal foreign-exchange trading
Singapore’s push for self-reliance presents opportunities for B.C. companies: report

Singapore’s push for self-reliance presents opportunities for B.C. companies: report

Asia Pacific Foundation report highlights the importance of building “Brand Canada” in Asia
More than 50 alleged victims join immigration fraud lawsuit against Richmond company

More than 50 alleged victims join immigration fraud lawsuit against Richmond company

Immigration applications submitted on behalf of Chinese residents were denied for containing “false or invalid” certificates
Indonesia promoting imports to B.C. after record Canadian trade year

Indonesia promoting imports to B.C. after record Canadian trade year

Looming trade agreement expected to further enhance Canada-Indonesia trade
B.C. arm of powerful Chinese state-owned conglomerate closes office, gallery

B.C. arm of powerful Chinese state-owned conglomerate closes office, gallery

A subsidiary of China Poly Group, one of China’s biggest state-owned enterprises, has quietly closed its North American office in Richmond and art gallery in downtown Vancouver.