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Harper Government Marks Conclusion of Latest Round of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
March 12, 2013 – The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the conclusion of the 16th round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Singapore from March
Baird Visits Vietnam
March 12, 2013 – Hanoi, Vietnam – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets with Vietnam’s President Truong Tan Sang. The two men discussed a range of issues including the two countries’ growing commercial relationship and significant development cooperation. Baird
Baird to Make Seventh Visit to Asia
March 8, 2013 – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that he will travel to Singapore, Vietnam and Hong Kong to strengthen bilateral relations, project Canadian values and diversify Canada’s trade relations in the Asia-Pacific region. “Asia is full
WTTC Regional Summit to take place in Korea due to Asia’s growing status as a global powerhouse in Travel & Tourism
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is holding its regional Asia Summit in Korea in September, in recognition of the recent acceleration of Travel & Tourism in the region and the industry’s positive impact
Sri Lanka’s International Exhibition on Textile & Apparel Technology, Machinery & Related Services
CEMS-Global USA’s International `TEXTECH series of Exhibition’ have reached its accession in popularity in South & South-East Asia having organized extremely successful editions in South Asia for over 13 years and its great success in Sri Lanka. `TEXTECH’ has
SENATE PASSES AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES MECHANIZATION BILL ON 3RD READING
January 30, 2013 – The Senate on Monday passed an act promoting the agricultural and fisheries mechanization development in the country. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, believes this will help the country
Increased Aid Planned For American Companies To Win Cambodia Infrastructure Projects
U.S. Officials have announced in Phnom Penh the United States government is planning to help American companies bid and win large scale infrastructure projects in Cambodia. The planning is part of the Obama administration’s goal to increase trade in
IFC in East Asia and Pacific Posts Record Investment and Strong Development Impact in Fiscal Year 2012
Hong Kong SAR, China, October 9, 2012—IFC’s investments in East Asia and the Pacific reached a record $2.9 billion in 71 projects in fiscal year 2012, with an emphasis on those countries and markets most in need. About two-thirds
Canada Formally Joins Trans-Pacific Partnership
October 9, 2012 – The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, regional minister for British Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, who is leading
Growth to Slow in East Asia and Pacific in 2012, But Domestic Demand Will Play Key Role in Rebound Next Year
Singapore, October 8, 2012 – Economic growth in the East Asia and Pacific region may slow down by a full percentage point from 8.2 percent in 2011 to 7.2 percent this year, before recovering to 7.6 percent in 2013.
Collaboration in Education and Medicine Provides Boost to Economy
October 7, 2012 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, highlights Canada’s well-established relationship with Saudi Arabia in the medical field. Over the past 30 years, Canada has
Developing Asia Faces New Era of Moderate Growth – ADB Report
Oct. 2, 2012 – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is significantly scaling back 2012 and 2013 growth forecasts for developing Asia, saying that after years of rapid growth, the region must brace for a prolonged period of moderate expansion amidst