The Government of Canada is deepening ties in the Indo-Pacific region – a key market for Canadian farmers, fishers, and the agri-food sector. Ottawa – Last week, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Malaysia and the Philippines to strengthen regional partnerships and create new opportunities for our hardworking Canadian producers. Minister MacAulay’s trade mission highlighted and built on the …
Kerala – Nipah virus can kill as many as three out of four people it infects. Since the fruit bat that carries the virus often comes into contact with humans, here we explain why the development of drugs and vaccines for the disease is becoming increasingly more urgent. Nipah virus can kill as many as three in four people it …
Malaysia – With four wins and a draw, Pakistan have grabbed the top spot on the points table with 13 points after their match with Malaysia ended in a draw with a score of 5-5. Earlier Pakistan thrashed Oman 9-4 in their fourth match in the ongoing Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifiers. With Pakistan in the top spot on the …
Auckland – In Auckland, New Zealand, Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded her participation in the seventh Commission meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) hosted by New Zealand. Minister Ng and her CPTPP partners welcomed the United Kingdom as the newest member of the agreement. As Canada’s …
Delhi – The International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 was launched into space about 120,000 feet above the earth ahead of the event in India. The 2023 tour — starting on June 27 — is the biggest one so far as it would provide fans from various countries and cities around the world a chance to …
Singapore – Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, spoke at the 2023 Shangri-La Dialogue. Her statement is as follows: Good morning everyone. Secretary Wallace, Senior Undersecretary Galvez, It is a pleasure to be back in Singapore for my second Shangri-La Dialogue. Let me start by thanking Dr. John Chipman, James Crabtree and the IISS team for putting on this stellar event year after year. …
