First Ontario Trade and Investment Office in Southeast Asia TORONTO — The Ontario government has wrapped up a successful mission to South Korea, Vietnam and Singapore to help attract investments, establish and strengthen economic partnerships and raise Ontario’s profile in the region. The mission included meetings with companies from various sectors, including automotive, technology, life sciences and cleantech. As part of …
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 …
Singapore – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday concluded a two-day working visit to Singapore. The two countries have announced plans for a youth mobility agreement. Trudeau said: “Singapore is an important partner under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy – and today, I spoke with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong about strengthening that partnership. We’ll do that by continuing to work together on …
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 …
KIRKLAND – Pfizer Canada ULC announces the launch of its Healthcare Hub, an initiative with Canadian tech and innovation startups to scale up health solutions, with the goal of enhancing outcomes and the patient experience in important areas of need in Canadian healthcare. Innovations will be brought to life through a partnership between Pfizer Canada and Canadian technology supercharger Communitech. …
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. …
