APF Canada: Asia Watch https://www.asiapacific.ca/ en Canada's Catalyst for Engagement with Asia, Asia's Bridge to Canada ©2026 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Sun, 15 Nov 2026 01:00:24 -0700 https://www.asiapacific.ca/themes/apf/images/APF-logo-mark-v1.svg Canada–U.S. Trade War Drives Home Urgent Need for Asia Diversification https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/canada-us-trade-war-drives-home-urgent-need-asia U.S. President Donald Trump resorted to threats and name-calling in his on-again, off-again trade war with Canada this week.... Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:23:01 +0000 Asia Watch 60159 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Australia Axes Select Chinese Research Partnerships https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/australia-axes-select-chinese-research-partnerships On August 13, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong cancelled collaborations, the first such order under the country’s 2020 Foreign Relations Act.... Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:32:02 +0000 Asia Watch 60160 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Ottawa, New Delhi Strengthen Ties as Indian Economy Booms https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/ottawa-new-delhi-strengthen-ties-indian-economy-booms India’s real GDP grew 7.8 per cent in the April–June quarter this year, beating estimates and confirming India as the world’s fastest-growing large economy.... Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:04:59 +0000 Asia Watch 60170 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Xi, Modi, Putin Meet for Kyrgyzstan Summit https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/xi-modi-putin-meet-kyrgyzstan-summit The leaders of China, India, and Russia met in Kyrgyzstan, on Monday and Tuesday for the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).... Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:06:52 +0000 Asia Watch 60171 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Canada, China Talk Defence for First Time Since 2018 https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/canada-china-talk-defence-first-time-2018 Canadian and Chinese officials met in Ottawa for a defence co-ordination dialogue on September 4, reviving a mechanism dormant for eight years.... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:13:14 +0000 Asia Watch 60203 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Modi Hosts Xi, BRICS+ Leaders https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/modi-hosts-xi-brics-leaders New Delhi finds itself in a tricky position this weekend, hosting leaders from China, Russia, and Iran while trying not to jeopardize ties with the U.S.... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:20:14 +0000 Asia Watch 60204 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Canada Investment Summit Looks to Catalyze Flagging Asia Investment https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/canada-investment-summit-looks-catalyze-flagging-asia Financiers responsible for C$100 trillion in assets gathered in Toronto as Canada looks to supercharge investment over the next five years.... Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:57:18 +0000 Asia Watch 60237 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Okinawa Election Boosts PM Takaichi, Defence Plans https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/okinawa-election-boosts-pm-takaichi-defence-plans Genta Koja won Okinawa’s gubernatorial election with 59 per cent of the vote on Sunday, benefiting Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.... Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:02:45 +0000 Asia Watch 60238 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Trade Talks Enter Critical Phase with India, ASEAN https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/trade-talks-enter-critical-phase-india-asean Canadian trade negotiators are racing to close deals with two Asian markets, India and ASEAN, by the end of 2026.... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:13:44 +0000 Asia Watch 60255 at https://www.asiapacific.ca As ‘Summit Season’ Approaches, Canada Still Without Ambassador to China https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/summit-season-approaches-canada-still-without-ambassador MP Carney is preparing for visits to the Philippines, Cambodia, and China this fall and is getting ready to host leaders from across Asia.... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:28:56 +0000 Asia Watch 60256 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Trade, Defence, People-to-People Ties Define New Canada–Vietnam Partnership https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/trade-defence-people-people-ties-define-new-canada-vietnam Canada and Vietnam upgraded relations to a Strategic Partnership last week during a state visit by Tô Lâm to Ottawa, Canada.... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:20:47 +0000 Asia Watch 60285 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Anand, Indo-Pacific Partners Mull Demise of ‘Old Order’ at UNGA https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/anand-indo-pacific-partners-mull-demise-old-order-unga Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday in New York City.... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:24:19 +0000 Asia Watch 60286 at https://www.asiapacific.ca 'Kingmaker' Parties Set to Sway New Zealand Election https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/kingmaker-parties-set-sway-new-zealand-election Sunday was Writ Day in New Zealand, the formal beginning of a campaign that'll likely end with a 'kingmaker' tipping the balance to one of the country's two major parties.Centre-right National — the party of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:55:38 +0000 Asia Watch 60294 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Twin Energy Announcements Could Help Transform Canada–Asia Ties https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/twin-energy-announcements-could-help-transform-canada-asia The expansion of an LNG facility and the designation of a proposed oil pipeline as a "project of national interest" are priming the pump for even deeper Canada–Asia energy ties, representing two landmark announcements in Ottawa's continuing quest to... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:59:28 +0000 Asia Watch 60295 at https://www.asiapacific.ca All Hands on Deck as Canada Eyes Expanded Ties with India https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/all-hands-deck-canada-eyes-expanded-ties-india A "historic" trade mission and the meetings of foreign and trade ministers comprised the remarkable range of Canada–India diplomacy this past week.... Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:39:28 +0000 Asia Watch 60302 at https://www.asiapacific.ca