APF Canada: Business Asia https://www.asiapacific.ca/ en Canada's Catalyst for Engagement with Asia, Asia's Bridge to Canada ©2024 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:40:03 -0700 https://www.asiapacific.ca/themes/apf/images/APF-logo-mark-v1.svg What the President of Vietnam’s Resignation Means for the Country’s Domestic Politics, Foreign Relations https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/what-president-vietnams-sudden-resignation-means-for-country Analysis:The March 20, 2024, abrupt resignation of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong a little over a year after he assumed the role, has created a stir.... Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:19:14 +0000 Hema Nadarajah, Alberto Iskandar, Sasha Lee Explainer 57656 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Deepening Canada-Japan Relations Partner Events https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/deepening-canada-japan-relations-partner-events Video encoure presentations of two recent events from our partners at the David Lam Centre at Simon Fraser University on Canada-Japan relations.... Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:33:20 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Video 57655 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Can India Become the World’s ‘China Plus One’ in Tech Manufacturing? https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/can-india-become-worlds-china-plus-one-in-tech-manufacturing Analysis: India as an attractive choice for companies looking to reduce their dependence on China for high-tech electronic products and components.... Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:42:22 +0000 Deeplina Banerjee: Research Scholar, South Asia, APF Canada Explainer 57648 at https://www.asiapacific.ca The Belt and Road Initiative 10 Years Later: China’s Transition to ‘Small and Beautiful’ https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/china-belt-and-road-initiative-10-years-later A decade after launch, China's ambitious Belt and Road infrastructure project is focused on smaller projects in more lucrative sectors in middle economies.... Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:35:59 +0000 Chloe Yeung: Research Scholar, Greater China, APF Canada Dispatch 57645 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Despite De-risking, China’s Role in Global Smartphone Supply Chains Remains Resilient https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/despite-de-risking-chinas-role-global-smartphone-supply China’s position in global smartphone supply chains remains robust and resilient despite multinational corporations diversifying their manufacturing bases.... Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:04:56 +0000 Karen Hui: Research Scholar, Greater China, APF Canada Dispatch 57638 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Vietnam’s Renewables Surge, but Serious Pollution Concerns Persist https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/vietnams-renewables-surge-serious-pollution-concerns-persist Analysis: Vietnam has struggled to wean itself off fossil fuels as it faces the twin challenges of rising energy demand and the effects of climate change.... Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:06:26 +0000 Sasha Lee: Research Scholar, Southeast Asia, APF Canada Dispatch 57629 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Investment Monitor: Climate Solutions and Cleantech: Building a Greener Indo-Pacific Region Through Foreign Direct Investment https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/investment-monitor-climate-solutions-and-cleantech-building A report providing insights into two-way foreign direct investment flows between Canada and Asia in the clean technology sectors. ... Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:17:55 +0000 Anastasia Ufimtseva, Charlotte Atkins, Shruti Jhunjhunwala, Alison Soe, Xuemeng Wang Reports & Policy Briefs 57611 at https://www.asiapacific.ca A New Approach to Managing CPTPP Accessions https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/new-approach-managing-cptpp-accessions A policy brief on the future process for accepting new members to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). ... Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:57:01 +0000 Deborah Elms: Head of Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation Reports & Policy Briefs 57605 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Investment Monitor: Indonesia as an Emerging Hub for Critical Minerals and Electric Vehicles: Opportunities and Risks for Canada https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/investment-monitor-indonesia-emerging-hub-critical-minerals Analysis: Opportunities for Canada in Indonesia, an emerging as a leader in nickel production and an electric vehicle (EV) hub in Southeast Asia... Sat, 03 Feb 2024 10:25:49 +0000 Anastasia Ufimtseva, Charlotte Atkins, Pia Silvia Rozario, Rachael Gurney Reports & Policy Briefs 57573 at https://www.asiapacific.ca What Should Canada Be Watching in the Indo-Pacific in 2024? https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/look-ahead-what-should-canada-be-watching-in-Asia-in-2024 10 things APF Canada's analysts will be watching closely in 2024 across the Asia Pacific as they impact Canada and Canadians. ... Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:39:50 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Dispatch 57562 at https://www.asiapacific.ca The CPTPP Bids of China and Taiwan: Issues and Implications: An Update https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/cptpp-bids-of-china-and-taiwan-issues-and-implications-update A policy brief update on the competing bids of China and Taiwan to join the 11-member CPTPP Asia Pacific-based trade bloc.... Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:41:03 +0000 Hugh Stephens, Jeff Kucharski Reports & Policy Briefs 57516 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Fact Sheet https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/explainer-CPTPP-Canada-2024-overview The CPTPP agreement in brief as Canada assumes the 2024 Chair of the Commission of the 11-member Asia Pacific trade bloc.... Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Chloe Yeung: Research Scholar, Greater China, APF Canada Explainer 57513 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: Taking Stock of Canada-Asia Foreign Direct Investment One Year Later https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/canada-indo-pacific-strategy-first-anniversary-FDI At the one year anniversary of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy released November 2022, APF Canada reviews two-way investment between Canada and the region. ... Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:33:41 +0000 Anastasia Ufimtseva, Charlotte Atkins, Shruti Jhunjhunwala, Alison Soe, Xuemeng Wang Reports & Policy Briefs 57452 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Indonesia Unveils Roadmap for Ambitious US$20B National Energy Transition https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/indonesia-unveils-roadmap-ambitious-us20b-national-energy Analysis of Indonesia's Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan, the technical roadmap for the country’s US$20-billion Just Energy Transition Partnership.... Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:33:02 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Insight 57446 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Investment Monitor 2023: Agriculture and Agri-Food: The Expanding Role of Canadian Companies in the Indo-Pacific https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/investment-monitor-report-agriculture-and-agri-food The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada presents Investment Monitor Report 2023: Agriculture and Agri-Food: The Expanding Role of Canadian Companies in Asia.... Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:45:16 +0000 Anastasia Ufimtseva, Charlotte Atkins, Shruti Jhunjhunwala, Alison Soe, Xuemeng Wang Reports & Policy Briefs 57441 at https://www.asiapacific.ca