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Investment Monitor Update: Investment Trends Between Canada and Asia in the First Half of 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused global economic turmoil, … particularly hard – the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reports that FDI flows decreased by … US$1.5 trillion in 2019 to US$1 trillion. The outlook for 2021 seems slightly better – UNCTAD’s World Investment …
Vietnam in the Post-COVID Era: Realizing a ‘Digital Country’
Vietnam is one of the very few countries that dealt with COVID-19 relatively … well. With only 438 (as of July 28) cases reported and no deaths linked to the outbreak, Vietnam has stunned the world for beating the novel coronavirus. And despite gloomy …
Canada’s Hidden Gem: Asia Pacific International Students
Earlier this week, “construction talks” began on expanding the traditional Chinese door painted in red that is wide open for Chinese international students interested in studying in … Chinese students are already studying in the country, and the Canadian government hopes to increase the number, …
China Eco-City Tracker: Lessons from the Danes and Finns
The global market for clean technology is now estimated to be around US$1 trillion and is expected to surpass US$2.5 trillion by 2020. For … with an economy largely reliant on resource exports, the performance of its companies in a new, rapidly growing …
Pushed to the Margin: Vulnerable Groups in the Asia Pacific During COVID-19
than 6.2 million cases of COVID-19 have been identified, and 376,000 people have lost their lives worldwide. The economy has come to a grinding halt; the IMF projects a … more than ever. While the crisis has been challenging for all, the pandemic has been particularly devastating for …
China Eco-City Tracker: China's Clean Tech Decision-making
China is at the centre of a global clean technology transformation. The … as a major commitment toward mitigating pollution and addressing climate change. And yet, the uncertain Chinese … political and social structure makes it challenging for the country to honour its commitments. This blog in our …
Realizing Renewable Energy in India
When Mahatma Gandhi challenged Indians with the statement, “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies … in the world would also change,” it was a rallying call for the country to inspire change across the globe by looking … a landmark in international efforts to mitigate and adapt to a warming world, and marked a milestone in …
Toward a Canada-China FTA: 8 Points to Consider for Pursuing Free Trade with China
In response to the changing landscape of economic opportunity, the Canadian … be challenging given the complexity of the issues at hand and the need to secure Canadian public support for closer economic ties. If the Canadian government begins …
North Korea’s Updated Local ‘Elections’ Seen as Little More than a Democratic Facade
The Takeaway North Korea’s local elections, occurring every … been a ceremonial day marked by festive attire and formalities. This year’s elections on November 26 took … an August 2023 amendment to the country’s electoral law. For the first time, the introduction of multiple candidates …
Pride Houses and the Challenges of LGBT Activism at the Olympic Games
communities in advancing LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) inclusion and combat homophobia and transphobia at mega sporting events worldwide. The idea led to the concept of ‘Pride House,’ modelled after … the venue ‘Pride House.’ It was particularly significant for citizens of countries where homosexuality remains …
