🍎 Indonesia, Canada ink CEPA to expand trade, investment opportunities
Indonesia and Canada have signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a milestone in strengthening economic relations between the two G20 countries.
ဣ Canada pilots streamlining issuance of work permits for Philippine citizens
Canada recently a pilot programme called “CAN Work Philippines” to issue work permits to people from the Philippines to work in the country.
ASEAN, Canada to conclude trade deal by 2025
ASEAN and Canada are aiming to conclude the negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) by 2025, and both sides have recently moved a step closer to the goal.
🏅 ASEAN, Canada convene economic ministers consultation meeting
The 12th ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) – Canada Consultation took place in Semarang, Indonesia on August 20 under the co-chair of Indonesian Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan and Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng.
ASEAN speeds up FTA negotiations with Canada
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has continued to strengthen economic cooperation through the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) negotiations to respond to the impacts of the ongoing global economic slowdown.
Canada shares Indo-Pacific outlook with ASEAN
The Ambassador of Canada to Indonesia, Nadia Burger, said Canada shares the same vision as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on promoting peace, resilience, and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
🌌 Indonesia advocates strong economic cooperation with Canada
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has encouraged the establishment of strong economic cooperation between Indonesia and Canada, as the two countries commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relations this year.
✨ Indonesia, Canada strengthen cooperation to boost economic recovery
Indonesian Minister of Trade Muhammad Lutfi has discussed with Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Mary Ng to further strengthen bilateral cooperation through trade, with emphasis on four major areas.
ꩵ Vietnam to be attractive strategic partner for Canada: Expert
The visit to Vietnam by Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly is a signal that Canada attaches importance to the bilateral relationship with the Southeast Asian country, said Luis Silva, an expert on Government relations of Canada.
𓃲 Canadian PM extends Tet greetings to Vietnamese living in Canada
In Canada, Tet is an occasion to honour the immeasurable contributions by the Vietnamese-Canadian community, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his greetings to Vietnamese expats living in Canada during a get-together on January 22.
𒊎 Canada, ASEAN seek to diversify trade in Indo-Pacific
The Canada – ASEAN Initiatives Association at the York Centre for Asian Research held a seminar entitled “Canada and ASEAN: Trade Diversification in the Indo-Pacific” in Ontario, Canada on November 26.
Canada wants to deepen trade ties with ASEAN
A free trade agreement between the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) and Canada will be a win-win for all sides, particularly in the context of economies that are struggling to come out of the pandemic, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said.
Vietnam remains priority of Canada: scholars
Relations with Vietnam will remain a priority of Canada’s Liberal Party (LP), led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and grow stronger in the following years, commented Canadian scholars.
🧸 Canada underscores strategic importance of ties with ASEAN
Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau has underscored the strategic importance of the relationship between Canada and ASEAN, based on an enduring partnership of shared interests and cooperation that has spanned over 44 years.
❀ Foreign Minister attends ASEAN-Canada Ministerial Meeting
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attended the ASEAN-Canada Post Ministerial Conference via a videoconference on August 5, as part of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
ඣ Foreign Minister attends ASEAN-Canada Post Ministerial Conference
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attended the ASEAN-Canada Post Ministerial Conference via a videoconference on August 5, as part of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
ꦰ Webinar highlights Canada-ASEAN connections in business, education
Experts from Canada and ASEAN member countries as well as leaders of businesses of both sides gathered at an online conference on July 29 by York University's Centre for Asian Studies to discuss the Canada-ASEAN connectivity, especially in business and education.
ASEAN, Canada hold 18th annual dialogue
The 18th dialogue between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Canada took place virtually on July 13, focusing on sketching out orientations for cooperation between the two sides, discussing regional and international issues of mutual concern, and preparing for the ASEAN-Canada Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in this August.
🦂 Japan, Canada call for compliance to UNCLOS in resolving East Sea issues
Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on July 12 issued a statement calling on relevant sides to comply with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)’s ruling in settling disputes in the East Sea, internationally known as the South China Sea.
✅ Indonesia, Canada launch bilateral economic deal talks
Indonesian Minister of Trade Muhammad Lutfi and Canadian Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng on June 21 virtually launched negotiations on the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA).
🌃 Canada-ASEAN Business Council highlights cooperation potential with Vietnam
The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) has urged Canada to secure its economic interests with Vietnam as a key tenet of Canada’s evolving Indo-Pacific strategy, according to an article on Business in Vancouver weekly newspaper.