https://www.scmp.com/rss/312439/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Canada's trade and economic relationship with China has changed significantly over the past decade, with both countries keen to expand the range of products and investments needed to satisfy their evolving markets. Not too long ago, cheap consumer goods, toys and clothing formed the bulk of Chinese exports to Canada. These have since been overtaken by sophisticated hi-tech products, such as electrical machinery, comprising cellphones and wireless network devices and mechanical machinery -... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434122/trade-brings-two-countries-closer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434122/trade-brings-two-countries-closer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 08:38:02 +0000 For many visitors, especially those coming directly from China's smoggy cities, Canada is literally a breath of fresh air. From the snowy peaks of British Columbia and the vast central plains to the thousand islands of Lake Ontario and the wild coasts of Newfoundland, Canada offers overseas visitors nature at its best. For those of a more urban persuasion, the country's cities offer colourful sights and culture. Visitors from Asia are on the increase, and none more so than from China. Since... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434117/where-wild-beauty-meets-city-culture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434117/where-wild-beauty-meets-city-culture?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 08:31:08 +0000 Although many are familiar with recent migration patterns from the mainland and Hong Kong to Canada, the history of Chinese migration to the country goes back more than 200 years. The recent cancellation of the Immigrant Investor Programme, which more than 30,000 Hongkongers have used, is raising questions about access to Canada. About 67,000 mainlanders have also entered under the programme, according to reports in the South China Morning Post earlier this month. A look back at the migration... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434110/chinese-immigrants-have-long-been-part-nations-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434110/chinese-immigrants-have-long-been-part-nations-history?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 08:18:12 +0000 With the world's third-largest oil reserves, cutting-edge expertise and a stable political and economic system, Canada is emerging as one of Asia's best options for long-term energy security. Ninety-seven per cent of the country's recoverable oil is located in a distinctive deposit known as the oil sands. Using state-of-the-art mining and drilling technology, oil sands producers are finding increasingly effective ways to exploit this rich resource of heavy crude. Oil sands expansion is expected... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434106/cenovus-energy-next-generation-oil-sands-producer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434106/cenovus-energy-next-generation-oil-sands-producer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 08:11:25 +0000 With its strong focus on innovation and technology, Cenovus Energy has been a pioneer in Canada's in-situ oil sands industry. "In situ" is Latin for "in place". Instead of using trucks and excavators to mine the country's vast oil sands deposits, in-situ producers use advanced drilling methods to recover oil from deep underground. Cenovus was the first in the industry to commercialise steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) in 2001, which has become the dominant form of oil sands drilling... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434105/technological-innovation-unlocks-promise-resource?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434105/technological-innovation-unlocks-promise-resource?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 08:07:47 +0000 A vibrant and often volatile industry such as electronics calls for equally dynamic companies whose vision and expertise help shape the future. With the Pacific Rim expected to become the world's largest electronics market in consumption, Future Electronics is taking a leading role in electronic component distribution by combining innovation and the relentless pursuit of quality service. While its competitors limit their inventory to avoid liability, the world's largest privately held electronic... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434103/future-electronics-invests-asia-long-term-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434103/future-electronics-invests-asia-long-term-success?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 08:05:43 +0000 Nothing says "business mobility" better than a Learjet, the aircraft that shaped the business jet industry with its streamlined form, advanced features and unparalleled performance. Fifty years into service, the brand has become even more iconic, transporting world leaders and achievers more quickly, productively and safely - thanks to Bombardier Aerospace, the name behind the modern Learjet family. "Over the years, Bombardier has identified a niche that was not being served. From there, it was... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434099/bombardier-propels-towards-asia-aerospace-innovations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434099/bombardier-propels-towards-asia-aerospace-innovations?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 08:02:24 +0000 In a world that expects instantaneous delivery, no company is better prepared to keep pace than Global Container Terminals (GCT). Determined to provide the fastest sea-to-land turnaround time, GCT stays ahead of industry demand by making customer service, productivity and efficiency its top priorities. Backed by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, one of the largest financial institutions in Canada, GCT's four terminals are strategically located in key North American commercial hubs. The... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434097/global-container-terminals-bigger-gateway-more-destinations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434097/global-container-terminals-bigger-gateway-more-destinations?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 08:00:18 +0000 When asked what makes SRK Consulting so successful, Dr James Siddorn says confidently, "Our people." Considering the company is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Siddorn's answer is a believable one. He is referring to SRK's world-renowned consultants. And he should know - he is one of them. "Our clients choose us," says Siddorn, who serves as vice-president of SRK's Canadian offices, "because they know they will get quality technical advice and services within their jurisdiction." To... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434095/world-renowned-consultants-key-srks-40-year-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434095/world-renowned-consultants-key-srks-40-year-success?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:57:38 +0000 With its abundant space and supply of water and grain, Canada is fast-becoming one of the world's breadbaskets. Olymel combines this bounty with technology, efficiency and strict quality controls to emerge as one of the leading suppliers of meat products worldwide. The company is one of the largest providers of fresh and processed pork and poultry products in Canada and the United States. While it is renowned throughout North America under the Olymel, Lafleur, Flamingo, Prince and Galco... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434094/olymel-takes-chinas-growing-fresh-pork-market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434094/olymel-takes-chinas-growing-fresh-pork-market?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:55:54 +0000 Providing greater access to quality yet affordable health care has become a necessity to nations worldwide. Rising to the challenge in the pharmaceutical segment, Canadian company ACIC Group positions itself as a trusted partner that can help companies widen their reach and provide economical solutions to health care concerns. "Many new drugs are more complicated to develop, and regulations are getting more stringent," says ACIC president Luciano Calenti. "If we want to support health care... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434091/lower-medicine-costs-higher-pharmaceutical-standards?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434091/lower-medicine-costs-higher-pharmaceutical-standards?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:51:31 +0000 The long-term prospect for growth in industrial automation remains strong globally. Hibar Systems continues to innovate, enabling the world's leading blue chip, multinational companies to increase their manufacturing competitiveness. With strong annual growth, Asia is seeing a significant demand for industrial automation technologies, and the Canadian technology powerhouse looks to bring more of its expertise into the region, particularly in China. "What makes Hibar a preferred partner is the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434089/hibar-advances-automation-key-global-industries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434089/hibar-advances-automation-key-global-industries?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:49:40 +0000 As urban establishments, such as hotels and restaurants, mushroom throughout Asia, municipal wastewater treatment systems struggle to keep up. Expensive to maintain and repair, these systems can pose significant public health hazards when breakdowns are unattended. Blixitt brings cost-effective and efficient biochemical solutions for wastewater treatment to Asia, as it has successfully done in Canada and the United States. "Although we can present a solution for an immediate problem, we prefer... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434087/blixitts-biochemical-solutions-refresh-wastewater-systems-throughout-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434087/blixitts-biochemical-solutions-refresh-wastewater-systems-throughout-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:48:06 +0000 To seize the opportunities presented by big data, cloud computing or the "Internet of Things", a company must be ready to efficiently manage very large amounts of information. Leading messaging middleware appliance maker Solace Systems simplifies the movement of data across distributed applications, sensor networks, mobile devices and all kinds of enterprise information technology (IT) systems. "We make it easier to establish a real-time flow of information between the countless devices,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434084/solace-middleware-appliances-simplify-big-data-distribution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434084/solace-middleware-appliances-simplify-big-data-distribution?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:42:07 +0000 Canada remains a popular destination for real estate investments among corporate and individual Asian investors. Chinese immigrants, in particular, understand the value of Canadian real estate as long-term investments. With its founder's roots in Hong Kong, Living Realty has served as a bridge between Asian investors and the Canadian property market for more than 33 years. "Since day one, our company has primarily been considered as one that serves immigrants, and we have never left those... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434082/living-realty-opens-opportunities-asian-investors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434082/living-realty-opens-opportunities-asian-investors?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:40:32 +0000 Polytechnic education provides a comprehensive range of postsecondary credentials, and unlocks global opportunities for learners. This is why Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, a publicly-funded institution in Toronto, emphasises international education in its inclusive teaching model. The college also reflects the cultural diversity that has helped shape Toronto into one of the fastest-growing economic regions in North America. "In the modern economy, people are more... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434080/humber-expands-its-dynamic-polytechnic-education-throughout-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434080/humber-expands-its-dynamic-polytechnic-education-throughout-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:38:13 +0000 Perpetual Energy is keen on Asian investors who are raising their stake in Canada's oil and gas industry. With large-scale pipelines in the offing, Canada's resources will be readily accessible to China, India and Southeast Asia. Perpetual Energy has a range of highly productive and high-potential assets in its portfolio for long-term investors. "We've built a diversified company and have new creative technology ideas that we'd like to share with investors who are willing to invest alongside us... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434079/perpetual-energy-offers-spectrum-investment-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434079/perpetual-energy-offers-spectrum-investment-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:36:07 +0000 Taking inspiration from KLM's hub structure in Amsterdam, Air Canada is positioning Toronto Pearson International Airport as North America's next global hub. Despite a relatively small home base, KLM operates 132 destinations from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. This is driven by sixth freedom flow traffic, or connecting passengers, who account for 70 per cent of KLM's international passenger volume. Similarly, excellent geographic positioning makes Toronto Pearson ideal for passengers transiting... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434076/toronto-north-americas-next-global-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434076/toronto-north-americas-next-global-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:32:17 +0000 Air Canada redefines luxury and comfort in business travel with the unveiling of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet this year. The move is highly anticipated, as it marks the airline's next great leap. Its Dreamliner service to Asia will be launched through the inaugural Toronto-to-Tokyo-Haneda flight on July 1. The new route will be available daily - the only nonstop flight between Canada and Tokyo-Haneda, and the first daytime flight to Tokyo-Haneda from North America. As Asia-Pacific has been... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434075/air-canada-unveils-future-premium-travel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434075/air-canada-unveils-future-premium-travel?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:29:52 +0000 Driven by its vision to create a safer and more sustainable world to protect the public against potentially dangerous practices and goods, CSA Group has made its mark worldwide by inspiring confidence in industries, regulators, manufacturers and consumers. CSA Group helps ensure that products in the market are safer for public consumption by testing and certifying products to applicable standards. "Our agenda is to help provide safer products and make the world more sustainable for the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434072/csa-group-boosts-capabilities-tap-global-markets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434072/csa-group-boosts-capabilities-tap-global-markets?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:24:17 +0000 When the world's first robotic-based theme park ride opened in Orlando, Florida, the queue of people wanting to enjoy the thrills waited as long as eight hours. In the ride, passengers experience broomstick flight. A robotic arm moves them in many directions, perfectly synchronised with the movie scenes played around them. Empire Industries, through subsidiaries Dynamic Structures and Dynamic Attractions, has once again produced a completely fresh entertainment experience. Best of all, the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434071/futuristic-rides-empire-industries-bring-new-thrills?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434071/futuristic-rides-empire-industries-bring-new-thrills?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:22:29 +0000 Sustainability expertise is valuable in Asia, where governments are modernising medical infrastructure amid the increasing demand for quality health care, rising affluence and an expanding ageing population. As the most experienced health care facility specialist in Canada, Parkin Architects understands how clinical spaces must work and reflects such processes in the interior design and architecture of hospital and laboratory settings. It is keen on contributing to the massive build-out of... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434064/parkin-architects-infuses-sustainability-western-style-hospitals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434064/parkin-architects-infuses-sustainability-western-style-hospitals?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:47:30 +0000 Being among Canada's fastest-growing gold producers, B2Gold approaches business with an understanding that discovering gold in the mines is just as vital as sharing the wealth with local communities. The company spends as much as US$13 million in community investments every year. Supporting the development of education, health and small-business development in its communities, B2Gold leverages a dynamic exploration arm, strong finances and a strategic market position that allow it to pursue the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434060/b2gold-gives-full-support-local-communities-sustainable-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434060/b2gold-gives-full-support-local-communities-sustainable-success?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:44:47 +0000 The centre of gravity of the world's economy is shifting, and companies that recognise this emerging paradigm stand to gain the most. As one of the two big motors of growth, China is playing an increasingly important global role, and the Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec, already strategically perched in Beijing, intends to have more feet on the ground. "What China does is going to affect how the world economy operates," says Michael Sabia, the Caisse's president and CEO. "It could become... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434059/caisse-widens-global-investment-scope-amid-economic-shift?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434059/caisse-widens-global-investment-scope-amid-economic-shift?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:42:23 +0000 Edmonton leads the country in terms of rapid growth, driven by its oil, gas, and oil sands manufacturing and logistics industry valued at more than C$165 billion (HK$1.16 trillion). The city also increasingly draws more global leaders in other industries, becoming a hub for advanced medicine and biomedicine, food processing, biomedical and software development, among other dynamic sectors such as nanotechnology, being home to Canada's nanotech institute. Growth at the Edmonton International... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434058/edmonton-international-airport-track-welcome-10-million-passengers-2020?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434058/edmonton-international-airport-track-welcome-10-million-passengers-2020?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:39:50 +0000 The Edmonton region is known as a global centre for oil and gas research, development and operations with roots in the extraction industry dating back to the 1940s. But as much as today's energy leadership is focused on advanced, technical solutions involved in the development of Canada's oil sands, it is partnered with a passion for environmental responsibility and sustainable industrial development. Canada is next only to Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, having the third-largest proven global crude... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434057/oil-capital-rises-global-eco-trailblazer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434057/oil-capital-rises-global-eco-trailblazer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:37:47 +0000 Cleaner, greener, safer, faster, cheaper. This is the mantra that the city of Edmonton has embraced as it encourages individuals and organisations to be part of its innovation and economic diversity. Alberta's capital city has proven that for an ambitious and fast-growing region of about 1.2 million people, sustainable development is not only possible, it is a must - and the numbers show why. Last year, Edmonton's economy outpaced Canada's average, and every other city in North America, with a... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434055/city-leads-national-growth-sustainable-development?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434055/city-leads-national-growth-sustainable-development?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:35:17 +0000 With its combination of abundant natural resources and a stable government with favourable policies, Canada is a haven for mining investments. Liu Naishun, president of Canadian Dehua International Mines Group, searched worldwide for these ideal conditions before establishing the company in the country. Liu has since given investors ample reasons to place their trust in the Canadian mining industry. "Canada has the best investment environment in the world," Liu says. "Other countries may have... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434054/canadian-dehua-brings-best-chinese-mining-practices-bc?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434054/canadian-dehua-brings-best-chinese-mining-practices-bc?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:31:15 +0000 In a snow-covered clearing in Marten Mountain, Alberta, geological engineer Roger Dueck completes his regular inspection of the oil wells. Discovered in the 1960s by oil majors, the Mitsue oilfield has been Dueck's workplace for the past 26 years. His profound understanding of the area has helped Exall Energy to become one of Canada's most successful junior oil exploration companies. As the company's president and CEO, Dueck master-planned the intricate oil channels underneath the site. The... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434008/passion-exploration-drives-exall-energys-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434008/passion-exploration-drives-exall-energys-success?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 02:29:10 +0000 Standing inside Alliance Mercantile's showroom, surrounded by neon safetywear, massive industrial safety boots and high-end outerwear, president and CEO Douglas Bell talks about the importance of safety to industries worldwide. "Clients deal with hi-tech, dangerous industries, so we produce boots that can withstand 40,000 volts of electricity or resist over 40 calories/sq cm of thermal penetration," Bell says. "We make boots that can protect against 40,000 pounds per square inch of spray washer,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434002/harvik-boots-and-viking-gear-champion-work-safety?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434002/harvik-boots-and-viking-gear-champion-work-safety?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 02:00:26 +0000 Chinese investors looking to Canada for opportunities need more than deep pockets and a good business sense in order to succeed. Having an expert adviser often spells the difference between long-term success and failure to launch. Manning Elliott Accountants & Business Advisors stands out from other advisers with its multilingual China speciality practice team, whose responsibilities range from guiding the fieldwork for the clients' audit to assisting with their transition to International... https://www.scmp.com/article/1434000/manning-elliott-china-speciality-practice-team-empowers-investors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1434000/manning-elliott-china-speciality-practice-team-empowers-investors?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:57:39 +0000 Canada's superiority in aerospace and defence technology has been evident since the 1950s. Highland Integrated Surveillance Systems (HISS) carries on this legacy as a leading integrator and installer of world-class surveillance systems for airborne, ground and maritime applications. "Our focus on the surveillance niche lends us speed and flexibility in working with clients," says president and CEO Roger Smibert, an aerospace engineer with more than 35 years of industry experience. "We understand... https://www.scmp.com/article/1433999/hiss-makes-security-stronger-surveillance-systems?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1433999/hiss-makes-security-stronger-surveillance-systems?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:55:36 +0000 Globally recognised for its innovations and environmental stewardship, Catalyst Paper has taken an industry-leading role in transforming pulp and paper into a sustainability-driven business. The company is one of the first industry players to embrace sustainability as a core operating principle. It has invested approximately C$1 billion (HK$7 billion) over the past 25 years to soften its carbon footprint through upgrades in its boiler infrastructure and effluent treatment systems, and fuel... https://www.scmp.com/article/1433996/catalyst-paper-advances-sustainable-products-and-innovative-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1433996/catalyst-paper-advances-sustainable-products-and-innovative-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:49:54 +0000 A Calgary-based junior oil and gas company has chosen to go off the beaten path to gain first mover advantage, and thereby improve its competitiveness against oil majors. Yoho Resources is among the few early explorers of unconventional shale plays within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. "We went in early because that's the only way a junior company like us could compete," says president and CEO Brian McLachlan. "With that strategic move, we established a good land position in the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1433990/yoho-resources-gains-unconventional-discoveries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1433990/yoho-resources-gains-unconventional-discoveries?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:45:03 +0000 Decades before the most comprehensive government regulations for the water treatment industry were implemented, Napier-Reid had already been supplying engineering services and process equipment to water and wastewater treatment plants in Canada. The company is expanding to serve Asia's nascent municipal and industrial markets, particularly in the mining and oil and gas sectors. Napier-Reid boasts a strong in-house engineering and research and development team backed by university collaborations.... https://www.scmp.com/article/1433989/napier-reid-tackles-water-treatment-challenges-custom-engineering?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1433989/napier-reid-tackles-water-treatment-challenges-custom-engineering?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:42:13 +0000 From conference calling on smartphones and getting news updates on tablets to doing business on laptops - the internet is indispensable to daily life. High-performing internet access is particularly crucial to most industrial operations and key services such as hospitals and schools. Axia provides this high-performance connectivity through a business model that regards internet access over a fibre network as basic infrastructure. Axia's fibre network transports packets of online data without... https://www.scmp.com/article/1433987/axia-offers-fibre-network-basic-infrastructure?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1433987/axia-offers-fibre-network-basic-infrastructure?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:39:04 +0000 Ottawa fittingly derives its name from a native Canadian word meaning "to trade". With its strong economic agenda, the Canadian capital offers numerous opportunities to Asian companies looking to invest and expand in Canada. As a full-service chartered accounting firm, Ottawa-based Welch has helped businesses coming to Ottawa, Toronto and other eastern Canadian cities since 1918. "If a client wants to do business in Canada, we're here to make that relationship and help grow it," says managing... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432734/welch-supports-businesses-setting-canadian-cities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432734/welch-supports-businesses-setting-canadian-cities?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:58:01 +0000 As one of the largest global exporters of softwood lumber, British Columbia has successfully fostered international trade while sustainably managing its rich natural resources for decades. Situated as a gateway to the Asia-Pacific region, the Canadian west coast province is one of North America's most competitive and dynamic places for trade and investment. British Columbia attracts investors from a wide range of industries worldwide, from forestry, mining and renewable energy technology to... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432732/north-america-gateway-ripe-asian-investments?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432732/north-america-gateway-ripe-asian-investments?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:53:37 +0000 British Columbia (BC) is the most ethnically diverse province in Canada, with immigrants comprising almost 30 per cent of its population. The province welcomes nearly 40,000 immigrants each year, the majority of whom emigrated from Asia-Pacific, particularly China, India and South Korea. "Multiculturalism has become a way of life in BC. We see it as a competitive advantage, as diversity opens opportunities to do business across cultures," says Teresa Wat, British Columbia's minister of... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432731/cultural-diversity-builds-powerful-asia-pacific-connections?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432731/cultural-diversity-builds-powerful-asia-pacific-connections?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:50:33 +0000 When Shi Hao stepped into his office along Burrard Street in Vancouver for the first time, the chief representative of Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) was not completely treading new territory. Hao was an international student at the University of British Columbia more than 10 years ago. He has returned to Canada from China, this time to represent one of the world's top 10 largest banks. ABC joins the growing number of foreign companies partaking in opportunities that abound in British... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432729/asian-companies-find-success-british-columbia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432729/asian-companies-find-success-british-columbia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:48:31 +0000 An integrated solutions partner in the compressed-gas industry across Western Canada, MaXfield does business by getting things done right the first time. As a manufacturer of pressurised tank trailers for a variety of liquefied gases, MaXfield ensures it operates in a safe environment, providing cost-saving benefits and assured quality service to its customers. Headquartered in Crossfield, Alberta, MaXfield - which stands for Manufacturing at Crossfield - has niche markets in the oil and gas,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432716/maxfield-offers-one-stop-service-fabricated-steel-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432716/maxfield-offers-one-stop-service-fabricated-steel-products?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:42:06 +0000 Breakthrough technology developed by Enerkem converts a multitude of waste material into renewable fuel and chemicals, making it possible to replace the use of petroleum in a wide range of products. The innovation has been tested and validated over the past 13 years and is coming into full-scale commercial production at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre this year. "Feedstock flexibility is the key aspect in the energy world of tomorrow," says Vincent Chornet, Enerkem's president and CEO.... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432713/waste-biofuels-technology-ready-global-rollout?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432713/waste-biofuels-technology-ready-global-rollout?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:36:57 +0000 Developing dynamic and relevant programmes, while cultivating a holistic educational experience for students, are important for the University of Windsor (UWindsor). As a student-centred academic institution, UWindsor provides a learning environment that is in step with global economic changes and prepares students for the future. The university's location along the Detroit-Windsor trade corridor, which spans the United States and Canada borders, has provided UWindsor a strategic vantage... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432711/uwindsor-offers-leading-research-engineering-centres?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432711/uwindsor-offers-leading-research-engineering-centres?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:34:54 +0000 Time is of the essence in the certification business, as global supply chains often require a quick turnaround of inspection and testing results. Recognising that a complete understanding of clients' technical requirements is crucial to the certification process, Certispec Services invests time and resources in being nimble and flexible. "We get to know our customers and adapt to their individual needs," says Glen Todd, Certispec's president. "We're able to move more quickly because we don't... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432710/certispec-supports-global-supply-chains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432710/certispec-supports-global-supply-chains?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:30:27 +0000 DIALOG demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and a multidisciplinary approach through innovative building solutions that maximise efficiency and quality, and limit environmental impact. As one of Canada's largest fully integrated architectural, engineering, interior design, urban planning and landscape architecture firms, DIALOG has more than 500 employees with four studios across the country in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton. DIALOG's philosophy is that of inclusion and... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432709/dialogs-integrated-design-solutions-infuse-creative-sustainability?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432709/dialogs-integrated-design-solutions-infuse-creative-sustainability?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:28:35 +0000 Ideally situated along the east coast of North America, the Port of Halifax is renowned among shippers for high-velocity cargo turnaround. It is one day closer to Southeast Asia via the Suez Canal than any other east coast container port. With container berth depths of 13.7m to 15.2m, the Port of Halifax is also the only port on the east coast that can handle fully laden post-Panamax container vessels. It is poised to become an Asian trade hub with C$115 billion (HK$808 billion) worth of energy... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432704/atlantic-trade-turns-high-velocity-through-port-halifax?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432704/atlantic-trade-turns-high-velocity-through-port-halifax?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:24:07 +0000 Bringing clients' visions to life through its expert knowledge of materials and impressive portfolio, Read Jones Christoffersen (RJC) is emerging as the largest independent Canadian-owned consulting engineering firm of its kind in the world. Structural design and restoration of buildings of all types and sizes, building envelope engineering and parking planning make up the core services of RJC. From these offerings, a number of areas of specialisation have emerged, attracting global... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432703/rjc-engineers-shape-city-skylines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432703/rjc-engineers-shape-city-skylines?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:15:42 +0000 A striking visual feast guaranteed to attract consumer attention is what Dana Industries promises to deliver with its shelf signage and packaging solutions. Understanding that more than 70 per cent of shoppers' purchasing decisions are made in stores, Dana actively works with its clients to cultivate stronger brand recognition, boost sales and provide better in-store customer experience. "We work hand-in-hand with customers to understand their needs. We find out which strategies work best. We... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432664/dana-industries-brings-retail-shelves-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432664/dana-industries-brings-retail-shelves-life?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:37:42 +0000 Wind energy is gaining a foothold in Canada's evolving energy mix. To cater to this growing sector, venture capital and joint venture partner Top Renergy has assisted Chinese company Shanghai Taisheng Wind Power Equipment (TSP), a pioneer in manufacturing wind turbine towers, to establish its first overseas facility, named TSP Canada Towers (TSPCan). Top Renergy and TSP have invested more than US$25 million in TSPCan, creating over 100 jobs in the Niagara region as of last year. "It's a... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432654/top-renergy-and-tspcan-harness-north-americas-wind-power?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432654/top-renergy-and-tspcan-harness-north-americas-wind-power?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:33:24 +0000 As more people in Asia-Pacific enjoy increasing disposable income, it is not surprising that more dental patients desire to have beautiful smiles. The Aurum Group meets this interest with advances in dental technology and procedures, changing how dental offices worldwide practise dentistry. Through proven implant-based restorative options and strong white tooth enhancement and replacement products, the Aurum Group helps dentists offer "new smiles" that look and function better, improving a... https://www.scmp.com/article/1432640/aurum-group-meets-greater-demand-asia-brighter-smiles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1432640/aurum-group-meets-greater-demand-asia-brighter-smiles?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:23:05 +0000