Canada’s efforts to diversify trade in Southeast Asia ‘positive,’ but experts fear Ottawa is late to the game

Doing business in Asia is complicated for a lot of firms, says former diplomat Stewart Beck. 'It's different cultures, different languages, different legal systems. And so when companies go there, it's a timely and costly process to do it.'
Mary Ng
International Trade Minister Mary Ng took part in a three-day Canada-in-Asia conference last week focusing on expanding Canada’s trade in the region.

International Trade Minister Mary Ng's recent appearance at the Southeast Asia summit aimed at bolstering Canada’s ties with local partners is a step in the right direction, say experts who also warn diversifying trade will be challenging in the region where competition re...

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