APF Canada: Engaging Asia https://www.asiapacific.ca/ en Canada's Catalyst for Engagement with Asia, Asia's Bridge to Canada ©2024 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:29:08 -0700 https://www.asiapacific.ca/themes/apf/images/APF-logo-mark-v1.svg India’s National Elections 2024: Deciphering Foreign Policy Implications https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/indias-national-elections-2024-deciphering-foreign-policy On March 18th in Vancouver, BC, a panel of experts explored the key dynamics of the upcoming Indian elections the country's economic and geopolitical rise.... Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:40:53 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Video 57662 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Deciphering the Foreign Policy Implications of India’s 2024 National Elections https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/event-summary-deciphering-foreign-policy-implications-india-2024-elections Event Summary: India’s 2024 elections present an opportunity for Canadians to take stock of India’s economic and geopolitical rise as a global heavyweight.... Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:57:36 +0000 Suvolaxmi Dutta Choudhury: Program Manager, South Asia, APF Canada Reports & Policy Briefs 57659 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 Japan’s New ‘Women, Peace and Security’ Task Force an Opportunity for Canada https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/japans-new-women-peace-and-security-task-force-opportunity THE TAKEAWAYJapan launched a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) task force on January 29 to better co-ordinate the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ and the Government of Japan’s efforts on WPS, specifically around supporting women’s participation, both... Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:29:35 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Insight 57623 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 Briefing Note: Canada’s Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/briefing-note-canadas-public-inquiry-foreign-interference An APF Canada analysis of the preliminary hearings and ongoing process behind Canada's 2024 public inquiry into foreign interference.... Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:09:46 +0000 Chloe Yeung, Vina Nadjibulla Reports & Policy Briefs 57586 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 Remarkable Political Resiliency in Taiwan: Implications from the January 13 Election https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/taiwan-elections-2024-process-outcomes-implications-analysis Analysis on the process, outcomes, and implications of Taiwan's national elections on January 13, 2024 from Yves Tiberghien and Chung-min Tsai.... Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:39:53 +0000 Yves Tiberghien, Chung-min Tsai Dispatch 57563 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 Temple Inauguration Raises Ruling Party’s Stock Ahead of India’s National Elections https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/temple-inauguration-raises-ruling-partys-stock-before-elections Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates new temple for the Hindu deity Lord Ram in the city of Ayodhya raising stock ahead of national elections.... Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:48:06 +0000 Suvolaxmi Dutta Choudhury, Suyesha Dutta Dispatch 57560 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Bhutan’s New Government Will Face Economic Challenges, Regional Power Competition https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/bhutans-new-government-will-face-challenges APF Canada analysis of the outcomes and implications of Bhutan's January 9 2024 national election returning former prime minister Tshering Tobgay to power.... Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:29:08 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Insight 57518 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 Bangladesh’s National Election: Continuity and Controversy https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/bangladeshs-national-election-continuity-and-controversy Analysis: On January 7, Sheikh Hasina, leader of the Awami League party, secured a fourth consecutive five-year term as prime minister of Bangladesh. ... Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:36:30 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Insight 57505 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Taiwan Elections 2024 Brief https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/taiwan-elections-2024-brief-network-experts An election brief Taiwan’s high-stakes elections taking place January 13 with three parties and three men facing each other for the presidential vote.... Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:25:24 +0000 Yves Tiberghien, Chung-min Tsai Dispatch 57497 at https://www.asiapacific.ca