Food Security and China - Part 1
In our first post on China and agriculture, I chose to take a broad overview of the industry, the impact of agricultural industry within...
The importance of agriculture to China
For all countries, the issue of food and agriculture is an important one. When looking at the global agriculture sector today, the impact...
What Will Bong Bong Do?
With just 6 weeks away, the Philippines will hold their national election selecting a new President, Vice President, and Congress....
Cambodia: The Kingdom of Wonder - Part Two
As was noted in our previous post on Cambodia, the country has seen significant successes since the end of the Khmer Rouge regime....
Southeast Asia's reponse to the invasion of Ukraine
As the entire world knows by now on the morning of February 24, 2022, the Russian Army crossed Ukraine’s border in the start of a...
Cambodia: The Kingdom of Wonder
Part 1 Cambodia today is a country of almost seventeen million people that shares borders with Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and the Gulf of...
When China Shrinks - Part Two
In part one of this post, we looked at the various impacts that declining population may have on China. These impacts can be...
When China Shrinks
Last week, the Chinese government revealed that the China’s population grew by just 480,000 people in 2021. When this small number of new...
Laos: "The Kingdom of the Million Elephants"
Every region in the world has countries that are overlooked by pundits, politicians, and public policy makers. These countries tend to be...
2022 Philippines National Election - Key Issues
It is easy for people looking at an election to focus solely on the candidates, their musings on social media, and the latest polling...
Importance of Agri-Food to Canada-Asia Trade
A recent trip to my local grocery store here in Ho Chi Minh City revealed a surprise - real Canadian Maple syrup. Branded with a red...
So you have to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement!
With the agreement between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) to begin negotiations towards a Free Trade...
And they are off! The Candidates for Philippines President
Presidential politics are always exciting but Presidential politics in the Philippines may be the most entertaining in the Asia. Last...
The Importance of the Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
On November 16, 2021, Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states announced the launching of Canada-ASEAN...
Energy Security in Southeast Asia
45 million people. That is the number of people in Southeast Asia that lack electricity. People who can’t access refrigeration, lighting,...
Look Ahead - 2022 Philippines National Election
Overview The Philippines doesn’t always get the attention it deserves but any country that has over 100 million people is worth paying...
2021 Canadian Federal Election and International Trade
Now, I realize that foreign policy rarely impacts on the outcome of Canadian elections and even less so for international trade issues...
Canada and the Philippines: Great Potential, Missed Opportunities
Underwhelming. Perhaps more than any other word, underwhelming is the word that best describes the bilateral Canada- Philippines...
Canada-Indonesia: Strengthening ties with a growing giant
As Canada looks to continue to grow its economy, raise Canadian’s incomes and improve our overall quality of life, international trade...



















