Indonesia, Canada eye stronger infrastructure cooperation

Ottawa has new powers to ban Chinese telecom companies. It says it’s not planning to use them

While the legislation may help bolster Canada's security, it could also complicate its foreign affairs

अस्ट्रेलिया र फिजीबीच रक्षा सम्झौतामा हस्ताक्षर

सुभा। अस्ट्रेलिया र फिजीले सोमबार रक्षा सहयोगसम्बन्धी नयाँ सम्झौतामा हस्ताक्षर गरेका छन्। दक्षिण प्रशान्त क्षेत्रमा सुरक्षा सहकार्य सुदृढ गर्ने उद्देश्यले भएको यो सम्झौतालाई चीनको बढ्दो क्षेत्रीय प्रभावको पृष्ठभूमिमा महत्त्वपूर्ण रूपमा हेरिएको छ। ‘ओसन अफ पिस’ नाम दिइएको सम्झौताअनुसार फिजी अस्ट्रेलियाका सीमित रक्षा साझेदार राष्ट्रहरूको सूचीमा समावेश भएको छ। सम्झौताले दुवै देशलाई पारस्परिक रक्षा तथा सुरक्षा []

Pembangunan industri EV tidak wajar disandar pada pelaburan asing

KUALA LUMPUR: Pembangunan industri kenderaan elektrik (EV) negara tidak wajar disandarkan kepada kemasukan pelaburan asing semata-mata. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani berkata, ia harus diimbangi dengan lonjakan nilai tambah domestik, pemerkasaan rangkaian vendor tempatan dan pelaksanaan pemindahan teknologi. “Langkah strategik ini amat penting bagi memastikan ekosistem automotif tempatan kekal kompetitif, ... Read more The post Pembangunan industri EV tidak wajar disandar pada pelaburan asing appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Canada signs deal with Qatar to strengthen public safety, address transnational crime

Canada has signed an agreement with Qatar that Ottawa says looks to address evolving security threats and strengthen public safety. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says strong international partnerships are essential to keeping Canadians safe. He says the memorandum of understanding will see both countries work together on addressing transnational crime and evolving security threats. [] The post Canada signs deal with Qatar to strengthen public safety, address transnational crime appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Canada, US agree to open Gordie Howe Bridge on July 27

'This nation-building project is a testament to what Canada can accomplish when we come together with a shared vision,' says Canadian minister

India wants to make more at home. So why are imports still surging?

Experts highlight most developing countries have higher imports, especially of technology and capital goods but problems arise when financing them become a challenge, domestic capabilities don’t scale up

Panama, Alberta: Canada and the return of U.S. hemispheric imperialism

The U.S. and Canada's partnership is collapsing under the Trump Corollary—which is a plan for complete dominance of the Western hemisphere. The post Panama, Alberta: Canada and the return of U.S. hemispheric imperialism appeared first on CCPA.

Canada Unveils Expanded Partnership Agenda With Nigeria

Canada says deeper cooperation will target agriculture, energy, mining, healthcare, innovation and skills development across Nigeria's economy.

Alberta’s pipeline pitch is heavy on public, light on private investment — so who benefits?

Alberta’s pipeline pitch is heavy on public, light on private investment — so who benefits?

Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China

OTTAWA — The Philippines is forging closer defence ties with Canada as both countries attempt to limit Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China Sea and confront concerns about supply chains and disinformation. “The bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Canada has entered a new phase, a new era, and I’m very, very optimistic,” said [] The post Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China appeared first on Loonie Politics.

EFG: An International Developed Market Growth Portfolio That Also Shuns Canada

EFG: An International Developed Market Growth Portfolio That Also Shuns Canada

Carney's social media ban for kids still misses the mark

One of the benefits of Canada being a late-mover in the platform regulation space, compared to our peers like the UK, EU, and Australia, is that we know from other jurisdictions what works and what doesn’t. But for some reason, the Carney government seems to be discounting the lessons learned from Australia’s social media ban for kids and teens.

Canada’s broken immigration gate is an American security problem * WorldNetDaily * by Nuzhat Alim Dishina, Real Clear Wire

Source link A state that loses the capacity to screen at its own gates does not contain the consequence within its own borders. Canada’s immigration bureaucracy is now creating a

Canadian defense minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with Japanese counterpart

Canada's potential interest comes as the program attracts attention from potential new partners and a rival European fighter project has collapsed.

BRIN highlights Indonesia's potential as regional space industry hub

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) highlighted Indonesia's immense potential to lead the regional ...

Europe and the Gulf have untapped strengths to counter great-power chaos

The two regions should work together to increase their strategic autonomy through infrastructure projects, free trade agreements, and scalable defense deals. The post Europe and the Gulf have untapped strengths to counter great-power chaos appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Regional Infrastructure Fund loans buy social good (we’re told) so why hide details for commercial reasons? - Kate MacNamara

Regional Infrastructure Fund loans buy social good (we’re told) so why hide details for commercial reasons? - Kate MacNamara

Geopolitics of submarine cable ownership, repair

To improve resilience, countries should advocate greater cable ownership by their telecom carriers and ISPs

How American food, film and music influences culture around the world | This is America

America projects global power through the world’s most formidable military and the economic sway of the US dollar as the currency of choice. But its influence – its ability to change minds around the world – comes in large part through the soft power of American culture. The film, television, music and food industries leave their impact around the world. People learn English by watching films made in Hollywood. The songs of American musicians dominate many of the charts worldwide. American food products can be found for sale in more countries than there are members of the United Nations. And Disney is now worth more than the annual GDP of countries like Morocco and Kenya. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #4thOfJuly #America250 #Disneyland #Hollywood #AmericanCulture #Americana #Foodie

China reacts to freshly signed Australia Fiji defence deal | 9 News Australia

Beijing has made it clear that it isn’t pleased with Australia's Fiji defence deal, after test-firing a nuclear-capable missile from a submarine in the Pacific. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

Suggesting greater strain on ties between two countries, Israel won’t replace senior military rep to Canada

“In light of current priorities, the resources allocated for Canada will be directed elsewhere,” stated Iddo Moed, Israeli ambassador in Ottawa.

Singapore bets on ‘early-mover’ edge in labour pact with East Timor

Singapore’s decision to open more labour channels to workers from East Timor could give the city state an “early-mover” edge in an emerging Asean market, though the economic gains are expected to take years. Analysts also say both countries, whose leaders met last week in the capital of Asean’s newest member, are looking at a “win-win” situation, with the deal set to ease Singapore’s structural manpower shortage while giving Dili a chance to better utilise its young and growing population. On...

MACLEOD: Is Canada too big, too divided, and too centralized to work? Alberta thinks so

There is a serious argument that Canada is no longer merely a large country with regional differences, but a country so vast, economically uneven, and culturally divided that it is becoming nearly impossible to govern effectively from the centre. That argument should not be dismissed as anger, nostalgia, or Western grievance. It deserves to be examined on its merits.

Government's Responsibilities

A government is not merely responsible for running a country, as it has a multi-faceted onus ranging from ensuring the a...

LILLEY: Alberta is winning again with pipelines, AI investment and new growth

Danielle Smith's government puts Alberta back at the centre of Canada's economic future

Jamaica Must Leverage Achievements of Athletes to Attract Investments – Permanent Secretary

Although Jamaica has earned global recognition through the achievements of its athletes, the country must now focus on leveraging that reputation to strengthen business development, attract investments and expand exports. []

Woe Canada?

Perhaps merging Canada with the US? I’ll start with the aside:

The myth of AI independence

Countries are pursuing sovereignty by making themselves more dependent on the very foreign companies they claim to be protecting themselves from

New Brunswick needs to better protect clean drinking water, residents say

Citizens, community organizations and First Nations say the New Brunswick government must better protect the drinking water supply.

Ex-minister sees potential for renewable energy development cooperation

Washington, July 1 (CNA) Former Interior Minister Lin Yu-chang (林右昌) said during an online webinar Wednesday that there is significant potential for cooperation between Taiwan, India and the Philippines in renewable energy development.

Why Krugman Thinks We Need Chinese Auto Tariffs

As the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare to renegotiate the USMCA trade deal, one industry sits squarely at the center of the debate: automobiles. Companies like Linamar depend on highly integrated supply chains that send components across borders multiple times before a vehicle is completed. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman argues that competition from China demands some trade barriers, while Council on Foreign Relations expert Shannon O’Neil says the region’s manufacturing strength depends on cross-border production. Supporters of the agreement warn that uncertainty poses the biggest risk to investment, jobs, and the future of a trade relationship that supports over a trillion dollars in annual commerce. (Source: Bloomberg)