Asia-Pacific
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Edmonton-based Stantec buying Cardno’s North American and Asia Pacific engineering businessThe acquisition will add about 2,750 professionals to Stantec, nearly doubling its position in Australia to 2,500 employees and increasing its presence in the United States.MoneyOct 21, 2021
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Over 350 million in Asia going hungry due to coronavirus pandemic, UN saysThe report issued Wednesday by four agencies says the pandemic is making it difficult for 1.9 billion people to afford healthy diets.WorldJan 20, 2021
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Asia-Pacific countries won’t see coronavirus vaccinations until mid-2021, WHO saysWhile some countries that have independent vaccine purchase agreements might start vaccination campaigns in the coming months, others may not see vaccinations until late 2021.WorldDec 17, 2020
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Major roadways in Surrey and Delta getting upgrades for more than $245 millionMajor roadways in Surrey and Delta will start getting a series of transportation infrastructure upgrades this year for an estimated price tag of more than $245 million.EconomyMar 10, 2017
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Saskatchewan government hopes for federal action after Trump’s TPP withdrawalSaskatchewan's government signals its ready to work with Ottawa to pursue a market access strategy in the Asia-Pacific.EconomyJan 23, 2017
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Justin Trudeau brings breath of fresh air to annual APEC summitHe's younger than the next youngest leader by six years and nearly a full generation behind the 60-year-old average age of his Pacific Rim peers.CanadaNov 19, 2015
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APEC leaders condemn Paris attacks as security woes overshadow trade at summitAsia-Pacific leaders are voicing outrage over the attacks in Paris as security and geopolitical concerns overshadow talks on trade and the economy at an annual regional summit being held under ultra-tight security in the Philippines.WorldNov 17, 2015
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Obama and Putin circle each other warily in China amid Ukraine strainsPresident Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin circled each other warily at a global summit in China, coming face to face while relations between their countries continue to deteriorate.WorldNov 11, 2014
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Transcript: Episode 42, June 22Full transcript for Season 3, Episode 42, aired June 22, 2014, featuring interviews with Tom Mulcair, Jason Kenney, Georgiy Mamedov and Mark Kennedy.ConsumerJun 22, 2014
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Getting Canadian oil to markets ‘strategically important’: KenneyEmployment Minister Jason Kenney says while Enbridge’s Northern Gateway is not a national priority, getting Canadian resources to market is still strategically important.CanadaJun 22, 2014
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