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Asia trade mission opens opportunities for B.C. products, businesses

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Premier David Eby announced a trade mission to Asia, focusing on diversifying British Columbia's economy and creating jobs. The 10-day tour included visits to Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea, where Eby and his delegation highlighted B. C. 's capabilities in clean energy, technology, and agrifood. Eby stressed the importance of reducing dependency on U.

S. markets, citing B. C. 's proximity to Asia and its rich natural resources. Key meetings involved discussions with Petronas about clean energy initiatives and with Samsung on carbon capture technologies.

Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham engaged with over 20 agrifood retailers, reinforcing B. C. 's strong reputation for high-quality food products. The mission resulted in multiple agreements with Korean universities, promoting research and innovation. Eby expressed confidence that the mission would generate new opportunities across the region.

This initiative is part of B. C. 's broader Trade Diversification Strategy, designed to strengthen economic ties globally.

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