Philippine Airlines expands flights to Toronto
MANILA – Philippine Airlines (PAL) will introduce a third weekly nonstop frequency on its Manila – Toronto route starting April 5, 2024. The resulting 50% increase in capacity aims to meet growing travel demand to and from the Canadian East … Continue reading Philippine Airlines expands flights to Toronto
Canadian filmmaker funds original epic from China
HONG KONG / WUXI – As Mainland China’s robust animation industry continues to thrive, many producers are seeking funding to create original works for global markets. One of them is a Wuxi Jiujiu Animation Production (Jo Jo), which recently secured … Continue reading Canadian filmmaker funds original epic from China
China: Canadian tourists temporarily bared from entry
BEIJING – China has temporarily banned entry of foreign nationals traveling from Canada, even if they hold valid Chinese residence permits for work, the Chinese consulate in Toronto said. “All foreign nationals who hold valid Chinese residence permits for work, … Continue reading China: Canadian tourists temporarily bared from entry
Moderna: Provides 600 million dosis of vaccine
CAMBRIDGE, Mass – Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today provided a supply update for the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, increasing its base-case global production estimate from 500 to 600 million doses for 2021. Moderna said it … Continue reading Moderna: Provides 600 million dosis of vaccine
US study: Corona droplets carry further than expected
Ontario – Standing the recommended distance away from people to avoid catching Covid-19 – the disease caused by the new coronavirus – may not be enough to protect you from someone who coughs in your direction. A Canadian study found an … Continue reading US study: Corona droplets carry further than expected
Huawei finance chief arrested in Canada
Ottawa – The daughter of the founder of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the United States. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s chief financial officer and deputy chair, was arrested in Vancouver on 1 December. … Continue reading Huawei finance chief arrested in Canada
Philippines terminates helicopter deal with Canada
Manila – The Philippines officially terminated on Tuesday a multimillion dollar helicopter deal with Canada. “The Department of National Defense (DND) has issued a notice to Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) terminating the contract for the supply and delivery of 16 … Continue reading Philippines terminates helicopter deal with Canada
China, Canada to boost relations, new cooperation
Beijing – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Saturday decided to boost the relations and cooperation between the two countries to higher levels.Li first expressed sympathy for the terrorist attack last month in Canada which … Continue reading China, Canada to boost relations, new cooperation
Canada will open ASEAN mission in Jakarta in 2015
Jakarta – Underlining the importance of the ASEAN-Canada dialogue relations, John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, today visited the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta and paid a courtesy call on the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Le Luong Minh. Secretary-General Minh welcomed … Continue reading Canada will open ASEAN mission in Jakarta in 2015
ASEAN Economic Ministers Conclude Road- show in Canada
Toronto – A delegation of ASEAN high-level economic officials led by Dr. Kan Zaw, Union Minister for National Planning and Economic Development of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Chairman of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council, visited Canada … Continue reading ASEAN Economic Ministers Conclude Road- show in Canada