Author Archives: GreentechAsia Team

Tajwar Arnab, August 17, 2023 My name is Tajwar Arnab and I am currently pursuing a Masters of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Global Development and Technology Policy. I believe that the MPPGA program alongside with the internship at GreenTech Asia will allow me to further myContinue reading “Tajwar Arnab: Internship Spotlight”

Building a Strategic Plan Towards Meaningful and Profitable Business in the World’s Most Dynamic Region Source: Twitter, @MelanieJoly. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly with ASEAN Secretary General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn during an ASEAN Summit in Jakarta on July 14, 2023. Joly has emphasized the Canadian federal government’s plan to increase engagement across theContinue reading “Unlocking the Relationship Economy in Southeast Asia”

June We are thrilled to announce that Greentech Asia has been honored with a the Silver Award for Tourism Innovation from the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI) recognizing our work in sustainability and meaningful tourism. The award was presented at the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF). Our research in sustainability and meaningful tourism hasContinue reading “Greentech Asia Awarded for Innovation in Meaningful Tourism”

Washington DC, May 23, 2022. Prime Minister’s Official Residence. (https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/101_kishida/actions/202205/23usa.html) David Deen, June 2023 Trade ministers from 14 countries gathered in Detroit in May to discuss the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). U.S. President Joe Biden launched IPEF a year ago while in Japan, and several rounds of negotiations have since taken place. Sitting at theContinue reading “Opportunities within the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework”

Greentech Asia was thrilled to have been included in the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase (IPSS), held in the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. We had the privilege of participating in a transformative experience that celebrated successful collaborations between Indigenous communities and their partners. Some highlights below: Partnership Examples: Many of theContinue reading “Greentech Asia at the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase (IPSS)”

March 28, 2023 There is a steady stream of Canadian officials boarding flights bound for Japan to forge partnerships in the mining industry. Tokyo wants to diversify its supply chain of raw materials needed for low-carbon technologies, and Ottawa is keen to introduce Canadian suppliers. Two major policies introduced in late 2022 are behind Ottawa’sContinue reading “Canada seeks mining partnerships in Japan, but challenges remain”

December 14, 2022 The next decade will be a period of significant economic change across Northern British Columbia. A move toward environmental sustainability will disrupt the economies of countless communities currently dependent on local timber fibre extraction and processing as well as other resource-based industries. Successful adaptation will pivot on pursuing new opportunities, such asContinue reading “Betting on Northern BC: Economic Diversification and Export Potential”

December 7, 2022 A longstanding destination for Asian tourists due to proximity, natural beauty, reputation, as well as cultural and family ties, opportunities abound in British Columbia tourism in 2023 and beyond. As British Columbia welcomes back tourists from many Asian countries, it is important to engage with evolving consumer preferences with regards to sustainability,Continue reading “BC’s Asia Pacific Tourism Opportunities”

We are pleased to be announcing a new feature to our site – Greentech Asia Insights. This section will provide regularly-scheduled blog posts, interviews, and other media providing reflections on the various topics we are working on. It will also provide us an opportunity to host works from advisors, student researchers and other individuals weContinue reading “Greentech Asia Insights”