As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, British Columbia is also celebrating the beginning of a new trade relationship with one of our province's top trade partners in the Asia-Pacific region; South Korea.

Building on the momentum of an agreement between the City of Qingdao in Shandong Province, China and the Province of British Columbia.

Premier Christy Clark and Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy, issued this statement:

As I reflect on the significance of Multiculturalism Week in British Columbia (Nov. 16-22, 2014), I am struck by the cultural diversity of this great province.

Multiculturalism Minister Teresa Wat issued the following statement today.

This week, on both sides of the Pacific, B.C. and South Korea are learning about each others’ agrifoods and seafood markets and the economic benefits of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA).

More than 40,000 industry visitors will have the opportunity to learn about British Columbia's innovative wood products and building systems this week at the famed Japan Home & Building Show in Tokyo.

The B.C. government's efforts to boost trade and investment with Asian markets is paying off, as B.C. businesses continue to make valuable connections with overseas governments and businesses.