In the late 1980s, two young Vancouver entrepreneurs began sewing custom-made rock-climbing harnesses in their basement.

This week award-winning Vancouver chef Nathan Fong will hop on a plane to fly 8,600 kilometres to cook in China. It's his ninth time showcasing B.C. seafood there, and it's making a difference in this province.

There are plenty of opportunities for B.C. companies in India. That was the message delegates received loud and clear as Premier Christy Clark wrapped up her latest trade mission to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

A Richmond-based life sciences company that has made important discoveries in cancer, inflammation and central nervous system disorders has opened a new research facility in India to convert these early discoveries into drugs for global use.

Premier Christy Clark announced that the B.C. and Punjab governments will work together in the areas of advanced education, skills certification, agriculture and cultural exchange programs to boost economic and cultural ties between the two jurisdictions.

Premier Christy Clark is leading her sixth trade mission, this time to India, to expand international trade and investment. She is joined by Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk and a group of registered delegates.

The Chinese province of Guangdong announced the opening of a trade office in Vancouver - the first of its kind in Canada.