Premier David Eby is leading a trade mission to Asia to grow B.C. businesses, create good jobs for British Columbians and strengthen the supply chains people depend on for goods and services.

“B.C. has so much to offer the world: a talented workforce, sustainable products and services, and an abundance of the natural resources, technology and energy needed to power the clean economy,” Premier Eby said.

“The global turbulence of the past few years has shown us that building strong relationships with diverse trading partners is key to growing our economy and creating opportunities for British Columbians. This mission will help expand our presence in the rapidly growing and competitive Indo-Pacific market.”

The mission is intended to bolster B.C.’s trade and investment ties in the Indo-Pacific, the world’s fastest-growing economic region, and advance the Province’s new Trade Diversification Strategy.

The trade mission includes Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam, and goes to June 7th.

In each market, the Premier and ministers will meet with government officials and economic leaders to discuss trade, investment, and partnership opportunities in key sectors, such as clean technology, renewable energy, natural resources and critical minerals, information and communications technology, as well as agrifood.

Additionally, they will discuss shared priorities, such as affordable housing, and promote educational and cultural exchanges between jurisdictions.

To see the full release, visit Government of British Columbia.