US EditionEby's 10-Day Asian Trade Trip Eyes Growth Potential in Malaysia
- Premier David Eby will lead a 10-day trade mission to Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea from June 1 to June 10, 2025, aiming to boost trade and investment.
- The mission responds to U.S. Tariffs by diversifying B.C.'s trading partners and includes Malaysia due to its growing, younger population and Petronas's investments in B.C.
- Joining Eby on the trade mission are Lana Popham, the Minister of Agriculture and Food, Paul Choi, who serves as the Parliamentary Secretary for Asia-Pacific Trade, along with representatives from companies such as Petronas Canada, Elk Valley Resources, FPX Nickel, TC Energy, as well as delegates from port authorities and academic institutions.
- B.C. Exports $22.5 billion in merchandise and $11 billion in services to the Indo-Pacific, where Japan and South Korea are the third and fourth-largest trading partners with $5.6 billion and $3.6 billion in trade respectively.
- The mission aims to promote trade relationships and attract more investment, highlighting B.C.'s appreciation for existing business links in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Eby eyes increased trade potential with Malaysia in 10-day trip to Asia
Malaysia is far from being one of British Columbia's top trading partners, but Agriculture Minister Lana Popham says the country is being included in an Asian trade tour as part of a bid to diversify trade away from the United States.
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