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Asian unrest stokes B.C. business fears

Asian unrest stokes B.C. business fears

While some sectors might see the unrest in Hong Kong as a business opportunity, most observers agree it could undermine the city’s role as Canada’s top Asian economic hub if it institutes a controversial mainland China extradition law.
Updated: What businesses are opening, closing and for sale in Steveston?

Updated: What businesses are opening, closing and for sale in Steveston?

The Richmond News took a stroll through the streets of Steveston Village to kick off a new series
Meng extradition case to start formally in January 2020

Meng extradition case to start formally in January 2020

The formal extradition case for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou is now set to begin on Jan. 20 next year, Canadian courts announced on Thursday.
Canadian companies brace for China’s next move

Canadian companies brace for China’s next move

While domestic observers fret over whether China will zero in on other Canadian export commodities after targeting canola, there are already other sectors quietly reporting difficulties in exporting to China in recent months, says an analyst.
Reconsider China investments, Tibetan official urges

Reconsider China investments, Tibetan official urges

As the Canadian public’s attitude toward China deteriorates in the fallout from the arrest of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
These are the Best of Richmond winners for 2019

These are the Best of Richmond winners for 2019

Whether it’s their favourite hair salon, clothing store, café, fitness centre or restaurant, Richmond News readers have spoken.
Small LNG export business getting bigger

Small LNG export business getting bigger

It will be another four or five years before the $40 billion LNG Canada project begins shipping liquefied natural gas to customers in Asia. But smaller players are already exporting LNG from B.C.
New Richmond fitness studio aims to meet diverse needs

New Richmond fitness studio aims to meet diverse needs

After having her first daughter, Mina Nishigori found it challenging to find a fitness plan that worked for her. But it wasn’t because she wasn’t willing to be active, it was because Nishigori couldn’t find a studio that supported her blindness.
No windfall for Canada in U.S.-China trade fight: experts

No windfall for Canada in U.S.-China trade fight: experts

Without Meng Wanzhou case resolution, trade war fallout will hurt Canada regardless of its outcome, analysts say
Chinese demand for gas, LNG 'almost infinite'

Chinese demand for gas, LNG 'almost infinite'

China's impressive investments in renewable energy and electric vehicles have led some anti-fossil fuel activists, as well as some economists, to warn that new pipelines and LNG plants in Canada could become stranded assets.