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Prince of ports

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:09:00 -0700

By Don Whiteley

Giant ships packed with containers loom on the Pacific horizon as hungry consumers clamour for goods. Tiny Prince Rupert plans to bring those freighters to shore to become one of the continent’s key ports.

Malaysian Malaise

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 18:28:45 -0700

By John Lee

My bloodshot eyeballs are as dry as sandpaper, I’ve read every magazine, safety card and sick bag within a 25-metre radius and my twisted body is moulded into the exact shape of an uncharitably narrow Airbus economy seat. I’ve lost count of how many hours it is into my three-leg flight to Malaysia and I’m seriously considering opening the emergency hatch for a little relief.

Navigating the Silk Road

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 09:24:29 -0700

by Vicki O'Brien

Beckoning the West like a seductive temptress, the lively Asian economy promises to reward its suitors with riches galore. But get the courting wrong and you’ll end up rejected, embarrassed and burned. Some B.C. expats with homegrown knowledge have advice on how to woo the East with confidence.