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What is ASEAN ?

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or Asean is a regional inter-governmental organisation consisting of 10 countries to facilitate and promote cooperation in trade, security, education and culture integration and exchange.  It is collectively the third-largest economy in Asia after China and Japan and the seventh-largest in the world.
 
Meetings, conferences and summits are conducted regularly at various levels with its secretariat located in Jakarta, Indonesia. Asean, which was established on August 8, 1967, comprises 10 Southeast Asian countries -- Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Asean is considered one of the most influential groupings in
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Latest Updates on ASEAN

Ex-Malaysia PM urges stronger Asean ties with China, India to replace US

Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hassan also urged quicker regional integration, saying the Asean bloc must act now to reduce the impact of global trade shocks, especially from US tariffs

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Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 3:47 PM IST

Asean and our neighbouring countries now drifting closer to China

Deepseek says that in 2023 Asean countries exported goods worth $416 billion to China and imported goods worth $495.7 billion from them

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Updated On : 01 Jun 2025 | 11:41 PM IST

Asean opens summit with Gulf nations, China amid Trump tariffs threat

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will join the two blocs in their first such meeting later Tuesday, as Beijing seeks to present itself as a reliable ally to the region

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Updated On : 27 May 2025 | 1:09 PM IST

Southeast Asian nations want to discuss tariffs with Trump: Malaysia PM

The region relies on exports to the US and is hurt by the Trump administration's tariffs, which range from 10 per cent for Singapore to as high as 49 per cent for Cambodia

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Updated On : 26 May 2025 | 11:13 AM IST

Govt replaces 'certificate' with 'proof' in Rules of Origin regulations

The amendment, effective from March 18, modifies key rules governing the determination of the country of origin of imported goods - a crucial factor in availing duty benefits under FTAs)

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Updated On : 21 Mar 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

India steadfast in its 'zero-tolerance' policy towards terrorism: Def Secy

The Indo-Pacific region, given its geopolitical and economic significance, is particularly vulnerable to transnational terrorism and violent extremism

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 7:34 PM IST

India's avg customs duty cut to 10.6%, now moving towards Asean level: CBIC

The 10-nation bloc ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

India helping leverage sales potential in Asean, West Asia: Skoda CEO

With its tremendous talent pool, growing consumer demand, and access to other markets, India is becoming the Czech carmaker's second pillar outside Europe

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Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 6:18 PM IST

Quad members renew pledge towards working for free, stable Indo-Pacific

The foreign ministers said the Quad will work together in responding to the future needs of the Indo-Pacific, an assertion that came against the backdrop of China's increasing muscle-flexing in region

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Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 11:29 AM IST

Focus on trade infra, MSMEs to help India double share in global trade: CII

Chairman of the CII national committee on EXIM Sanjay Budhia said that the chamber is committed to working closely with the government to address critical challenges which hinder manufacturing

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:35 PM IST

Mexico, Canada, Asean gained more from US-China trade war than India: GTRI

US-China trade war, initiated in 2018 under President Trump with tariffs targeting key sectors, has significantly reshaped global trade flows but failed to achieve its primary goals

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 1:15 PM IST

Asean ministers to discuss Myanmar at Thailand meeting, says Indonesia

At the invitation of current Asean host Laos, the meeting will talk about ways to approach the crisis which has gripped Myanmar since a 2021 military coup

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Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 11:25 AM IST

Rajnath meets his Asia-Pacific counterparts, US secy of defence in Laos

India and Korea share a Special Strategic Partnership which has made significant progress in recent years and is bound to move to the next higher level, a release said

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 12:09 PM IST

Need to focus on cooperation, not conflict: Rajnath tells Chinese minister

Emphasises confidence building between India and China through de-escalation

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Updated On : 20 Nov 2024 | 10:48 PM IST

Important to develop ambitious targets: S Jaishankar on India-Japan ties

Jaishankar spoke of the breadth of the bilateral relationship and said the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership serves the cause of "regional peace"

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 9:45 PM IST

Trump's presidency may benefit India as trade diverts from China: Moody's

Trump is likely to pursue more aggressive immigration policies, including increased deportations, the construction of additional border barriers, stricter visa regulations, and reduced asylum grants

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Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 11:13 PM IST

Jaishankar to visit Australia, S'pore from Nov 3-8; to attend Asean event

Jaishankar will co-chair the 15th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (FMFD) with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong

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Updated On : 02 Nov 2024 | 2:54 PM IST

India, Asean can work on policy framework for green energy transition: CERC

Asean countries, including India, are showing increasing interest in Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMRs) as part of their broader strategy

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Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 11:43 AM IST

First Asean-India cybersecurity policy dialogue held in Singapore: MEA

The First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue explored cooperation in capacity building and training to identify specific areas of activities, the Ministry of External Affairs said

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Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 10:09 PM IST

Asean Summit: PM Modi meets Canadian counterpart Justine Trudeau at Laos

"I emphasised that there is work that we need to do," the CBC News quoted Trudeau as saying

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Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 10:22 PM IST