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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
 "Ex-Malaysia PM urges stronger Asean ties with China, India to replace US")
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
 "Asean and our neighbouring countries now drifting closer to China")
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
 "Asean opens summit with Gulf nations, China amid Trump tariffs threat")
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
 "Southeast Asian nations want to discuss tariffs with Trump: Malaysia PM")
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)
 "Govt replaces 'certificate' with 'proof' in Rules of Origin regulations")
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
 "India steadfast in its 'zero-tolerance' policy towards terrorism: Def Secy")
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
 "India's avg customs duty cut to 10.6%, now moving towards Asean level: CBIC")
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
 "India helping leverage sales potential in Asean, West Asia: Skoda CEO")
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
 "Quad members renew pledge towards working for free, stable Indo-Pacific")
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
 "Focus on trade infra, MSMEs to help India double share in global trade: CII")
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
 "Mexico, Canada, Asean gained more from US-China trade war than India: GTRI")
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
 "Asean ministers to discuss Myanmar at Thailand meeting, says Indonesia")
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
 "Rajnath meets his Asia-Pacific counterparts, US secy of defence in Laos")
Need to focus on cooperation, not conflict: Rajnath tells Chinese minister
Emphasises confidence building between India and China through de-escalation
 "Need to focus on cooperation, not conflict: Rajnath tells Chinese minister")
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"
 "Important to develop ambitious targets: S Jaishankar on India-Japan ties")
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
 "Trump's presidency may benefit India as trade diverts from China: Moody's")
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
 "Jaishankar to visit Australia, S'pore from Nov 3-8; to attend Asean event")
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
 "India, Asean can work on policy framework for green energy transition: CERC")
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
 "First Asean-India cybersecurity policy dialogue held in Singapore: MEA")
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
 "Asean Summit: PM Modi meets Canadian counterpart Justine Trudeau at Laos")
