Page 2 - Latest Updates on ASEAN
Akasa Air completes 3 yrs of flying; plans flights to SAARC, Asean regions
Akasa Air, which commenced operations on August 7, 2022, expects to have more than 30 planes in its fleet by the end of this year
 "Akasa Air completes 3 yrs of flying; plans flights to SAARC, Asean regions")
Cambodia seeks ceasefire with Thailand after clashes: All that happened
Malaysia, holding the rotating chair of Asean, offered to mediate as PM Anwar said both sides agreed in principle to withdraw troops and enforce a ceasefire, though implementation may take time
 "Cambodia seeks ceasefire with Thailand after clashes: All that happened")
Indian mission in Thailand issues travel advisory amidst ongoing unrest
Clashes erupted between Thailand and Cambodia along the border between their countries on Thursday
 "Indian mission in Thailand issues travel advisory amidst ongoing unrest")
India, Asean drift apart as Trump tariffs strain trade ties and trust
Trump might be the immediate cause of this rift, but, as always, China's massive manufacturing overcapacity is at the heart of the problem
 "India, Asean drift apart as Trump tariffs strain trade ties and trust")
India, Asean expect 'some conclusion' in FTA review by October-end
Both sides are also discussing matters pertaining to technical cooperation, sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures and technical barriers to trade collaborations
 "India, Asean expect 'some conclusion' in FTA review by October-end")
Rubio to meet China foreign minister in Malaysia amid rising tensions
The meetings come against a backdrop of global and regional unease over US policies, notably on trade and large tariffs that US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on friend and foe alike
 "Rubio to meet China foreign minister in Malaysia amid rising tensions")
India, Asean adopt new 5-year action plan at foreign ministers' meeting
In a post on X, he described the meeting as productive, which he had co-chaired with Theresa P Lazaro of the Philippines
 "India, Asean adopt new 5-year action plan at foreign ministers' meeting")
India must deepen ties with Asean nations, not abandon its trade agreement
Some within the government, as well as prominent voices in industry, have complained that the FTA with Asean allows for the dumping of Chinese goods in India via Southeast Asia
 "India must deepen ties with Asean nations, not abandon its trade agreement")
QUAD foreign ministers concerned about East and South China sea situation
The leaders expressed their support for ASEAN and its centrality, the Pacific Islands Forum and Pacific-led regional groupings, as well as the Indian Ocean Rim Association
 "QUAD foreign ministers concerned about East and South China sea situation")
India, ASEAN to develop cruise tourism in Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean
The Ports, Shipping and Waterways minister also said India plans to professionalise 5,000 km of navigable waterways to enhance cruise connectivity with ASEAN nations
 "India, ASEAN to develop cruise tourism in Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean")
Amid trade disorder, India must reconsider CPTPP, integrate with Asean, EU
While this process may take a while given the state of uncertainty and disorder that prevails in the global trade architecture, to demonstrate India's commitment to a particular direction of travel
 "Amid trade disorder, India must reconsider CPTPP, integrate with Asean, EU")
Asean stonewalling progress of FTA review talks with India: Official
Asean countries have opened less number of tariff lines or product categories for India. India has offered duty concessions on over 71 per cent of the tariff of lines to Asean countries
 "Asean stonewalling progress of FTA review talks with India: Official")
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
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")
