Page 4 - Latest Updates on ASEAN
India, Asean urge peace as tensions continue to rise in South China Sea
China has been accused of harassment, intimidation and patrolling exclusive economic zones of Asean nations, leading to rising tensions in the South China Sea
 "India, Asean urge peace as tensions continue to rise in South China Sea")
China seeks deeper economic ties with Asean as South China Sea row lurks
Asean members and China have been negotiating a code of conduct to govern behavior in the strategic waterway for years but progress has been slow
 "China seeks deeper economic ties with Asean as South China Sea row lurks")
Act East policy changed engagements with ASEAN, Indo-pacific: Indian envoy
PM Modi is scheduled to visit Lao PDR at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Lao PDR to participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit later this year
 "Act East policy changed engagements with ASEAN, Indo-pacific: Indian envoy")
India prioritises review of Asean trade pact for simpler business terms
ASEAN comprises Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
PM Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore: What is India's Act East Policy?
India's Act East Policy focuses on building ties with Asean countries to promote peace, economic collaboration, and cultural ties while also acting as a counterweight to China's growing influence
 "PM Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore: What is India's Act East Policy?")
Will extends support to Malaysia's Asean 2025 Chairmanship: PM Modi
India attaches priority to ASEAN and will extend full support to Malaysia's "successful ASEAN chairmanship" in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.
 "Will extends support to Malaysia's Asean 2025 Chairmanship: PM Modi")
Cheap Chinese exports prompt 'protectionist' response from Southeast Asia
Economic discontent towards China has intensified in Southeast Asia as Chinese companies with surplus inventory are selling goods at give-away prices
 "Cheap Chinese exports prompt 'protectionist' response from Southeast Asia")
Amid maritime disputes, Myanmar crisis, Asean meetings joined by US, China
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was also in Vientiane, and already held direct talks with Wang on Thursday
 "Amid maritime disputes, Myanmar crisis, Asean meetings joined by US, China")
Jaishankar, Lavrov exchange views on ways to further boost bilateral ties
Jaishankar is in the capital of the Laos People's Democratic Republic to participate in the meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
 "Jaishankar, Lavrov exchange views on ways to further boost bilateral ties")
S Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with counterparts on sidelines of Asean
Jaishankar is in the capital of the Laos People's Democratic Republic to participate in the meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)
 "S Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with counterparts on sidelines of Asean")
Southeast Asian diplomats meet China's Wang Yi over maritime dispute
Several members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation have disputes with China, which has led to direct confrontations that many worry could lead to broader conflict
 "Southeast Asian diplomats meet China's Wang Yi over maritime dispute")
EAM S Jaishankar calls Asean cornerstone of India's Act East Policy
Jaishankar is in the Laotian capital to participate in the meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)
 "EAM S Jaishankar calls Asean cornerstone of India's Act East Policy")
EAM Jaishankar meets New Zealand Dy PM Peters on sidelines of Asean meet
Earlier on July 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a congratulatory phone call from his New Zealand counterpart on his victory for the third time in the general elections
 "EAM Jaishankar meets New Zealand Dy PM Peters on sidelines of Asean meet")
Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with counterparts from Asean countries
While with his South Asian counterparts, the talks were mostly about bilateral relations, he also discussed FTA during his meeting with the Norwegian leader
 "Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with counterparts from Asean countries")
Need for tweak: India for distinct tariff plans with all Asean partners
Round-III of review meet from July 29 in Jakarta
 "Need for tweak: India for distinct tariff plans with all Asean partners")
Imports from China, Asean at predatory prices main concern: Jayant Acharya
Even imports from Japan and Korea have been elevated. India is basically a vulnerable ground because our domestic demand is very good, said Jayant Acharya, JMD, JSW Steel
 "Imports from China, Asean at predatory prices main concern: Jayant Acharya")
RBI, four Asean countries tie up for cross-border payments platform
Project Nexus is aimed at making retail cross-border payments efficient, faster and cost-effective, the RBI release said
 "RBI, four Asean countries tie up for cross-border payments platform")
India to remain fastest growing Asia-Pacific economy, predicts Moody's
Moody's said stronger portfolio inflows are likely in India and ASEAN economies, because of robust corporate credit metrics and appealing valuations
 "India to remain fastest growing Asia-Pacific economy, predicts Moody's")
China's exports grow 7.6% in May despite trade tensions with US, Europe
Exports jumped 7.6 per cent in May from the same month last year to $302.35 billion, rising at the fastest pace since April 2023
 "China's exports grow 7.6% in May despite trade tensions with US, Europe")
Next round of talks for India-Asean trade agreement review in July
It has finalised its terms of reference and the negotiating structure for the review in its first two meetings and initiated talks for review from its third meeting, which was held on February 18-19
 "Next round of talks for India-Asean trade agreement review in July")