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Listen to voices of Asean, South Asia, Indo-Pacific: Kishida at Quad Summit
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in his opening remarks at the Quad summit on Tuesday called upon the international community to listen to the voices of the Asean, South Asian and Indo-Pacific countries.
 "Listen to voices of Asean, South Asia, Indo-Pacific: Kishida at Quad Summit")
Envoy urges ASEAN, Australia, India to work for ocean health, smart ports
Speaking at the inaugural session, Australia's High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell also stressed the need to co-operate in the Indo-Pacific amid the rising multi-polar world scenario
 "Envoy urges ASEAN, Australia, India to work for ocean health, smart ports")
Money pulled from China finds way to Asean countries, not India
Global brokerages cut China exposure, keep the status quo on India & turn bullish on Indonesia
 "Money pulled from China finds way to Asean countries, not India")
Joe Biden to host special ASEAN summit; to discuss Indo-Pacific strategy
The exact dates of the special summit have not been announced yet, but it is expected to be held soon
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US President Biden to host special summit of ASEAN leaders this spring
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced to host a special session of ASEAN leaders here this spring.
84% of Indian companies plan ASEAN HQ in Singapore: SC Survey
Last week, Singapore announced major relaxation of COVID-19 measures which will help it take a giant step towards exiting all pandemic-era restrictions
 "84% of Indian companies plan ASEAN HQ in Singapore: SC Survey")
RCEP: World's largest trade deal comes into effect in Malaysia
The country is expected to see a $200 million increase in export gains, making the RCEP a vital tool in recovering from the economic disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, it said
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ASEAN countries start talks to thrash out new deal on merchandise trade
Economic Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have launched negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), the regional bloc said a statement
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Electronics imports from Asean countries dip after govt tightens rules
Domestic industry complained about the routing of China goods via Asean
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China to work with Asian nations to grow use of local currencies in trade
Last month, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) extended a bilateral currency swap pact with Bank Indonesia for three years to deepen financial cooperation and promote investment
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India must take note: Civil uprising is tipping the balance in Myanmar
One thing is clear - the junta is no longer fully in control, with hit and run attacks on military convoys, army bases and other high-security targets a regular occurrence
 "India must take note: Civil uprising is tipping the balance in Myanmar")
India, ASEAN can develop entire ecosystem for renewable energy: R K Singh
The High-Level Conference, over a period of two days, will focus on the theme: 'Experience and Innovations for Integrated Renewables Market'
 "India, ASEAN can develop entire ecosystem for renewable energy: R K Singh")
Biden plans 'several stops' on Asia trip, accepts Quad summit invitation
The bloc comprising Japan, US, Australia and India will meet in Japan late spring.
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North Korea conducts second ballistic missile test in less than a week
Last week the country claimed test of 'hypersonic missile'; US and partners condemn launches as significant threat.
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RCEP to catalyse sustainable economic recovery amid Covid: ASEAN's official
The entry into force of the RCEP agreement will open up opportunities to catalyse the expansion of regional trade, investment much needed for economic recovery amid Covid, said ASEAN Secretary-General
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Antony Blinken says Biden administration weighing new sanctions on Myanmar
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is weighing tough new sanctions on Myanmar.
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South Korea, ASEAN agree to quicken customs procedure for FTA
South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have agreed to address issues in customs procedures for better implementation of their Free Trade Agreement
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China continues to be vague about permitting return of Indian students
Since last year China has stopped issuing visas for Indians
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ASEAN members invited to UK-hosted G7 Foreign Ministers
Among the ASEAN Foreign Ministers due to attend the G7 meeting are those from Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
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Summitry in the East and India's Asean ambitions
India's positive role in the region was also highlighted during the India-Asean Summit
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