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Goyal stresses on re-negotiation of FTA with ASEAN to stop misuse

The two-way trade between India and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is about USD 80 billion

Exports to ASEAN estimated at $46 billion in FY22, says Anupriya Patel

India's engineering exports during April-July was $35.3 billion and is expected to achieve the target set for fiscal 2021-22 at $ 105 billion

India's exports to ASEAN seen at $46 billion in FY22: Minister

India is likely to record exports worth $46 billion to the ASEAN region, Minister of State of Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel said on Tuesday

ASEAN seen progrees in drawing up 'code of conduct' on South China Sea

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said it has seen progress in drawing up a "code of conduct" to avert clashes in the South China Sea between its members and China.

Best of BS Opinion: Opportunities galore in the east, Covid crisis & more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Thursday

Opportunities galore in the east

A deeper integration with east Asian economies could be integral to India's economic recovery in the pandemic

ASEAN submits list of nominees for special envoy to Myanmar military regime

ASEAN presented a list of nominations for the post of Myanmar's special envoy in the organisation to Tatmadaw (Myanmar military)

ASEAN envoys meet Myanmar junta leader to press for dialogue on coup

Representatives of the ASEAN met with Myanmar's junta leader, six weeks after an emergency regional summit on the coup in the country drew promises of progress toward a solution

Indo-Pacific vision premised on Asean centrality: EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar said India's relationship with the ASEAN is a key pillar of its foreign policy and the foundation of its Act East Policy

Indonesia urges ASEAN leaders to hold summit on Myanmar military coup

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday urged a halt to violence in Myanmar and asked the fellow leaders of Southeast Asian countries to hold a summit on the crisis.

Citigroup needs a new strategy for its lagging Asian consumer banks

Citi has pan-Asian heft, garnering about 30% of its revenue in the region from ASEAN nations

Singapore hopes to facilitate deeper partnership between ASEAN, India

Singapore hopes to facilitate a deeper partnership between the ASEAN and India that would be to everyone's benefit as deeper integration with the region would enable greater access to opportunities

RCEP makes US, and India rethink joining trade deals

India has been allowed to join the RCEP anytime and in the meantime participate in meetings as 'observer'

The Trilateral Highway from India to Thailand that went on the slow lane

The highway's Imphal-Moreh portion on the Indian side, however, is expected to be completed only by 2023, more than two decades after it was conceptualised

RCEP with China, minus India: Is the trade deal a threat or opportunity?

In this podcast, Business Standard's Subhomoy Bhattacharjee explains what is RCEP, how will it benefit member nations, why did India pull out of RCEP and more

Economic self-harm

Self-reliance cannot be a superior alternative to open trade

RCEP decoded: Why India chose to stay out of Asia's mega free trade pact

Indian business community felt it would be swamped by imports with low duties, which it would not be able to compete with. The govt decided that it cannot afford to take the chance

As world signs mega FTAs, India simply can't afford to turn protectionist

If India misses out on attracting some of the new global trading infrastructure, it could be locked out of several years of growth

15 Asian nations sign world's largest trade agreement backed by China

The RCEP was signed after eight years of negotiations at the conclusion of annual summit of Southeast Asian leaders and their regional partners, held virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic

RCEP signatories ready for talks once India gives written request to join

Countries that have signed the RCEP agreement can start negotiations with India for joining the pact once New Delhi submits a written request stating its intention for the same