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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

China, ASEAN set world's biggest trade pact, leave door open for India

Officials said the accord leaves the door open for India, which dropped out due to fierce domestic opposition to its market-opening requirements, to rejoin the bloc

President Trump skips Southeast Asia summit for third year in a row

Trump attended the ASEAN summit in 2017, but sent only representatives during the last two meetings

With renewed focus US pitches for free and open Indo-Pacific in ASEAN

The ASEAN is considered one of the most influential groupings in the region, and India and several other countries including the US, China, Japan and Australia are its dialogue partners

PM Modi announces $1 million aid to Covid-19 ASEAN Response Fund

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a contribution of $1 million to the Covid-19 ASEAN Response Fund at the 17th ASEAN-India Summit, which was held virtually

Enhancing connectivity with ASEAN a major priority, says PM Modi

Says there are many similarities between India's Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative and ASEAN's Outlook on Indo Pacific

China, 14 Asia-Pacific nations set to sign world's biggest FTA

15 nations seek to announce the agreement by the end of this week's Asean Summit, which Vietnam is hosting virtually

PM Modi pitches for convergence of approach between India, 10-nation ASEAN

The summit also welcomed the adoption of a new ASEAN-India Plan of Action for 2021-2025

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Enhancing connectivity with ASEAN a major priority for India: PM Modi

The ties between India and ASEAN have been on an upswing in the last few years

ASEAN leaders to sign China-backed trade deal amid US election uncertainty

China is already the biggest source of imports and destination for exports for would-be RCEP members

PM Narendra Modi to co-chair virtual India-ASEAN summit on Thursday

The 17th India-ASEAN summit will also be co-chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc

Must deepen India-ASEAN cyber-space alliance amid digitisation: Official

Speaking at the inaugural session of ASEAN-India Track 1.5 Dialogue on cyber issues, she said there is a greater dependence on digital payment platforms due to reduced cash handling

It's time for policymakers to boost regional cooperation

Going forward, a cross-border regional protocol would help strengthen the preparedness for future pandemics or similar disasters

MoS MEA V Muraleedharan participates in 27th ASEAN regional forum

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Saturday participated in the 27th ASEAN regional forum where he shared India's views on maritime security, counter terrorism and the COVID-19 pandemic. Muraleedharan said India will co-chair ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) workshops on port security and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. "Glad to participate in the 27th #ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial. Shared India's views on #COVID19 #MaritimeSecurity #IndoPacific #CounterTerrorism. India will co-chair #ARF workshops on Port security & #UNCLOS. Thank #Vietnam for its leadership," he tweeted. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organisation comprising 10 Southeast Asian countries, which promotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic, political, security, military, educational, and socio-cultural integration among its members and other Asian states. The members of the ASEAN are Indonesia, ...