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Indian diamond industry set to focus on domestic markets, ASEAN countries

The diamond industry is set to focus on domestic markets and emerging markets in ASEAN countries in an attempt to neutralise the impact of reduced demand from the US and the European Union (EU)

Govt reviewing FTAs with ASEAN, Korea: MoS Patel informed Parliament

The government is closely monitoring all the free trade agreements which it has signed and based on stakeholder consultations, existing FTAs with ASEAN and Korea are being reviewed, Parliament was informed on Friday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel said the government is negotiating FTAs with the European Union, the UK, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Canada. These negotiations or its review are a long-drawn process and the timeline for completion of such negotiations cannot be predicted since the parties to the negotiations are required to agree to the outcome, she said. "India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and 6 Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with its trading partners...The government is closely monitoring these FTAs and based on stakeholder consultations, the experience and assessments thereof, the government is in the process of reviewing its existing FTAs with ASEAN and Korea," the

Citroen plans to launch C3 Aircross SUV in Indian market by October

The company is also set to come with a new vehicle on the C-cubed platform by early next year

International flights see 88% jump in passenger numbers in first quarter

The number of international passengers had been affected adversely due to Covid-19

China, ASEAN to try to conclude nonaggression pact on sea feud in 3 years

China and Southeast Asian nations agreed Thursday to try and conclude within three years a long-delayed nonaggression pact aimed at preventing the frequent territorial spats in the busy South China Sea from turning into a major armed conflict. China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Thursday during a meeting between the 10-nation bloc's foreign ministers and China's top diplomat Wang Yi in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta to guidelines to complete their code of conduct negotiations before fall 2026, a Southeast Asian diplomat involved in the meetings told The Associated Press. The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity due to a lack of authority to discuss the issue publicly ahead of the official announcement of the agreement. China and four of ASEAN's member states Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam along with Taiwan have been locked in a decades-long territorial standoff in the disputed waterway, a key passageway for global trade that is believe

INS Delhi reaches Malaysia for deployment in ASEAN countries: Official

Indigenously designed and built Indian naval ship INS Delhi on Monday reached Malaysia as part of the Navy's Eastern Fleet deployment to ASEAN countries, officials said. The INS Delhi is 163.2 metres long and is the lead ship of her class of guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy. "Indigenously designed and built Indian Naval Ship Delhi, arrived at Port Klang, Malaysia. The port call from May 29-31 is part of Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet deployment to ASEAN countries," an Indian Navy official said. The visit will see personnel from both navies engaging in professional and social interactions consolidating the strong bonds of friendship between India and Malaysia, he said.

Indian Steel Association, AISC ink MoU to unlock new avenues in sector

"MoU aims to leverage the strengths, expertise, and resources of both organizations to unlock new avenues for growth, innovation, and sustainability in the steel industry," a statement from ISA said

ASEAN-India exercise demonstrated to operate as integrated force: Navy

The Indian Navy on Tuesday said its exercise with the ASEAN navies in the South China Sea demonstrated the ability of the two sides to operate as an integrated force to promote peace, stability and security in the region. The two-day sea-phase of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in the South China Sea that ended on Monday assumed significance as it came amid increasing concerns among leading global players including India over China's increasing muscle-flexing in the region. A number of Chinese surveillance ships kept a watch on the military exercise, people familiar with the matter said. China claims sovereignty over all of the South China Sea, a huge source of hydrocarbons. However, several ASEAN member countries, including Vietnam, the Philippines and Brunei, have counterclaims. Officials said approximately 1400 personnel manning nine ships participated in the sea phase of the multilateral naval exercise. Indian Navy deployed indigenously designed and built destroyer INS Delhi,

ASEAN leaders to discuss how to tackle regional crises at tropical resort

A picturesque tourist destination will host crisis-weary Southeast Asian leaders with sun-splashed tropical islands, turquoise waters brimming with corals and manta rays, seafood feasts, and a hillside savannah crawling with Komodo dragons. The sunshiny setting is a stark contrast to the seriousness of their agenda. Indonesian President Joko Widodo picked the far-flung, rustic harbour town of Labuan Bajo as a laidback venue to discuss an agenda rife with contentious issues. These include the continuing bloody civil strife in Myanmar and the escalating territorial conflicts in the South China Sea between fellow leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The 10-nation regional bloc and its member states will meet for three days starting Tuesday, with the growing rivalry between the United States and China as a backdrop. US President Joe Biden has been reinforcing an arc of alliances in the Indo-Pacific region to better counter China over Taiwan and the long-seething ...

ASEAN to switch to local currency use in the region to avoid crisis

Warjiyo said if ASEAN countries could use their local currencies in the region, transactions and all payments can be conducted faster and able to tackle the global crisis

NIMAS cycling expedition connects people across 6 ASEAN countries

A four-member team of cyclists completed 53,000 kilometres across six ASEAN countries in over a month as part of an expedition undertaken to commemorate 75 years of India's Independence and celebrate the country's G20 Presidency. India formally assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1. The expedition from the Defence Ministry's National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal completed its journey across six ASEAN countries has completed 53,000 km in 37 days across six ASEAN countries building strong people-to-people connections and tracking the Indian National Army route of the 1940s. The six ASEAN countries included Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos and Singapore. We started from Vietnam and culminated our expedition at the Indian National Army Monument marker at Singapore's Esplanade Park which is one of the eleven World War II markers erected in 1995 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II,"Col ..

ASEAN members acknowledge India's active and positive contribution: Envoy

India's active and positive contribution to numerous ASEAN-led mechanisms over the years has been repeatedly acknowledged by the Southeast Asian member nations and other countries, High Commissioner P Kumaran has said. India has deep cultural ties linkages with ASEAN countries which has been strengthened in recent years with vibrant economic engagement and a growing sense of shared future, he said on Friday at a reception held on board the ICGS Samudra Paheredar, which paid a three-day visit to Singapore's Changi Naval Base. India's active and positive contribution to numerous ASEAN-led mechanisms over the years has been repeatedly acknowledged by the Southeast Asian member nations and other countries, he said. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional grouping that aims to promote economic and security cooperation among its ten members: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. During the ICGS ..

Russia never engage in playing any country against another: Sergey Lavrov

"The idea promoted by our American friends of ASEAN plus Quad is openly aimed at ruining East Asia Summits. In other words it means East Asia Summits minus China and Russia," Lavrov said

EU pledges to mobilise 10-billion-euro investment in ASEAN by 2027

The European Union (EU) has pledged to mobilise 10 billion euros ($10.6 billion) by 2027 to accelerate infrastructure investments in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Act East Policy to boost NE India's ties with ASEAN countries: Mizoram Guv

Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said on Saturday that implementation of India's Act East Policy will improve the relations of the northeast region with the ASEAN countries

Peaceful Indo-Pacific, Asean centrality vital for world security: Rajnath

Asserting that the world is seeing increasing strife, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said a peaceful Indo-Pacific, with Asean at its centre, is vital for world security

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with US defence secretary in Cambodia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin in Cambodia as the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest while expressing their commitment to a strong India-US defence cooperation. Singh and Austin are in Cambodia to attend the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus, the defence ministry here said in a statement. It said Singh and Austin met each other at Siem Reap with "great warmth" and "expressed satisfaction at the growing bilateral defence engagements". Singh was accompanied by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of the Ministry of Defence, it said. Defence Minister Singh shared pictures of his meetings with Austin on Twitter. "Delighted to meet the US Secretary of Defence, Mr Lloyd J. Austin in Siem Reap. @SecDef," he wrote on the microblogging site. The two leaders discussed a "wide range of issues of mutual interest while expressing their commitment t

ASEAN parliament chiefs gather to promote sustainable, resilient region

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni said inter-parliamentary diplomacy, partnership and cooperation are crucial to contribute to promoting long-lasting peace and prosperity in the region

China's BRI back on track after 3 yrs with infra projects in Southeast Asia

The infrastructure projects announced by China include a $1.6 billion expressway to be developed from Phnom Penh to Bavet at the Cambodian - Vietnamese border

India, Cambodia to start direct air linkages to boost tourism sector

India and Cambodia have decided to start direct air linkages between the two countries with impetus on tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the sector."We are trying to start direct air linkages between India and Cambodia which would give a great impetus to tourism. When there are direct flights, people would love to come and see Angkor Wat and Cambodians would love to see the land of Buddha," said Devyani Khobragade, India's Ambassador to Cambodia.What the Taj Mahal is to India, Angkor Wat is to Cambodia. The city of Angkor is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Angkor Wat. Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia.Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world.Regarding Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar's visit to Cambodia to attend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and the 17th East Asia Summit, Khobragade said, "VP's first official visit abroad is to Cambodia. India in Cambodia is ...