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India prepares to host meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers next month

India prepares to host a meeting of the foreign ministers of the 10-nation grouping next month

Northeast India has potential to become link for trade with ASEAN: Himanta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thrust on Act East Policy has brought a paradigm shift to the development narrative in the Northeast, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. Inaugurating a conclave on 'Act East through North East' here, Sarma said that the state government is striving to position Assam as the gateway for South East Asian countries. "Northeast India has witnessed rapid transformation since 2014 under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His aim to 'Act East and Act Fast' gives new hope, energy and force to our people to bring a paradigm shift to connectivity, infrastructure, economy and development in all sectors," the chief minister said. "PM Modi has described the Northeast as the growth engine of the country. We also share his vision that the region is the sunrise area of the Indian economy," he added. Northeast has the potential to become the link for developing trade and commerce with South East Asian nations, Sarma said. "We

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Electronics imports from Asean countries dip after govt tightens rules

Domestic industry complained about the routing of China goods via Asean

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

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, ASEAN can develop entire ecosystem for renewable energy: R K Singh

Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh on Monday said India and ASEAN together can develop the entire ecosystem for renewable energy (RE) and explore the joint initiative for building RE manufacturing hubs in the region. At the ASEAN-India High-Level Conference on Renewable Energy, in his keynote address, Singh said India and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) can work together to develop an entire ecosystem for renewables that promotes knowledge sharing, capacity building and technical assistance; and also explore joint initiatives for the development of renewable energy manufacturing hubs in the region. The ASEAN-India High-Level Conference on Renewable Energy, being organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Ministry of External Affairs of Government of India on February 7-8, 2022, commenced on Monday. The High-Level Conference, over a period of two days, will focus on the theme: 'Experience and Innovations for Integrated ...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

China continues to be vague about permitting return of Indian students

Since last year China has stopped issuing visas for Indians