Tag: Asean
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RCEP decision could cost India dear
Countries in diverse development stages from Australia, China, Japan and India to the 10 members of the Association of South East Nations (Asean) are part of RCEP, besides South Korea and New Zealand.
December 19, 2018 -
People must build smart communities
People are talking industry 4.0 and 5.0, but in these efforts to build a smart digital environment, there is a serious lack of attention to those on the ground, or more accurately, to measures for improving the lives of the poor and destitute. Even with the recent adoption of the Asean Smart Cities Framework by …
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November 27, 2018 -
India, Vietnam to launch maritime dialogue: President Kovind
President Kovind underlined a shared vision for the Indo-Pacific Region, “of which the South China Sea is a critical component.”
November 20, 2018 -
India, US, Japan, Australia hold ‘Quad’ meet; agree to promote free, open Indo-Pacific
The meeting is considered significant since the ‘Quad’ is seen as a grouping that is concerned over the growing influence of China, especially with its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
November 15, 2018 -
PM Modi talks Fintech with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
PM Modi began his two-day visit to Singapore on Wednesday by addressing the Fintech Festival, the world's largest event on financial technology.
November 14, 2018 -
My visit to Singapore will impart momentum to ties with ASEAN: PM Modi
This will be the third meeting of the quad, widely seen as a grouping which is concerned over the rise and growing influence of China.
November 13, 2018 -
Asean lawmakers urge governments to protect journalists
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) comprises of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
November 3, 2018 -
India remains wary of China
The standing committee on external affairs in its latest report on Sino-India relations stated that China continues to display double standards as far as India is concerned. It ignores India’s objections on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, that it transits through disputed territory, while at the same time opposes any project in Arunachal Pradesh for …
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October 16, 2018 -
Engage insurgents, unlock NE potential
India must consider a Panglong-type conference with insurgent groups in the North East to resolve outstanding issues, and ensure that the region becomes an effective counterweight in the region's strategic sphere.
September 10, 2018 -
India’s two-front conundrum
India is possibly the only nation in the world which has two nuclear-powered adversaries on its borders, both seeking Indian territory. The close relationship between Pakistan and China, dubbed as ‘higher than mountains and deeper than oceans’, always creates a threat of a two-front war, which would be the worst-case scenario for India’s military. While …
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September 4, 2018 -
Plenty of room for expanding Vietnam-India ties: PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc
Expresses support for India’s “Act East” policy
August 29, 2018 -
Around two rivers
The ninth Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Meeting was held in Singapore on August 2. The conference was preceded by the 10th MGC Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on August 1. The meeting was co-chaired by Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand and Gen V.K. Singh (Retd.), Minister of State for External Affairs. Senior …
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August 18, 2018 -
Iran officially joins ASEAN treaty
In a ceremony on the sidelines of the 51st Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Singapore, Iran officially joined the TAC treaty.
August 2, 2018 -
Delhi Dialogue emphasises better connectivity between ASEAN and North-east
The 10th edition of the ‘Delhi Dialogue’ got under way in New Delhi on Thursday with 'Strengthening India-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation' as its theme.
July 19, 2018 -
‘India committed to build on Asean-India Dialogue partnership’
The three day long International Conference ‘Purbasa’ –East Meets East organised by Kalinga International Foundation concluded here on Sunday. Odisha Governor Dr S C Jamir stated that the conference supplements the government’s intention and effort to enhance Indian’s multifaceted engagement with ASEAN and the wider Asia Pacific through series of events and activities. The country …
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March 20, 2018 -
Asean advised to take stronger role in Rakhine
The group should provide sufficient assistance to all people in Rakhine, said Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council secretary-general Kobsak Chutikul
March 19, 2018 -
‘Most Indians know Bali’
It was just seven months ago that Sidharto Suryodipuro presented his credentials to President Ram Nath Kovind as Indonesia’s Ambassador to India. Prior to that, he served as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Indonesia in Washington DC between 2014 and 2017. As Director for Intra-Regional Cooperation in Asia Pacific and Africa, …
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March 18, 2018